If your next car were to be electric, then the traditional marques aren’t necessarily the ones to go for. It completely changes the conversation from a status car to getting the best available EV. Surprisingly marques like BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Mercedes really aren’t perceived as highly in terms of their EV offerings. KIA, Hyundai, Genesis and even some Chinese brands aiming at higher costs (and, of course Tesla) all generate much more excitement over a new release than the traditional big names. As for my choice, I’m much more interested in the Skoda upgrade than the Audi equivalent, there again my car choices have been based on practicalities over image and status. As many say, getting in/out comfortably and sitting in the right position becomes more important than knowing everyone you drive past recognises you’re of a certain status (which you may well not be). That’s partly an age thing, partly as my physical conditions have worsened, I’ve had to focus on being physically capable of driving the car for 2 hours, which in many I wouldn’t think possible.
Interesting Mr MFillingham in two ways especially around the Skoda, Audi thing which I’d be quite the opposite, not because of the badge as entry level Audi’s aren’t that great but, because of the interior looks like a normal car and the standard leather seats. Other than that they basically the same car and will recieve the same upgrades and how you veiw brands in the world of EV’s 🙂
Merc is moving to 800V architecture with some of its EQ range and to be honest if funds allowed I’d be quite happy driving a 450+ mile EQS ?