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Voltra GT: the 400 km sedan that finally feels finished

Three weeks and 1,900 test kilometres in, the Voltra GT is the first mainstream EV sedan we've driven that doesn't ask you to compromise on ride quality to get real-world range.

Range (WLTP)	402 km
0–100 km/h	5.8 s
DC fast charge 10–80%	27 min
Starting price	€41,900

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