VW and Audi dealer experiences are completely different. Audi has some of the best dealers usually with a very high touch level of service. VW is more of a commodity brand and as such they care less about your individual experience with the brand. I’ve owned 2 Routans and the dealers were “ok”...
When you consider the challenges involved in transitioning from gas to EV, it makes sense to introduce PHEV or EREV. However, this approach can lead to prolonged confusion about best practices.
I think most people won’t need the gas extender and charging infrastructure will likely be...
Rivian will hit production first and have a lower price point. This product is aimed more at the Jeep and Bronco crowd with the lockers, solid axle, and sway bar disconnect. None of these features are available with Rivian let alone bumper mods and open roof etc.
You must live far from the trailhead if you need 700 miles of range… I reserved the ramcharger too but I’m not sold on having gas sitting around in my garage for occasional use. It makes the garage stink and the generator likely burns dirty. My Jeep 4xes create an absolutely horrendous smell...
This is very different from Rivian. Solid axle, sway bar disconnect, lockers, open roof, bumper mods, etc. if you know Rivians you should know this is more Bronco than Rivian.