Electromobility has Relaxing Effect | Audi South Africa
“Electromobility helps me relax”
As a former Olympic ski racer, Anna Veith often had to rush from one place to the next. In this part of the "Audi e-tron stories," today's entrepreneur tells why electromobility has a pleasantly relaxing effect on her and what benefits she derives from it.
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In the "Audi e-tron stories," drivers tell what excites them about electric mobility and their Audi e-tron models. This part is about the Austrian Anna Veith and her Audi e-tron GT quattro.
In the "Audi e-tron stories," drivers tell what excites them about electric mobility and their Audi e-tron models. This part is about the Austrian Anna Veith and her Audi e-tron GT quattro.
In the middle of the alpine countryside, in a small village in Austria, stands the Veith family’s "Arx Hotel". Nature fans come here, and among them are often guests who arrive with an electric vehicle. With the two charging points on the hotel grounds, Veith says they are well-equipped today – but for the future, should demand increase, there would be room for more charging points. "In recent years, more and more people with electric cars have been coming to our hotel," says the former ski racer. "I often get to talk to them about electromobility," she says. Over time, this has created a "community of its own," she adds. "It's so exciting to learn what people experience with their electric cars. Especially those who travel long distances," continues Veith.
The Olympic and world champion has been driving an Audi e-tron GT quattro for over two years. Since then, her life has changed in a positive way. "As an athlete, I learned to get from A to B as quickly as possible in order to have more time afterwards," she says. Today, she travels very differently. More stress-free. "Electromobility helps me relax and forces me to schedule more breaks," she says. Depending on the type of charging station, the battery of the Audi e-tron GT quattro is recharged to 80 percent in just under 20 minutes. "I associate the charging breaks with quality of life, because this way I'm much more relaxed both on the road and in my life."
The former Austrian ski racer Anna Veith is an Olympic champion and three-time world champion. She has been driving the all-electric Audi e-tron GT quattro for two years now.
The former Austrian ski racer Anna Veith is an Olympic champion and three-time world champion. She has been driving the all-electric Audi e-tron GT quattro for two years now.
"I'm so thrilled that I wouldn't consider switching"
Anna Veith is one of the most successful ski racers in Austria. As an Olympic champion and three-time world champion, she decided to end her active sports career in 2020. But today's entrepreneur is still on the road - with the all-electric Audi e-tron GT quattro.
Three questions for Anna Veith on electromobility
01. Which detail of your Audi e-tron GT quattro do you like best?
I really like the panoramic roof. You don't even notice it from the outside, but it's made entirely of glass. The rear seats are often less popular than the front passenger seat, for example, because you see less from behind, but in the Audi e-tron GT quattro you always have a special experience even in the rear seats thanks to the large sunroof.
02. What has surprised you most about electromobility?
I was once allowed to take part in the Audi driving experience on ice with my Audi e-tron GT quattro. That's when I pushed the car to its limits and realized that, despite the "E," it has a lot in common with skis: the fast turns, feeling the centrifugal forces and playing with the grip. I thought that was great.
03. Do you see yourself as a pioneer of a new era?
With my popularity, I bear a certain responsibility and act as a role model, something I consider a privilege. I'm making more and more decisions in favor of sustainability, which is why - and because I wanted to be a pioneer - I opted for the electric engine. I'm so thrilled that I wouldn't switch again. h als Privileg empfinde. Ich treffe immer mehr Entscheidungen zugunsten der Nachhaltigkeit, deswegen – und weil ich Vorreiterin sein wollte – habe ich mich für den elektrischen Antrieb entschieden. Ich bin so begeistert, dass ich nicht mehr tauschen würde.
As an athlete, Anna Veith used to travel a lot by car - also on long journeys, often without stops. Since she started driving an electric car, she has appreciated the charging breaks that help her mentally unwind.
The fascination for electric mobility, says Anna Veith, connects in a special way. More and more often, her hotel guests come to the winter sports resort of Schladming by e-car.
As an athlete, Anna Veith used to travel a lot by car - also on long journeys, often without stops. Since she started driving an electric car, she has appreciated the charging breaks that help her mentally unwind.
The fascination for electric mobility, says Anna Veith, connects in a special way. More and more often, her hotel guests come to the winter sports resort of Schladming by e-car.
“Thanks to electromobility, I am more relaxed on the road and in life.”
Anna Veith
The "Arx Hotel" currently offers two charging stations for its guests - Anna Veith and her family are planning even more parking and charging options in the future.
The "Arx Hotel" currently offers two charging stations for its guests - Anna Veith and her family are planning even more parking and charging options in the future.
