The advancement in technology is rapidly transforming the EV landscape, and consequently, we are witnessing rapid developments in terms of the mechanical and range capabilities of EVs. Now, another aspect of EVs that’s evolving, albeit not as quickly, is their charging capabilities, i.e. how quickly they can achieve a full charge. Perhaps the biggest impediments to this aspect are the lack of charging infrastructure on one hand and high-capacity charging stations on the other. Now, addressing this problem will undoubtedly take time, which can be a bit problematic, considering the fact that a surge in EV sales will put immense pressure on the existing inadequate charging infrastructure.
Well, while you and I can do nothing about it, we can indeed appreciate the enhancements made to existing EVs and assess if what’s claimed to make a difference really does. With this goal in mind, we headed to Bangalore to test the facelifted Q8 e-tron. Now, once launched, the Q8 e-Tron will be available in both regular (read the Q8 e-Tron) and the Sportback coupe-style versions. However, due to a paucity of time, we could only drive the Sportback version.
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