Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription (www.autoexpress.co.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by schizoidman@lemmy.zip to c/electricvehicles@slrpnk.net

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the Volkswagen ID.3 Pro and Pro S are listed on the configurator as producing 201bhp, buyers must pay a subscription fee to reach the car's full potential of 228bhp.

This subscription currently stands at £16.50 per month.

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[-] Chakravanti@monero.town 1 points 1 year ago

I want to disrespect the very thought of currency itself.

Subscriptions are like watching fucking money and ask for an orgy.

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