Audi on Thursday introduced the all-electric SUV e-tron 50 at Rs 99.99 lakh, e-tron 55 at Rs 1.16 crore, and e-tron Sportback 55 at Rs 1.17 crore in India (Indian ex-showroom). The all-new e-tron is the brand's first electric vehicle to enter Indian roads. The Audi e-tron electric SUV lineup consists of the e-tron 50, e-tron 55, and e-tron Sportback 55. The Audi e-tron's competitors include Mercedes-Benz EQC and the Jaguar I-Pace. Audi's e-tron aspires to usher in the electric car revolution by providing a completely unique driving experience in terms of style and functionality. The roofline of the Audi e-tron is more conventional and straight, but the roofline of the Audi e-tron Sportback is sloping and coupe-like. Catalunya Red, Floret Silver, Mythos Black, Glacier White, Galaxy Blue, Navarra Blue, and other colours are available from Audi. Audi also provides its clients with etron hub as a dedicated tab for digitised solutions. So, without further ado, here are ten fascinating facts about Audi's new electric SUV:
1.The Audi e-tron is propelled by two electric motors, one on each of the two wheels. The motors of the e-tron 50 are coupled with a 71kWh lithium-ion battery to provide a combined maximum power of 308hp and peak torque of 540Nm.
2.Both the e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55 have a 95kWh lithium-ion battery with a range of 359-484km and an 11kW Portable AC Home Charger capable of up to 150 kW DC charging, while the e-tron 50 has a 71kWh lithium-ion battery with a range of 264-379km and an 11kW Portable AC Home Charger capable of up to 120 kW DC charging.
3.The Audi e-tron 50 has a stated range of 264km to 379km and can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 6.8 seconds (WLTP cycle). The Audi e-tron 55 and Audi e-tron Sportback 55 can achieve 100kmph in 5.7 seconds from a standstill and have a stated range of 359km to 484km (WLTP cycle).
4.It sports a platinum grey Audi Singleframe grille and orange brake callipers. It also receives Continuous LED Strips for the rear lights. It also has 50.8 cm, 5 arm alloy wheels finished in Graphite Gray.
5.The Platinum Grey singleframe grille, digital Matrix LED headlights with five pre-set animated projection modes, LED taillights, Orange brake callipers, 20-inch Graphite Grey alloy wheels, panoramic glass roof, and gesture-controlled tailgate are all standard features on the electric SUV.
6.Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, head-up display, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch response, twin-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles four-zone climate control, Audi phone box with wireless charging, 360-degree camera, 16-speaker 705W Bang and Olufsen audio system with 3D surround sound
7.It also receives sound-absorbing and insulating materials, which minimise sound penetration in the passenger compartment, while improved aeroacoustics reduce background noise even more.
8.All e-tron models come standard with quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive, Audi Drive Select, Progressive Steering, Adaptive Air Suspension, 4 Zone Climate Control, and a Panoramic Sunroof.
9.Audi e-tron variations include Catalunya Red, Floret Silver, Mythos Black, Glacier White, Galaxy Blue, Navarra Blue, Siam Beige, Typhoon Grey, and an extra hue of Plasma Blue that is exclusive to the Audi e-tron Sportback.
10.Audi introduced the e-tron in India on August 19th, with a starting price of Rs 99.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Audi e-tron electric SUV lineup consists of the e-tron 50, e-tron 55, and e-tron Sportback 55.
