Sam takes a good look at the Audi Q6 e-tron Performance – a large, handsome slab of German granite. Starting at $115,500 and nudging $137k as tested, it’s not cheap. But with 800-volt charging, Porsche Macan EV underpinnings, and a level of polish Tesla still struggles to match, this might just be one of the most sensible ways to spend an extravagant amount of money.

Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The Driven Podcast.