First all-electric Audi e-tron launched
With the introduction of the e-tron SUV, Audi presents its first fully electric production model.
The mid-size SUV is electrified, performance oriented and fit for every aspect of daily life.
In combination with a comprehensive range of available charging solutions for home and on the move, customers can enjoy fully electric driving without compromise.
The Audi e-tron has ample space for five occupants and cargo. The total luggage capacity is 28.5 cu. ft. (57.0 cu. ft. seats down), equipping the electric SUV for short jaunts and long road trips.
When developing the Audi e-tron, the exterior designers worked in close collaboration with the aerodynamics experts.
The result of this attention to aero is an array of high-tech efficiency solutions, such as the regulated cooling air inlet with ducts for cooling the front brakes and the adaptive, speed-dependent air suspension that is standard on the Audi e-tron.
The standard-fit 20-inch wheels are aerodynamically optimized and fitted with 255/50 tires. These are especially engineered for their ultralow rolling resistance.
From high-efficiency to high-performance – the particularly appealing component of the Audi e-tron’s drive is its breadth.
The two electric motors accelerate the e-tron from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 mph.
The advantage of the electric motor is felt especially in its impressive off-the-line starting performance from a standstill.
The maximum drive torque is reached in 250 milliseconds – a performance worthy of a sports car. Horsepower and torque figures will be available closer to launch.
The Audi e-tron uses an innovative recuperation system encompassing both electric motors, to boost efficiency. On average, our engineers estimate that this system is responsible for as much as 30 per cent of the e-tron’s range depending on the conditions, terrain and driving style.
In the Audi e-tron, the brand introduces a new generation of quattro drive as standard: electric all-wheel drive.
This new system enables the electric SUV to achieve optimum traction in a variety of weather conditions and on challenging road surfaces.
In a similar way to the mechanical quattro with ultra technology, the second axle – in this case, the one at the front – can be connected predictively.
The SUV’s driving character can be adjusted with the standard Audi drive select across seven profiles – from comfortable, through efficient, to distinctively sporty – according to the driving situation, road condition or personal requirements.
Some of the modes also influence the standard air suspension with adaptive dampers.
Depending on road speed and driving style the suspension adjusts the body’s ride height by up to 76 millimeters (3.0 in).
Designed for efficiency and integration, the e-tron is engineered for both AC and DC charging via the widespread SAE J1772 and Combined Charging System (CCS) standards.
In an industry first to-date, the e-tron debuts a DC fast charging capability of up to 150 kW available at select high-speed public charging stations, this capability can deliver up-to an 80 per cent charge in only approximately 30 minutes.