Weather is proving to be much greater than originally thought with some AFP members seeing a drop in range approaching 50% during the coldest winter days on occasions when there was no opportunity to precondition the battery. However, other issues are emerging, too. Payload was already known to have a negative impact – although its extent has proven to be a surprise to some operators – but the effect of commonly-used fittings such as roof racks and ladder loaders are proving noticeable.
Cool cruiser: Audi A6 Avant 50 TFSI e quattro S tronic 220 kW (299PS)
The A6 PHEV brings together a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor integrated into the seven-speed twin-clutch transmission....