Enlarge (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Because Audi was only offering e-tron drives in Abu Dhabi, we elected to accept paid flights and two nights in a hotel in order to attend this event, rather than having to wait at least six months to drive the vehicle. In the wake of its emissions scandal, Volkswagen Group has […]
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Audi E-Tron Delayed As EVs Suffer from Global Supply Issues
Audi’s first electric sport utility vehicle, the much-touted E-Tron, will arrive at dealerships a month later than anticipated. According to the automaker, a software development issue has stymied the rollout. While nothing has reportedly busted, Audi claims it needs to obtain the necessary regulatory clearances for some ones and zeros that were modified during the […]
Audi delays E-Tron SUV by a month over software updates
Audi’s E-Tron SUV has seemingly been in development for ages, but you’re going to have to wait longer still to see it on the road. The automaker has delayed the electric SUV’s arrival by four weeks due a “software development issue,” a spokesman told Reuters. Changes to an unnamed piece of software required that Audi […]
Audi Brings Drift-Happy Driving to Its Electric E-tron SUV
The German automaker takes advantage of its all-electric powertrain to make the E-tron a delightfully drifty luxury SUV. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bc4dfe2f0a2b52cdedc1c6c/master/pass/Audi-E-Tron-B0000236.jpg
How Audi’s Electric E-tron SUV Stacks Up to Its Competitors
From kilowatt-hours to horsepower to acceleration times, see how the E-tron SUV compares to similar offerings from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and others. https://media.wired.com/photos/5ba02b51b3dc2a2daf36842b/master/pass/Audi-E-Tron_17.jpg
How Audi’s Electric E-tron SUV Stacks Up to Its Competitors
From kilowatt-hours to horsepower to acceleration times, see how the E-tron SUV compares to similar offerings from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and others. https://media.wired.com/photos/5ba02b51b3dc2a2daf36842b/master/pass/Audi-E-Tron_17.jpg
The Audi e-tron all-electric SUV is here, and it may have just eaten Tesla’s lunch
Audi Audi e-tron, the first electric SUV from the German automaker, debuted in San Francisco on Monday night. Two electric motors will power the all-wheel-drive e-tron. A 95 kWh battery gives it an estimated 248-mile range on a full charge. The e-tron seats five passengers and its battery can be charged up to 80% capacity […]
Audi at Last Unveils the E-Tron, Its First All-Electric SUV
Starting at $ 74,500 and offering 248(ish) miles of range, the E-Tron is here to do battle with Tesla and every other automaker crowding into the luxury electric market. https://media.wired.com/photos/5ba001400aec005ccb674452/master/pass/Audi-E-Tron_2.jpg
Audi’s PB 18 e-tron Concept Puts the Driver in the Center
In the new electric concept, the driver’s seat slides left and right, so when you’re not suffering a passenger, you can sit in the middle, just like the pros. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b8082b933b47c01a4540cae/master/pass/4474-Showcar2.jpg
Electrified in Monterey: Audi’s PB 18 e-tron Concept Is Phenomenal
Concept vehicles have been a bit of a snoozefest for enthusiasts lately. Despite the fact that automakers are still plenty capable of bringing out gorgeous designs, the autonomous angle has become so pervasive that it’s overridden the idea of having fun. Then, during this week’s Monterey Car Week festivities, Audi dropped the PB 18 e-tron concept at […]