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Volkswagen Locks Horsepower Behind Paid Subscription for Some EVs

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Source: BBC
Volkswagen Locks Horsepower Behind Paid Subscription for Some EVs
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TL;DR

Volkswagen has introduced a subscription service in the UK allowing ID.3 electric car owners to pay monthly or annually to unlock full engine power, offering a flexible alternative to higher upfront costs, with some controversy over the practice of paying for features that may already be present.

Topics:businesstechnology#electric-cars#power-upgrade#subscription#technology#uk#volkswagen
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