Audi plans 12-model EV range, starting with e-tron SUV
The E-Tron paves the way for its full electric plans. Available in the UK from early 2019 with pricing to be in the region of £70,805, it brings space for five passengers, along with a total luggage capacity of 660 litres. Two electric motors bring a total a system output of up to 300 kW and 490lb.ft of torque, giving a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and an electronically-limited top speed of 124mph.
Specification details for the UK are yet to be confirmed but equipment on offer will include the high-end MMI navigation plus media centre, including LTE Advanced and Wi-Fi hotspot, adaptive cruise assist, and an efficiency assist that uses radar sensors, camera images, navigation data and Car-to-X information to detect the traffic environment and the route, and give economy tips to the driver, as well as braking and accelerating predictively.