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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by blendo on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @10:23AM (#19738592)
But the Audi e-Tron is incredibly massive: curb weight of about 5600 lbs/2500 kg.

The Model S is closer to 4600-4900 lbs. The Niro EV is about 3800 lbs.

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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by codeulike on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @11:10AM (#19739147)
This is true. But if you compare it to the Model X which is about the same weight you'll still end up with the same conclusion - the battery/drive train of the e-Tron is not well engineered.

The base Model X probably has a 70/80 kWH battery - smaller, lighter and cheaper then the one in the e-Tron, and its supposed to be getting a 250 mile EPA rating.

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