Volkswagen plans a third electric car kit

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In addition to MEB and PPE, Volkswagen is planning a third electric car kit that can also be equipped with a fuel cell. According to VW chief strategist Michael Jost, the new kit is to be used for all brand groups of the group. “The VW Group is developing a modular e-mobility platform for our […]

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Audi Q4 e-tron concept to be made in Zwickau

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Audi has just officially confirmed that the production model of the Audi Q4 e-tron concept will roll off production lines at Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant. The are also indications that there could be a sportier version of the Q4 and a saloon among Audi’s other planned MEB models. Firstly, regarding the electric car based on the […]

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FAW-VW make preparations to produce e-tron in China

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Starting next year, the Audi e-tron will be produced for the Chinese market by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture at the Changchun plant. Between 45,000 and 50,000 units per year are planned. Another Audi electric model to be produced in China is the e-tron Sportback. This is the conclusion of a media report from China. While […]

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Audi explains the e-tron’s low range, highlights safety and long-term durability

Amidst discussions on electric car battery technology and Tesla’s lead in the EV segment as a whole, Audi has provided some details explaining why its first all-electric SUV, the e-tron 55, only has an EPA-rated range of 204 miles per charge despite its 95 kWh battery. According to the German carmaker, a lot of it […]

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Audi presents Plug-in hybrid A7

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Audi is sending its four-door Coupé A7 Sportback onto the road as a PHEV. In terms of battery size and electric range, other plug-in hybrids offer more than the A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro. Instead, Audi is increasingly relying on EV mode. The 270 kW strong A7 combines a combustion engine (2.0 litre four-cylinder […]

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