THIS is the long awaited fully electric new Audi e-tron SUV.
It was unveiled last night in San Francisco (September 17, 2018).
Power comes from two electric motors – one driving the front axle, and one the rear axle. Normal output is 355hp, although this can be boosted to over 400hp.
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The sprint to 62mph is undertaken in 6.4 seconds – considerably slower than the Jaguar I-Pace (4.5 seconds).
The Audi’s range is said to be 249 miles, again behind the I-Pace which manages 292 miles. Recharging takes 8.5 hours with an 11kW charger says Audi.
In terms of size the new Audi e-tron sits between the Q5 and Q7.
It is also the first car to feature virtual door mirrors as a high end option. Audi says they reduce aerodynamic drag, while taking digitalization to a new level.
The car has gone on sale in Germany at 79,900 euros, which suggests around £72k in the UK although Audi has not confirmed any UK pricing.
Company car tax on the Audi e-tron will be 13% for 2018/19 rising to 16% in 2019/20 before significantly dropping to just 2% in 2020/21.
The e-tron marks the starting gun for Audi’s electric offensive. By 2025 Audi will offer 12 cars with all-electric drive; roughly one-third of its sales with electrified models. The SUVs in this portfolio include the e-tron and the e-tron Sportback debuting in 2019.