Audi Q8 e-tron
Audi E-tron | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Audi |
Also called | Audi E-tron Quattro |
Production | 2018– |
Assembly | Belgium: Brussels |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel drive |
Platform | MLB[1] |
Powertrain | |
Transmission | Single speed with fixed ratio |
Battery | 95 kWh lithium ion |
Range | 400 km (249 mi) (WLTP-rated) |
Plug-in charging |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,928 mm (115.3 in) |
Length | 4,901 mm (193.0 in) |
Width | 1,935 mm (76.2 in) |
Height | 1,616 mm (63.6 in) |
Kerb weight | ~2,000 kg (4,409.2 lb) |
The Audi E-tron is a fully-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Audi, which was unveiled as a concept car at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the company’s first electric mass production car, and will be launched in early 2019.
Launch
The Audi E-tron is based on the E-tron Quattro Concept that was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.[2] Audi opened reservations for the Norwegian market in April 2017,[3] and for more markets in January 2018.[4] The final production version was revealed in San Francisco on 17 September 2018,[5] and began taking reservations in the US.[6] It publicly debuted at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.[7]
Specifications
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Rear
The Audi E-tron is powered by a 95 kWh battery pack that will be able to get an 80% charge in around 30 minutes when using 150kW DC fast-chargers. For at-home charging, there is a standard 11kW charger which charges it in 8.5 hours, while an optional 22kW charger halves this time.[8]
The quattro electric all-wheel drive uses two electric motors, one mounted to the front and one at the rear. Together these motors have a total system output of 300 kW and 664 Nm of torque, which enables the car to sprint from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph).[9]
The car uses an energy recuperation system which, on average, contributes 30% to the range. Recuperation can be achieved both when the driver releases the accelerator and when applying pressure to the brake.[8]
When the car is equipped with the virtual side mirrors the car has a drag coefficient of 0.27.[9] The E-tron also sits slightly lower than a traditional SUV; at 1616mm high, it is 43mm lower than the Audi Q5. It has 660 litres of boot space, 160 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQC, along with 60 litres of storage space in the front.[8]
Equipment
Standard equipment for the E-Tron includes 12-way heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic moonroof, and 20-inch wheels. Upgrades include massage seats, power door closers, leather upholstery, 21-inch wheels and orange brake calipers. The interior is in line with other Audi models with a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, a smaller 8.6-inch touchscreen display, Amazon Alexa voice control, Virtual Cockpit system, and an optional head up display. Other equipments include a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and an available Driver Assistance package with enhanced adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist and night vision.[10] The E-tron is the first production car to offer optional virtual side mirrors, which replaces the traditional side-view mirrors and instead use cameras transmitting images to a high-contrast 7-inch OLED embedded in the door panels.[8]
Models
Model | Years | Power | Torque | 0-100 km/h | Top speed | Range |
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E-tron 95 kWh |
2018– | 300 kW (402 hp) |
664 N⋅m (490 lb⋅ft) |
5.7 s | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
400 km (249 mi) |
References
- ^ https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-e-tron-one-twelve-electric-audis-launch-2025
- ^ https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-frankfurt-motor-show/audi-q6-e-tron-quattro-confirmed-production
- ^ https://electrek.co/2017/04/24/audi-opens-reservations-all-electric-vehicle-e-tron-quattro/
- ^ https://electrek.co/2018/01/11/audi-e-tron-quattro-sportback-reservation/
- ^ https://nordic.businessinsider.com/audi-unveils-e-tron-electric-suv-2018-9
- ^ https://electrek.co/2018/07/26/audi-e-tron-quattro-electric-suv-unveiling-reservation-sept-17/
- ^ http://www.theweek.co.uk/electric-cars/96550/audi-e-tron-suv-prices-specs-range-driverless-features-uk-release-date-on-sale
- ^ a b c d https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-e-tron-launches-brands-first-electric-only-model
- ^ a b https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1019217/Audi-e-Tron-electric-car-price-range-specs-quattro
- ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/2019-audi-etron-first-pictures-gallery-1.4043194