The film is a not-so-subtle advertisement for Audi’s portfolio and racing pedigree, and you won’t be able to replicate similar exploits off the track. However, it is a watershed moment in the popular acceptance of EVs. Whereas electric cars were once identified mostly with environmentally conscientious drivers, they are swiftly becoming the vehicles of choice for performance-minded enthusiasts due to their immediate torque and supercar-beating low-end acceleration. Block’s Electrikhana demonstrates that EVs may also be used for twists and turns.
