Spoiled rich kid. 🙂 Thinks we should all just buy a $100K+ RV, Audi E-Tron, Tesla Model 3, etc. I'm glad Domenick can relate to the people that don't have money to burn.
@@OlJackBurton The Macan EV won't be in production until the 2024 model year. It's estimated to start at $75-80k, though I'm sure with trim upgrades, $100k price tag is feasible.
@@konacopia I doubt she'll buy the base model with the stock color and interior and no options. Porsche charges over $8k for certain color/interior combinations. Not for interior upgrades like leather, wood, alcantara or carbon fiber to the dash, door panels, headliner, steering wheel and interior trims, but just the color. Also almost every single higher end convenience/luxury/tech feature is extra and overpriced. There are no comprehensive packages, but everything is ala carte. Add in inflation, taxes, fees and dealer markups, the Macan EV is easily a $100+k car, even for the base trim. Heck, that fat E-tron was a $90+k car out the door when it was new 3+ years ago...
I have the exact same spec, except mine has 20" wheels. Make sure it has at least the 93M3 update which increases usable battery capacity and shuts the front motor down when cruising. 93N6 just came out recently which is supposed to be a BMS update.
2019 Edition One owner here, other than some software quirks and not being crazy about my local dealership, zero complaints, very much love my ride. Hope it works well for you and as a foster transport!
That vehicle was a store loaner for service customers. That’s what a “mobility vehicle” means. It also has a built in perfume dispenser for the A/C and you get two fragrances to chose from.
@@conrado800 hahahahah i thought the same thing. i still dont get the hole situation like they split but theyre still like in every other video together but now anna is there too? :D kinda weird but also i love alyssa hope she makes her own channel at some point. shes so dry.
Audi's seem to be one of the only cars I've seen that has an altimeter on their navigation screen. Especially neat when you're traveling around in the mountains and you want to get a sense for elevation
Thank you leaving in all the random distractions, reactions, and comments from the whole family, it’s why I love your videos. Especially all the CT stuff
I ended up returning my 2019 e-tron. It ended up being a lemon sitting in the shop over 40 days in less than a year. Problems included: - Leaky sunroof - charging compartment seal problems (took two stays at dealership to diagnose. I eventually had to diagnose via Google for them) - AC didn't work (took 3.5 weeks to fix) - Car randomly wouldn't start It was fun to drive, but had SO many issues and the randomly wouldn't start. The terrible efficiency and anemic range didn't help, but didn't end up being the deal breaker. Sound system was really nice though. Good luck!!!
Just bought myself a used 2019 Audi etron -I love this video - captures my excitement around the purchase. I am so happy with the etron - upgraded from a leaf SL plus. Getting my ceramic tint installed next week - also in Colorado! :D
Congrat's on the Etron - I've had my 2019 P etron for 2.5 years. My seasonal mi/kWh averages are winter 2.1 (w/19"winter tires), 2.5 spring, 2.6 summer and 2.3 fall on 21" wheels. Last winter I did 2.2 with the new software update. Enjoy your trip back home. I would be interested if you are going home on I-80 through the Penn. mountains.
I’ve kind of secretly wanted either this or an Ipace for several years now. Missed the boat on both of them (remember when you coujd get either for 15-20 off). I know both are considered kind of uncool by EV enthusiasts due to the low range and efficiency but overall they are still the most appealing EVs to me overall. Glad that Alyssa got what she wanted instead of something that EV nerds consider cool.
I had an I Pace. It's a better around town car than the Audi, but, and these are big: 1: Buggy software on 1st gens made it unusable, 2: Not a trip car as the charging curve was terrible. But if you get a later year and use it for weekly driving, it's really nice. It's quick, handles well, stylish, and well equipped. Mine was a 1st year and the software killed it for me, so I traded it for a Taycan. If the software were better, I would have kept it.
@@youferrer Nice! The Taycan is my current "dream car", but a bit out of my budget (the minimum spec i'd be happy with comes to 110k). Currently have a Range Rover Sport so am very familiar with the slow/buggy infotainment system that you had in your ipace. I test drove a 22 in the fall with the newer system and it is so much better. We rarely take road trips longer than about 150 miles in 1 day, but yeah, the slow DC charging speed is a bit annoying (though they may have improved it slightly over the years). The real deal killer on the Ipace may be that they are very hard to find now and custom orders can take upwards of 8 months. In contrast, the local audi dealer has about 20 etrons in stock with no dealer markups. Still, my heart is w/ the i-pace. I just can't seem to get excited about the newer mainstream EVs like the Ioniq5, EV6 or Mach-E.
@@richardh3587 Agreed. The I-Pace was a really nice CUV, much better than those mentioned. But 8 months! When I got mine, they couldn't give them away. I don't know if you have had a chance to drive the I-Pace but it's surprisingly good. The 0-60 is like a sports car.
@@youferrer yes! Got a chance to drive it and loved the handing and acceleration. Also loved the seats - very similar to my Range Rover sport and so much better than most other cars on the market
Congrats on the E-Tron! We recently purchased a 2021 E-Tron with 7k miles, absolutely fantastic car so far. Huge fan of the channel, keep up the great work!!
Thanks for sharing another interesting segment of your EV experiences, and the benefits of living online. It’s fun to get hints how you make this work! The e-tron looks like a great car, but with all the emphasis on specs it seems to fall short of spectacular, but owners sound like they love them! Every EV has it’s strengths & weaknesses - its all a matter of what you like & how you use it! Thats why I enjoy Alyssa’s commentary so much. Thanks!
That 220 plug looks like it has oxidation build-up. Steel brush it or fine sandpaper it so the contact is full and will be cooler too. Varnish buildup is common 😊 Thumbs up 👍👍
I always thought Alyssa was disinterested most of the time, but she shines in this video. And she probably seemed so disconnected before because Kyle is more than a big handful to deal with, really highly intense lol. Love Kyle, but she needs to do some videos without him in the vicinity lol. Alyssa, after all this time, I've finally seen some cool personality coming out of you - big thumbs up girl. Kyle I so love you, but she is a sweetheart too 😊 👍👍👍
She did do a video without him. It was with her sister. Wish I could remember which one of their channels it's on. Look for it. You'll enjoy watching it.
On one hand, I’m sad to see the M3 go because of the all the memories, but boy oh boy am I excited to see what changes you make to the e tron and where you guys take it!
I'm an Audi guy. I know they are more money and as far as tech goes, not the leading edge, but when you drive one, you get it. Audi just drives better than nearly anything else out there. Also fun fact, I've driven that car as a loaner. I live in Lincoln, NE and Audi Omaha has given me that car as a loaner twice. great car
Alyssa has the most soothing voice. Also I am still sad that Saab is gone, my buddy's dad had a 9000CS back in the day and it is still one of my favorite cars ever.
I have almost the same spec, same year. Mine has the towing package. I love it. One recommendation. I got the windshield tinted. Ceramic 80%. It really helps.
Congrats on the new e-tron! I have basically the identical spec (just without the illuminated seat belts), and your earlier videos on the e-tron really turned me on to buying one. It's been great for road trips- not the longest range, but the car's range outlasts my wife's bladder range, so we'd be stopping anyway!
Great car, I have a 2021 Prestige. It was Kyle’s early videos with the E-Tron roadtrips that convinced me to get one. So far it has been great, the charge curve really saves the “lack of range”. With anything, it is how you drive the vehicle, with the recent software updates you should get some more range in the early e-trons. Hope to see a new 70mph range test with this car and see what they get. Excited for more content!l
Is the charging really that great on it? In the video they mentioned it only maxed out at 150kW on the best charger possible, how long would it take to say go from 0-80%? I’m honestly surprised it’s so low considering even a car almost half the price like the ioniq5 maxes out at almost double the charging rate.
@@philorgneopolotin8762 The charge maxes out at 150kW and then stays at 150 KW until 85%. There are no dips and valleys. It beats faster charging cars because it averages out at 150kW instead of the faster ones that go to 225 kW or whatever and then fall off a cliff at 30% charge. Even going into 100% the etron is still pulling strong (no not 150 kW :) )
Etron only disadvantage is range (which is not a minor thing) but if your routine is compatible with it, it is a great car, I love the built quality and suspension.
Kyle and Alyssa, congratulations! You will LOVE the etron. It is heavy and NOT efficient, but my goodness does it drive well. And it is a road trip beast. At three years old it still charges better than anything on the road outside of the Taycan. Enjoy the car. I know that you are car people above being Tesla people, but I think that you will be impressed. You will also get tired of people (including Tesla drivers) coming up to you and asking if it is really an Audi, because they had no idea that Audi makes EV's.
Does it have the Matrix headlights? Audi shipped them on some trims but deactivated the matrix function. Now that it has been approved Audi can activate that function on the E-trons that have it. I hope the VW Buzz comes with matrix headlights in 2024!
I recently rented a 2021 Audi E-tron for a week. The charging curve on this thing is fantastic. I was pulling 180-190kW from 10-75% SoC. 150kW at 80%, 120kW around 87-89% and dropping to around 80kW all the way to like 98%. We pulled into a 350kW EA charger with about 14% SoC, and barely had enough time to get McDonald’s before it was at 90+% and I worrying about idle fees. Definitely the fastest-charging EV I’ve ever driven.
Back in 2019, I was looking for the ultimate relaxation/isolation car for my retired parents and loved the etron prestige, but we were scared away by the low range. This was before I found your channel and learned about charging curve. I wished we had bought this as these were heavily discounted back then. Oh well.
Ouch, sounds like second owners took the hit for depreciation. You guys paid $70k for this thing? I’m thinking of picking up one now. Just found one almost identical with 45,000 miles and it’s $18k including the 4K EV discount
I love my 2022 e-tron! I do regularly get better than 150kw at a fast charger which is kind of surprising but I did get an update at the dealer for my 10,000 mile service. I believe I've seen up to 175kw shown on the car.
We bought a 2022 e-tron about three months ago. First EV, and we enjoy it so much, we have an order placed whenever Porsche decides to build us a Taycan.
I just recently got a 2019 e-tron in the same spec (Manhattan Grey). Had 8400 miles on it. I too passed on an e-tron when no one wanted one as well. So far I’m loving mine! Can’t wait to see more content with the e-tron! I’m on board with your moms comment about the Porsche Macan EV. Just sold my Macan S.
Nice car with all the comfort features you need. I hope you will be happy with your "used" E-tron! Let us know how well you compare it with the Ioniq 5 and the EV-6.
Great choice! I have a 2019 with 40k miles on it that has held up very well. No major issues. Love the comfort, the “all road” capability and the flat charging curve. 🤩 For better efficiency and even better comfort, consider some 20 inch wheels which are also narrower. The stock S-Line and Dynamic design wheels in this size are actually OK. Will you be using the flexible partition net or some kind of cage for the dogs? Or, just let them loose in there.. 🐶
I recognize that charging station. Trumbull! First place I ever charged my Taycan and ended up getting to know that parking lot well while I chatted on the phone trying to troubleshoot P&C lol
"it's really a Saab story" hehe good solid dad joke, Kyle. I like it. congrats to you both on the new mobile. I hope you and the dogs enjoy it thoroughly!
tbh this is a surprise because e-trons are heavy af barges, BEVs built on flexi-platforms (ICE/Hybrid/BEV) are typically 200-300kg heavier than dedicated BEV platforms with lower performance and range as a direct result of the extra weight. It is really nice looking inside and out, hope you like it.
I own a Tesla Y performance + and I really like the the shift-stick on the column instead of the center console. Much easier for parking in tight spots and back and forth operation. I owned 2 Audi S5 Cab and I would have traded my 2018 for the E-Tron coupé, it’s absolutely gorgeous but pricy!
Just hear Kyle say that he does not think that the etron does in route battery pre conditioning. It does not need to. That is the beauty of the FAT etron's amazing BMS. It does not need to precondition when rolling into a DC fast charger. For preconditioning at home, obviously, you just hit the cabin preconditioning button. Exceptionally useful in cold weather.
Welcome to the club, the best-kept EV secret. Got my 2021 before the prices went crazy and after rebates and some negotiations paid much less than Model Y money for it. Very curious what you get in your efficiency and range testing -- my personal best is 27.6 kWh/100 mi, lifetime average 41 kWh/100 mi with a lot of very cold winter driving. Lower ride height in sport mode seems to be good for about 10% better efficiency at highway speeds. You can get even lower in Eco but it's too soft for bad US roads and can hit bump stops.
My boss owns an etron. I've ridden around in a few EVs and think this SUV is amazing. You guys will love it. Btw the cruise control, lane keep is nice.... The interface could be wayyy better.
If you are tinting the front window you should look into AirBlue, it is a clear tint that cuts down on the radiant heat. I have it on my wife’s Tesla Model 3 P, my Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
Congrats Alyssa on a nice car. I enjoyed the family participation. I only wish Kyle would treat you more like a lady instead of talking over and making fun of you.
You've noticed too.. I was saying the same thing the other day. Although in THIS video, he was a perfect gentleman. *I truly believe, he's the nicest guy. Just sometimes, comes across, odd with her.*
@@avatr7109 I'm not exactly sure, what your point is. Are you saying she's to blame because she chose to work on the shows (and deserves what he dishes out)?
It baffles me how these guys are able to afford all these vehicles, even if they are able to claim them as work vehicles and write off some of the cost. These guys should be financial advisors as well as EV experts!
Congratulation Alyssa. She’s beautiful. 💯 I would call her the B&E Express for Blue and Ellie. Just don’t tell them that kitty is massaging your back. 😏
Me too the EV world. Charging at 150W all the way to 8% seems to be a big deal and as mentioned even Teslas can’t do it. And then the dad mentioned something about his Ioniq going even faster. Any place to read up on what these numbers mean? I’ve not run until these specs before.
All these damn electric cars are too damn expensive I would have just got a hybrid something that can get around almost 600 miles of range for about less the price
Do you still have this car? I am just wondering what a full charge gives you today in range…cus I just bought one today and seems like the battery had degraded 10%, where a full charge only shows 180miles in range
BTW, you could hae picked up a 2019 etron (new) for about $65-$70 for a prestige trim I think back in 2020 before the pandemic took off.... Should have pulled the trigger then.
The 240V plug discoloration could be due to a cheap (i.e. $10) 14-50 240V Receptacle. The cheap ones usually have smaller pin contact points and those receptacle contacts can become somewhat loose with repeated connection/disconnection cycles. Yet many people will have no problem with the cheap ones particularly if they leave the charging adapter plugged into the 14-50 receptacle. Note Tesla recommends 'commercial' grade receptacles (not $10).
"I bet they have water in Watertown" ... Dad jokes are on point!
Level 💯
Saab sign….indeed
Dad is so damn cute
Kyle's only into the Strawberry Acai Refresher, so the water doesn't really matter.
As a Connecticut resident, yes, they have water in Watertown.
Ur dad is awesome I bet he's so proud u and ur girl for how far you two have come. Keep it up.
“We just need a car”
Casually spends $70k lmao
And then the mom talks about getting a $100k car (Porsche Macan electric)...
Spoiled rich kid. 🙂 Thinks we should all just buy a $100K+ RV, Audi E-Tron, Tesla Model 3, etc. I'm glad Domenick can relate to the people that don't have money to burn.
@@OlJackBurton The Macan EV won't be in production until the 2024 model year. It's estimated to start at $75-80k, though I'm sure with trim upgrades, $100k price tag is feasible.
@@konacopia I doubt she'll buy the base model with the stock color and interior and no options. Porsche charges over $8k for certain color/interior combinations. Not for interior upgrades like leather, wood, alcantara or carbon fiber to the dash, door panels, headliner, steering wheel and interior trims, but just the color. Also almost every single higher end convenience/luxury/tech feature is extra and overpriced. There are no comprehensive packages, but everything is ala carte. Add in inflation, taxes, fees and dealer markups, the Macan EV is easily a $100+k car, even for the base trim. Heck, that fat E-tron was a $90+k car out the door when it was new 3+ years ago...
RUclipsrs are generally very rich ppl with nothing better to do.
I have the exact same spec, except mine has 20" wheels. Make sure it has at least the 93M3 update which increases usable battery capacity and shuts the front motor down when cruising. 93N6 just came out recently which is supposed to be a BMS update.
How do you check this?
Wow, I don't think I've watched a lot of your older videos with your dad but he is super knowledgeable. I am impressed!
2019 Edition One owner here, other than some software quirks and not being crazy about my local dealership, zero complaints, very much love my ride. Hope it works well for you and as a foster transport!
That vehicle was a store loaner for service customers. That’s what a “mobility vehicle” means. It also has a built in perfume dispenser for the A/C and you get two fragrances to chose from.
Alyssa is so tolerant of your antics 😂
And of his somewhat patronizing instructions.... ;-)
That aged poorly
@@conrado800 everyone is making assumptions at this point
@@conrado800 hahahahah i thought the same thing. i still dont get the hole situation like they split but theyre still like in every other video together but now anna is there too? :D kinda weird but also i love alyssa hope she makes her own channel at some point. shes so dry.
Audi's seem to be one of the only cars I've seen that has an altimeter on their navigation screen. Especially neat when you're traveling around in the mountains and you want to get a sense for elevation
Thank you leaving in all the random distractions, reactions, and comments from the whole family, it’s why I love your videos. Especially all the CT stuff
I ended up returning my 2019 e-tron. It ended up being a lemon sitting in the shop over 40 days in less than a year. Problems included:
- Leaky sunroof
- charging compartment seal problems (took two stays at dealership to diagnose. I eventually had to diagnose via Google for them)
- AC didn't work (took 3.5 weeks to fix)
- Car randomly wouldn't start
It was fun to drive, but had SO many issues and the randomly wouldn't start. The terrible efficiency and anemic range didn't help, but didn't end up being the deal breaker. Sound system was really nice though. Good luck!!!
Just bought myself a used 2019 Audi etron -I love this video - captures my excitement around the purchase. I am so happy with the etron - upgraded from a leaf SL plus. Getting my ceramic tint installed next week - also in Colorado! :D
What an upgrade!!!
Congrat's on the Etron - I've had my 2019 P etron for 2.5 years. My seasonal mi/kWh averages are winter 2.1 (w/19"winter tires), 2.5 spring, 2.6 summer and 2.3 fall on 21" wheels. Last winter I did 2.2 with the new software update. Enjoy your trip back home. I would be interested if you are going home on I-80 through the Penn. mountains.
Alyssa is the best. More of her please! And congrats on the Etron :) Was very surprised to hear you sold the Model 3!
"it's a Saab story!" - Kyle is already making his own Dad jokes. Is he in training? 😉
They did buy a bigger car
dogs is code for kids.
The irony is there is a RUclipsr called SaabKyle. LOL
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I have a garage near me called “Saab story” 😸
I’ve kind of secretly wanted either this or an Ipace for several years now. Missed the boat on both of them (remember when you coujd get either for 15-20 off). I know both are considered kind of uncool by EV enthusiasts due to the low range and efficiency but overall they are still the most appealing EVs to me overall. Glad that Alyssa got what she wanted instead of something that EV nerds consider cool.
I had an I Pace. It's a better around town car than the Audi, but, and these are big: 1: Buggy software on 1st gens made it unusable, 2: Not a trip car as the charging curve was terrible. But if you get a later year and use it for weekly driving, it's really nice. It's quick, handles well, stylish, and well equipped. Mine was a 1st year and the software killed it for me, so I traded it for a Taycan. If the software were better, I would have kept it.
And the Ipace is built by Magna Steyr, proud sponsor of OoSM!☺️
@@youferrer Nice! The Taycan is my current "dream car", but a bit out of my budget (the minimum spec i'd be happy with comes to 110k). Currently have a Range Rover Sport so am very familiar with the slow/buggy infotainment system that you had in your ipace. I test drove a 22 in the fall with the newer system and it is so much better. We rarely take road trips longer than about 150 miles in 1 day, but yeah, the slow DC charging speed is a bit annoying (though they may have improved it slightly over the years). The real deal killer on the Ipace may be that they are very hard to find now and custom orders can take upwards of 8 months. In contrast, the local audi dealer has about 20 etrons in stock with no dealer markups. Still, my heart is w/ the i-pace. I just can't seem to get excited about the newer mainstream EVs like the Ioniq5, EV6 or Mach-E.
@@richardh3587 Agreed. The I-Pace was a really nice CUV, much better than those mentioned. But 8 months! When I got mine, they couldn't give them away. I don't know if you have had a chance to drive the I-Pace but it's surprisingly good. The 0-60 is like a sports car.
@@youferrer yes! Got a chance to drive it and loved the handing and acceleration. Also loved the seats - very similar to my Range Rover sport and so much better than most other cars on the market
Congrats on the E-Tron! We recently purchased a 2021 E-Tron with 7k miles, absolutely fantastic car so far. Huge fan of the channel, keep up the great work!!
Thanks for sharing another interesting segment of your EV experiences, and the benefits of living online. It’s fun to get hints how you make this work! The e-tron looks like a great car, but with all the emphasis on specs it seems to fall short of spectacular, but owners sound like they love them! Every EV has it’s strengths & weaknesses - its all a matter of what you like & how you use it! Thats why I enjoy Alyssa’s commentary so much. Thanks!
That 220 plug looks like it has oxidation build-up. Steel brush it or fine sandpaper it so the contact is full and will be cooler too. Varnish buildup is common 😊 Thumbs up 👍👍
I always thought Alyssa was disinterested most of the time, but she shines in this video. And she probably seemed so disconnected before because Kyle is more than a big handful to deal with, really highly intense lol. Love Kyle, but she needs to do some videos without him in the vicinity lol. Alyssa, after all this time, I've finally seen some cool personality coming out of you - big thumbs up girl. Kyle I so love you, but she is a sweetheart too 😊 👍👍👍
You are spot-on Peter!
Ssssssssimp!
She did do a video without him. It was with her sister. Wish I could remember which one of their channels it's on. Look for it. You'll enjoy watching it.
On one hand, I’m sad to see the M3 go because of the all the memories, but boy oh boy am I excited to see what changes you make to the e tron and where you guys take it!
I'm an Audi guy. I know they are more money and as far as tech goes, not the leading edge, but when you drive one, you get it. Audi just drives better than nearly anything else out there. Also fun fact, I've driven that car as a loaner. I live in Lincoln, NE and Audi Omaha has given me that car as a loaner twice. great car
That's awesome! Yes this was a loaner originally for them - funny that you drove it!
HUD cars are impressive to me. Loved it when I saw it on a courtesy BMW nearly a decade ago.
Alyssa has the most soothing voice. Also I am still sad that Saab is gone, my buddy's dad had a 9000CS back in the day and it is still one of my favorite cars ever.
Some should bring back the SAAB convertible as EV.
I have almost the same spec, same year. Mine has the towing package. I love it. One recommendation. I got the windshield tinted. Ceramic 80%. It really helps.
“That was not fast, did you floor it?” Haha 😂
Damn 60-70k for 200mi range is a tough pill to swallow
Congrats on the new e-tron! I have basically the identical spec (just without the illuminated seat belts), and your earlier videos on the e-tron really turned me on to buying one. It's been great for road trips- not the longest range, but the car's range outlasts my wife's bladder range, so we'd be stopping anyway!
Great car, I have a 2021 Prestige. It was Kyle’s early videos with the E-Tron roadtrips that convinced me to get one. So far it has been great, the charge curve really saves the “lack of range”. With anything, it is how you drive the vehicle, with the recent software updates you should get some more range in the early e-trons. Hope to see a new 70mph range test with this car and see what they get. Excited for more content!l
Is the charging really that great on it? In the video they mentioned it only maxed out at 150kW on the best charger possible, how long would it take to say go from 0-80%? I’m honestly surprised it’s so low considering even a car almost half the price like the ioniq5 maxes out at almost double the charging rate.
@@philorgneopolotin8762 The charge maxes out at 150kW and then stays at 150 KW until 85%. There are no dips and valleys. It beats faster charging cars because it averages out at 150kW instead of the faster ones that go to 225 kW or whatever and then fall off a cliff at 30% charge. Even going into 100% the etron is still pulling strong (no not 150 kW :) )
Etron only disadvantage is range (which is not a minor thing) but if your routine is compatible with it, it is a great car, I love the built quality and suspension.
Congrats Alyssa, So happy for you on the amazing Vehicle, You will enjoy all the special options!!!!
I love when the family is involved in your videos. Great car, looking forward to the Macan EV.
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and the girl is so pacient 😅
Kyle and Alyssa, congratulations! You will LOVE the etron. It is heavy and NOT efficient, but my goodness does it drive well. And it is a road trip beast. At three years old it still charges better than anything on the road outside of the Taycan. Enjoy the car. I know that you are car people above being Tesla people, but I think that you will be impressed. You will also get tired of people (including Tesla drivers) coming up to you and asking if it is really an Audi, because they had no idea that Audi makes EV's.
I have an etron and a polestar. I love both. But the etron's ride is simply amazing.
Can we get a Kyle and Dave EV road trip please! That would be epic, you guys get along so well its awesome to see
They did last year while Dave picked up his Mach E
Does it have the Matrix headlights? Audi shipped them on some trims but deactivated the matrix function. Now that it has been approved Audi can activate that function on the E-trons that have it. I hope the VW Buzz comes with matrix headlights in 2024!
I recently rented a 2021 Audi E-tron for a week. The charging curve on this thing is fantastic. I was pulling 180-190kW from 10-75% SoC. 150kW at 80%, 120kW around 87-89% and dropping to around 80kW all the way to like 98%. We pulled into a 350kW EA charger with about 14% SoC, and barely had enough time to get McDonald’s before it was at 90+% and I worrying about idle fees. Definitely the fastest-charging EV I’ve ever driven.
Question is what will it do with the battery on a long run.
I was eating while watching this video, and Kyle's Dad's joke made me burst my food out of my mouth hahahha
Back in 2019, I was looking for the ultimate relaxation/isolation car for my retired parents and loved the etron prestige, but we were scared away by the low range. This was before I found your channel and learned about charging curve. I wished we had bought this as these were heavily discounted back then. Oh well.
Where’s the rest of the road trip?!
Alyssa can't stopped smiling! Nice car! I own the q5e prestige and it's the quietest car I've ever owned.
Ouch, sounds like second owners took the hit for depreciation. You guys paid $70k for this thing? I’m thinking of picking up one now. Just found one almost identical with 45,000 miles and it’s $18k including the 4K EV discount
Great choice! I did get mine when they were giving it away for 50k, haven’t really missed the Model 3. Congratulations on the new toy!
I love my 2022 e-tron! I do regularly get better than 150kw at a fast charger which is kind of surprising but I did get an update at the dealer for my 10,000 mile service. I believe I've seen up to 175kw shown on the car.
We bought a 2022 e-tron about three months ago. First EV, and we enjoy it so much, we have an order placed whenever Porsche decides to build us a Taycan.
I just recently got a 2019 e-tron in the same spec (Manhattan Grey). Had 8400 miles on it. I too passed on an e-tron when no one wanted one as well. So far I’m loving mine! Can’t wait to see more content with the e-tron!
I’m on board with your moms comment about the Porsche Macan EV. Just sold my Macan S.
Nice car with all the comfort features you need. I hope you will be happy with your "used" E-tron! Let us know how well you compare it with the Ioniq 5 and the EV-6.
Wow she went from r u still filming back then to here in end of 2023 now does great filming
Great choice! I have a 2019 with 40k miles on it that has held up very well. No major issues. Love the comfort, the “all road” capability and the flat charging curve. 🤩
For better efficiency and even better comfort, consider some 20 inch wheels which are also narrower. The stock S-Line and Dynamic design wheels in this size are actually OK.
Will you be using the flexible partition net or some kind of cage for the dogs? Or, just let them loose in there.. 🐶
We are looking into a vario cage for the car. Now that we have space for cages we would really like to have them safer in the car. 🎉
Beautiful car, should have picked one up in 2019 as well.
Congrats Alyssa! Nice car can't wait to see all the awesome work you do with this.
Congrats! E-Tron is one of my favs! Enjoyed the Dad commentary!
Your dad has an amazing voice, radio announcer voice.
I recognize that charging station. Trumbull! First place I ever charged my Taycan and ended up getting to know that parking lot well while I chatted on the phone trying to troubleshoot P&C lol
"it's really a Saab story" hehe good solid dad joke, Kyle. I like it. congrats to you both on the new mobile. I hope you and the dogs enjoy it thoroughly!
tbh this is a surprise because e-trons are heavy af barges, BEVs built on flexi-platforms (ICE/Hybrid/BEV) are typically 200-300kg heavier than dedicated BEV platforms with lower performance and range as a direct result of the extra weight. It is really nice looking inside and out, hope you like it.
I own a Tesla Y performance + and I really like the the shift-stick on the column instead of the center console. Much easier for parking in tight spots and back and forth operation. I owned 2 Audi S5 Cab and I would have traded my 2018 for the E-Tron coupé, it’s absolutely gorgeous but pricy!
Just hear Kyle say that he does not think that the etron does in route battery pre conditioning. It does not need to. That is the beauty of the FAT etron's amazing BMS. It does not need to precondition when rolling into a DC fast charger. For preconditioning at home, obviously, you just hit the cabin preconditioning button. Exceptionally useful in cold weather.
That m5 sounded like a drive by lmaooo 😂😂😂
Congrats I just picked up an etron gt last week
She keeps saying it’s practical but its hardly practical with such less range. I would personally go with Model x!
There is a black optics package that blacks all the chrome. Do the same and love the combo. Best combo in my mind what you got. Awesome choice
he is such a dad going through the sticker in the car
Welcome to the club, the best-kept EV secret. Got my 2021 before the prices went crazy and after rebates and some negotiations paid much less than Model Y money for it. Very curious what you get in your efficiency and range testing -- my personal best is 27.6 kWh/100 mi, lifetime average 41 kWh/100 mi with a lot of very cold winter driving. Lower ride height in sport mode seems to be good for about 10% better efficiency at highway speeds. You can get even lower in Eco but it's too soft for bad US roads and can hit bump stops.
Great content! Lovely to see you guys together. Looking forward to more videos in the new car.
So blessed to have a family like yours.. They are all cool
The e-torn is so underappreciated. Great vehicle.
Alyssa - When you get a new toy and ur parents make you share 😂😂😂
My boss owns an etron. I've ridden around in a few EVs and think this SUV is amazing. You guys will love it. Btw the cruise control, lane keep is nice.... The interface could be wayyy better.
I bought my ID.4 next door! Your review sold me on it!
It can’t get much more “first world” than this video. Rich people buy brand new cars like normal people buying cellphone.
Just sold my 21 prestidge, they are junk in the Cold. 150 miles and sometimes lower.
3.1 is not bad. It's what I got with my id4 AWD. Maybe I got lead foot issue 🤣
Congrats! very interested in your car choice, and especially of the comments about the options and features of the car. Looks like it held up well.
"My brain doesn't work much lately." That was too funny.
If you are tinting the front window you should look into AirBlue, it is a clear tint that cuts down on the radiant heat. I have it on my wife’s Tesla Model 3 P, my Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
Will it work OK with the Audi HUD? Will tinting work with the HUD?
Nice choice guys!! Do you know if Audi allow you to spec a new one with the same kit? Or have they culled the options like they have here in the UK?
Congrats Alyssa on a nice car. I enjoyed the family participation. I only wish Kyle would treat you more like a lady instead of talking over and making fun of you.
You've noticed too.. I was saying the same thing the other day. Although in THIS video, he was a perfect gentleman. *I truly believe, he's the nicest guy. Just sometimes, comes across, odd with her.*
yeah she is tolerant...
she chose that shiet car shows she's a poor soul..
@@avatr7109 I'm not exactly sure, what your point is. Are you saying she's to blame because she chose to work on the shows (and deserves what he dishes out)?
It baffles me how these guys are able to afford all these vehicles, even if they are able to claim them as work vehicles and write off some of the cost. These guys should be financial advisors as well as EV experts!
These days you can get good money for whatever your trade-in - especially for an EV, so I bet that's a partial factor.
Nice car, but I’m going to miss your Model 3. I’d like to see how long a Model 3 can last.
Congratulation Alyssa. She’s beautiful. 💯 I would call her the B&E Express for Blue and Ellie. Just don’t tell them that kitty is massaging your back. 😏
I definitely backed into more than one charging stall in the rental e-tron out of habit
Poor Alyssa! “oh, you’re still filming!”
Kyle, do you always sit so close to the steering wheel? I pray your air bag doesn’t go off, it’ll knock you into the back seat!
Me too the EV world. Charging at 150W all the way to 8% seems to be a big deal and as mentioned even Teslas can’t do it. And then the dad mentioned something about his Ioniq going even faster. Any place to read up on what these numbers mean? I’ve not run until these specs before.
nice car, but way overpriced with not exacly great range.
All these damn electric cars are too damn expensive I would have just got a hybrid something that can get around almost 600 miles of range for about less the price
@@laloajuria4678 huh
I always enjoy a visit from Dave.
Alyssa went from a Tesla grin to an Audi grin!
@13:00 Kyle and Dad sooo love to geek-banter LoL
Do you still have this car? I am just wondering what a full charge gives you today in range…cus I just bought one today and seems like the battery had degraded 10%, where a full charge only shows 180miles in range
2 years until a Porsche Macan EV for mom. Should be one of the first on the PPE platform
BTW, you could hae picked up a 2019 etron (new) for about $65-$70 for a prestige trim I think back in 2020 before the pandemic took off.... Should have pulled the trigger then.
Such a cute couple. Love watching these!!
We need the road-trip back video for this please.
"Yeah we got 0 mph floating right there."
"Well, you better slow down."
RIP to the Model 3. I feel like I’ve lived in it with you guys! LOL. Glad for your new purchase! Hope you guys like it!
Nice car. I have an e-tron edition one and have been getting 153 & 154 as max charging speeds with Electrify America 350kW chargers.
The 240V plug discoloration could be due to a cheap (i.e. $10) 14-50 240V Receptacle.
The cheap ones usually have smaller pin contact points and those receptacle contacts can become somewhat loose with repeated connection/disconnection cycles.
Yet many people will have no problem with the cheap ones particularly if they leave the charging adapter plugged into the 14-50 receptacle.
Note Tesla recommends 'commercial' grade receptacles (not $10).
You can literally see the electromagnetic waves through the camera on those chargers😂
Congratulations!!
Look forward to upcoming videos on it