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Audi Etron

Audi’s first standalone electric model

Audi’s first standalone electric model, the E-tron manages 400km WLTP test cycle on a single charge – identical to Mercedes’ EQC. An energy recuperation system contributes 30% of that range, while a cheaper version with a smaller battery and less range will follow.

The 300kW 700Nm all-wheel-drive E-tron uses a synchronous motor per axle turning single-stage transmission and powered by a 95kWh battery – the most powerful in the business alongside Tesla’s flagship Model S to sprint to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds with a 220km/h top speed in full power mode.

E-tron can charge its batteries up to 80% in 30 minutes using a still-rare 150kW public fast charger, while a standard 11kW home charger will deliver an 8.5-hour charge time.

Bigger than Q5, but smaller than Q7, an E-tron world first are the 'virtual' wing mirrors using camera images projected to in-car screens.
E-tron retains the traditional Audi Mickey-Mouse nose grille with lighter grey slats, a nameplate up front a-la RS performance Audis and aerodynamic E-tron wheel designs with optional orange brake callipers inspired by high-voltage cables. 

E-tron benefits a 0.28 drag coefficient which comes via speed-dependent air suspension, a fully clad underbody and a 43mm lower profile, while the cabin is typical Audi fare with a dual-screen Virtual Cockpit backed by class-leading rear leg and front and rear head room and a 660-litre boot with 60 litres extra storage in the nose.