Audi Q8 e-tron
| Audi e-tron | |
|---|---|
 e-tron at Paris Motor Show 2018 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Also called | Audi e-tron Quattro |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Assembly | Belgium: Brussels |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Dual-motor, four-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 | ~2,560 kg (5,643.8 lb) |
The Audi e-tron is a fully-electric compact 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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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 150 kW DC fast-chargers. For at-home charging, there is a standard 11 kW charger which charges it in 8.5 hours, while an optional 22 kW 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 (408 PS; 402 hp) and 664 N⋅m (490 lb⋅ft) 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 1,616 mm (63.6 in) high, it is 43 mm (1.7 in) lower than the Audi Q5. It has 660 litres (23 cu ft) of boot space, 160 L (5.7 cu ft) more than the Mercedes-Benz EQC, along with 60 litres (2.1 cu ft) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- ^ "Audi E-tron one of twelve electric Audis to launch by 2025 - Autocar". Autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Audi Q6 e-tron quattro confirmed for production - Autocar". Autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Audi opens reservations for its first all-electric vehicle: e-tron quattro - Electrek". Electrek.co. 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ "Audi opens reservations with deposits for its two new e-tron vehicles (quattro and sportback) in more markets - Electrek". Electrek.co. 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ "Audi just unveiled an electric SUV that will rival Tesla — take a closer look". nordic.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Audi to unveil e-tron quattro electric SUV and start taking reservations on Sept 17 in the US - Electrek". Electrek.co. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ "New Audi E-tron prototype reviews: an SUV with off-road ability | The Week UK". Theweek.co.uk. 2018-10-12. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ a b c d "Audi E-tron: brand's first full electric model to cost £70,805 - Autocar". Autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ a b Smith, Luke John (18 September 2018). "Audi e-Tron REVEALED - New electric car range, specs and price released". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Say hello to the 2019 Audi E-Tron all-electric SUV". Nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
