The screen is central

The control panel is also central to the new Tesla Model 3 (1), and for good reason. By keeping the controls central at one point in the car, the use of electricity is limited and the range of a battery is maximized.

Today, a large central touchscreen is found on most electric models, including the Polestar 2 (2). At Audi, they have extended the implementation of screens even further into the interior. In the E-tron (3) you will find no less than five screens, there are two in the doors that function as side mirrors.

Because everything is controlled from the central panel, the software and the operation of the panel are very important. When operation is slow or part of the touchscreen does not work, this can have a limiting effect on comfort. Car companies therefore pay a lot of attention to the operation and regularly carry out software updates. Volkswagen, like other car brands, has paid a lot of attention to this software and with the introduction of the ID4 (4), Volkswagen even claims to have equaled the ease of use of a PC.

Not electric, but very smart and connected

The fuel cars are also full of smart electronics and are connected to the internet. Adaptive cruise control is almost standard on the BMW 3-series (5), 5-series (6) and X3 (10) The BMW models can “ park intelligently ”: when searching for a parking space, this system registers the last 50 meters driven . In addition, the car independently drives back to the empty parking space and parks it neatly in front of you!

The most advanced speech and motion systems are now available in cars. Adjusting the route, putting on different music or making a phone call, it can all be done easily and safely by the voice assistant and other ADAS systems. With the Audi A4 (9), Volvo XC60 (8) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, you can control all multimedia integrations with this voice assistant. All smart functions not only make driving more enjoyable and safer, they are also more efficient. This way you plan the route via your phone app and you can cool or heat the car before you get in. Just what you want!

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Association of Business Drivers Lease Top 10

# Brand Fashion model Total Addition USP
1 Tesla 3 3,977 € 233 AWD with Dual Motor, 275km range in 15 min charging
2 Polestar 2 2,601 € 277 All-electric 5-door fastback with Google+
3 Audi E-tron 2,358 € 292 Winner EV of the Year in the Top Segment
4 Volkswagen ID4 1,755 € 190 Electric SUV with the ease of use of a PC
5 BMW 3 series 1,391 € 286 Sharp design with unparalleled driving dynamics
6 BMW 5 series 617 € 384 Athletic, elegant and functional
7 Mercedes-Benz C class 613 € 315 Sporty, powerful and luxurious
8 Volvo XC60 574 € 353 AWD SUV packed with safety systems
9 Audi A4 469 € 330 Standard equipped with S-tronic automatic transmission
10 BMW X3 409 € 412 4WD with partly autonomous driving

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