Audi e-tron
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| Manufacturer | Audi |
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| Class | Electric vehicle |
| e-tron (Frankfurt) | |
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| Production | 2012 (expected production of R8 e-tron) |
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| Related | Audi R8 |
| Detroit showcar Audi e-tron | |
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| Production | 2014 (expected production of Audi A/S/RS 4 & 5) |
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| Related | Audi R4 |
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| Production | 2014 (expected production of TT/TTS) |
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| Related | Audi R4 |
| A3 Sportback e-tron | |
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| Powertrain | |
| Battery | 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Range | 148 kilometres (92 mi) |
| Electric range | 148 kilometres (92 mi) |
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| Production | 2014 |
| Model years | 2014 |
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| Related | Audi A3 e-tron (all-electric) |
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| Engine | 1.4 L TFSI gasoline engine |
| Electric motor | 75 kW |
| Battery | 8.8 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Range | 940 kilometres (580 mi) |
| Electric range | 50 kilometres (31 mi) NEDC cycle |
The Audi e-tron family is a series of electric and hybrid concept cars shown by Audi from 2009 onwards. In 2012 Audi unveiled a plug-in hybrid version, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, released to retail customers in Europe in August 2014, and slated for the U.S. in 2015.
As this car is still in concept phase, much of its performance specifications are still uncertain. The car will have four electric motors, one per wheel. Together, these motors will produce 3,320 pound-feet (4,500 N·m) of torque. Top speed for the e-tron is limited to 222 kilometres per hour (138 mph), and it will be able to travel 150 miles (240 km) on full charge.
In concept form, the e-tron also is equipped with conceptual technology: technology that communicates with other cars, road signs, etc.
The first e-tron concept car was shown at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany. A two-seater, similar in appearance to the Audi R8 but slightly smaller, is powered by four UQM Technologies motors, providing four-wheel drive. Together, these produce 313 PS (230 kW; 309 hp) and 4,500 N·m (3,319.03 lb·ft) of torque, resulting in an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds.
A 470 kg (1,036 lb) 42.4 kWh lithium-ion battery is located in front of the rear axle and provides a range of approximately 248 km (154 mi) with a full charge taking 6–8 hours from a normal household socket. It has ceramic disc brakes as well as regenerative braking. In 2010 Audi began a development program with the objective to manufacture a limited production R8 e-tron. The R8 e-tron made a brief appearance in the 2013 Marvel Studios release of Iron Man 3.
After developing 10 prototypes for research and development purposes, in May 2013 Audi decided to cancel production of the electric car due to its limited all-electric range as battery technology had not advanced as fast as Audi had expected, making the R8 e-tron unviable for series production. In March 2014 Audi revised its decision and announced it will build the R8 e-tron upon request. The carmaker explained that their latest development work resulted in an increased range from 215 km (134 mi) to approximately 450 km (280 mi).
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