I’m guessing this generator is probably 5-7kW charge rate. Maybe less. Its only purpose is to charge the main battery, not drive the vehicle. So you have to factor in how long it takes to charge the battery, while you’re driving and using the battery. This is probably why it needs to kick on as...
I’m not aware of any other EV doing this approach so I guess we’ll have to wait and see. My guess is that it’ll be a little more expensive due to the complexity of the system but probably under $5k additional. But again just a hunch.
And so it begins. https://www.thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/vws-plans-to-sell-its-cool-new-evs-might-land-itself-into-trouble?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/automotive