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Does that mean we should write them off?
They might be bereft of a ferocious soundtrack, but they can still be a blast.
But after driving theelegant convertiblearound the sunny British countryside, it wasnt the all-out performance that really impressed me.
Head for larger highways and the big Maserati proves itself to be an extremely comfortable and adept long-distance cruiser.
But it allows for more opportunities to admire it from afar while charging, right?
And that’s a shame, because the GranCabrio Folgore is both beautiful and powerful in equal measure.
It certainly looks the part.
Alas, this will be the recurring argument any MG Cyberster owner will face.
Why didnt you just buy a Boxster?
Well, Porsche hasnt yet released its all-electric Boxster yet and the Cyberster is simply a very different proposition.
If you like attention and straight-line speed, very little comes close for this kind of money.
Plus, the N e-shift simulated gear changes are a triumph.
The car will even hit a synthesized rev limit, for heaven’s sake.
It will go down in history as the first truly fun enthusiasts EV.
Oh, and both look absolutely fabulous when parked on a driveway.
But despite sharing platforms, they are very different propositions.
The Porsche feels, well, exactly as a Porsche should.
It is futuristic, clean and quiet, propelling both of these cars to frankly terrifying speeds very quickly.
They are rewriting the rules of road car performance.
All without the associated fuel bills, noise and costly servicing and maintenance schedules of petrol-powered counterparts.
