Audi E-tron Sportback 55 quattro 96kWh S line

An aggravating fortnight of electrified driving exposes its limitations – but the network, not the car, is to blame

- Steve Huntingford

Mileage 3020

List price £80,675

Target Price £80,675 Price as tested £84,795

Test range 240 miles

LIKE MARMITE, MUSICALS and Manchester United, electric cars generate deep-seated feelings, one way or another. However, during the past couple of weeks, I’ve had more of a love-hate relationship with my Audi E-tron Sportback. Or to be specific, I’ve loved the car, but been driven mad by parts of the charging network it relies on.

Before that, most of my journeys had been short enough for me to get to where I was going and back again with plenty of miles in reserve. And while I can’t charge at home, I’ve come to know which of the public units in my area can be relied upon – and which are best avoided.