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[[File:2020 Audi e-Tron Sport 50 Quattro.jpg|thumb|The [[Engineering:Audi Q8 e-tron|Audi e-tron]] SUV, the first standalone model of the eponymous Audi e-tron family.]]

The '''Audi e-tron''' is a series of [[Engineering:Electric vehicle|electric]] and [[Engineering:Hybrid vehicle|hybrid]] cars shown by [[Company:Audi|Audi]] from 2009 onwards. In 2012 Audi unveiled a [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]] version, the [[Engineering:Audi A3#A3 Sportback e-tron (2014–2018, 2020)|A3 Sportback e-tron]], released to retail customers in Europe in August 2014, and slated for the U.S. in 2015.<ref name=A3Launch/> A decade after the unveiling of the first e-tron concept at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, Audi's first fully electric e-tron SUV went into production in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esquiresg.com/audi-e-tron-an-illustrated-history/|title=Audi e-tron: An illustrated history|date=1 February 2019|website=Esquire SG|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-date=25 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125153635/https://www.esquiresg.com/audi-e-tron-an-illustrated-history/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The name has also been used on some racing cars.

== Production vehicles ==
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=== Q8 e-tron (2018) ===
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[[File:Audi Q8 e-tron IAA 2023 1X7A0616.jpg|thumb|Audi Q8 e-tron is based on the MLB platform.]]
An [[Engineering:Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] formerly called the  Audi e-tron with a 328 kilometer (204 mile) EPA range and a 95 kWh battery started production in 2018<ref>{{cite web|url= https://electrek.co/2016/12/26/10-electric-cars/ |title=10 electric cars coming in the next 3 years |first=Fred |last=Lambert |date= 2016-12-26 |work=Electrek |access-date= 2016-12-26 |quote=The vehicle is expected to follow the Q6 in 2019-2020)}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://electrek.co/2017/06/12/audi-electric-car-factory/ |title=Audi previews new electric car factory: 'Electric motors instead of internal combustion engines, batteries instead of fuel tanks' |first=Fred |last=Lambert |date=12 June 2017|access-date=12 June 2017}}</ref> and was first delivered in 2019. The vehicle is sold in many countries, including the US, Canada and multiple countries in Europe. At the end of September 2019, there were more than 10,000 e-trons registered worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/374641/audi-e-tron-sales-us-declining/|title=Audi e-tron Sales In U.S. Continue To Decline In September|website=InsideEVs}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.autohaus.de/marktdaten/neuzulassungen-1377988.html | title=Neuzulassungen | publisher=Autohaus | language=de | access-date=24 January 2021 | archive-date=11 December 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211133148/https://www.autohaus.de/marktdaten/neuzulassungen-1377988.html | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eu-evs.com/|title=eu-evs.com|website=eu-evs.com}}</ref>

Audi announced that the facelifted e-tron will be renamed to [[Engineering:Audi Q8 e-tron|Audi Q8 e-tron]] which was revealed on November 9, 2022. <ref>{{cite web |title=Audi confirms e-tron is dead, long live the fresh Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi-confirms-e-tron-is-dead-long-live-the-fresh-q8-e-tron-and-q8-sportback-e-tron-203120.html |publisher=Autoevolution ([[Softpedia]])}}</ref>

=== Q2L e-tron (2019) ===
[[File:AUDI Q2L E-TRON China (2).jpg|thumb|Audi Q2L e-tron is based on the gasoline-powered vehicle Audi Q2, which is based the MQB platform.]]
The Q2L e-tron is an all-electric version of the long-wheelbase variant of the subcompact SUV [[Engineering:Audi Q2|Audi Q2]], which went into production at the Foshan plant in November 2019 and is sold exclusively in China. Powered by a 38 kWh lithium-ion battery of Chinese supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology, the Q2L e-tron has a range of {{convert|265|km|mi|0}} on one charge and a top speed of {{convert|150|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. Its electric motor delivers the maximum power of {{convert|100|kW|0|abbr=on}} and maximum torque of {{convert|290|Nm|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autonews.com/china/audi-launches-first-locally-built-ev|title=Audi launches first locally built EV|date=2019-11-25|website=Automotive News|language=en|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref>
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=== Q8 e-tron Sportback (2020) ===
[[File:Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 1X7A7094.jpg|alt=|thumb|Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback is based on the MLB platform.]]
The e-tron Sportback is an all-electric [[Engineering:Coupé|coupé]] SUV shown first as a concept at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show. It has the same powertrain/battery as the [[Engineering:Audi e-tron (2018)|e-tron SUV]]. Both cars are produced in Brussels, Belgium.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://evcompare.io/cars/audi/audi_e-tron_sportback_concept/|title=Audi e-tron Sportback concept specs, photos, price, offers and incentives|website=EV Compare.io|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16|archive-date=16 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416175103/https://evcompare.io/cars/audi/audi_e-tron_sportback_concept/|url-status=dead}}</ref> As in the e-tron SUV, the battery of the vehicle is liquid-cooled.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audiusa.com/technology/efficiency/e-tron#/modal/modal-sportback-concept|title=Audi e-tron® Electric Cars {{!}} Audi USA {{!}} Audi USA|website=www.audiusa.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-16}}</ref>

The production version was revealed at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show. European and American deliveries started in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/447169/audi-etron-sales-us-record-q2-2020/|title=Audi e-tron Sales In U.S. Hit New Record In Q3 2020|website=InsideEVs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29851281/audi-e-tron-sportback-2020-photos-info/|title=2020 Audi e-tron Sportback is the A7 of Audi EVs|work=Car and Driver|last=Frank|first=Michael|date=19 November 2019|access-date=19 November 2019}}</ref>

The 2020 e-tron Sportback has an EPA range of {{convert|218|mi|km|0}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=42674|title=2020 Audi e-tron Sportback|website=www.fueleconomy.gov}}</ref> It is better than in the 2019 e-tron SUV, partially because a larger percentage of the battery capacity is usable. The e-tron's battery management system keeps part of the battery capacity as a buffer, which is not part of the usable capacity; now the size of that buffer was decreased to unlock more usable capacity. This change was introduced in the e-tron SUV during the production run, while in the e-tron Sportback, which entered production later, it was available from the beginning.
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=== e-tron GT (2021) ===
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[[File:Audi RS e-tron GT.jpg|alt=Audi e-tron GT|thumb|Audi RS e-tron GT]]
The e-tron GT is a four-door all-electric [[Engineering:Grand tourer|grand tourer]]. The concept model was showcased at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. It is built on the same platform as the [[Engineering:Porsche Mission E|Porsche Taycan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-audi-e-tron-gt-heres-more-of-audis-electric-t-1830677784|title=The 2020 Audi E-Tron GT: Here's More of Audi's Electric Tesla-Fighter|first=Justin T.|last=Westbrook|website=Jalopnik}}</ref> It is fitted with an 800-volt system, which substantially reduces charging times. The vehicle is driven by two permanently excited synchronous [[Physics:Electric motor|electric motor]]s with a combined power output of {{convert|434|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}. A 90-kWh lithium-ion battery powers the e-tron GT's electric engines and enables it to travel up to {{convert|248.5|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} according to the new WLTP standard.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://motorillustrated.com/la-auto-show-2018-audi-e-tron-gt-concept-is-just-plain-crazy/14598/|title=LA Auto Show 2018: Audi e-tron GT Concept is Just Plain Crazy|first=Charles|last=Jolicoeur|date=28 November 2018}}</ref>

The e-tron GT concept made an appearance in the 2019 film ''Avengers: Endgame'', in which Tony Stark drives the e-tron GT in one scene in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2018/12/04/audi-e-tron-gt-concept-avengers-4/|title=Audi E-Tron GT Concept confirmed for 'Avengers 4'|last=Markovich|first=Tony|publisher=Autoblog.com|date=4 December 2018|access-date=11 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205140403/https://www.autoblog.com/2018/12/04/audi-e-tron-gt-concept-avengers-4/|archive-date=5 December 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Production model is announced for 9 February 2021.
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=== Q4 e-tron (2021) ===
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[[File:2021 Audi Q4 e-tron Sport 35.jpg|alt=Audi Q4 e-tron photo|thumb|Audi Q4 e-tron is based on the MEB platform.]]

The Q4 e-tron is a battery electric [[Engineering:Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]] unveiled at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2019|2019 Geneva Motor Show]] as a concept model. According to the Audi, the use of VW's [[Engineering:Volkswagen Group MEB platform|MEB]] platform should improve its affordability. The production model is released in April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Langness|first=Travis|date=2021-01-04|title=2021 Audi e-tron Prices, Reviews, and Pictures {{!}} Edmunds|url=https://www.edmunds.com/audi/e-tron/|website=Edmunds.com}}</ref>

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=== Q4 e-tron Sportback (2021) ===
[[File:Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron IAA 2021 1X7A0158.jpg|thumb|Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback is based on the MEB platform.]]

The Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback is a battery electric [[Engineering:Crossover (automobile)|coupe crossover]] unveiled alongside the standard Q4 e-tron. It will be coming for sale in 2021 along with the Q4 e-tron. Both of these cars will be based on the Volkswagen's [[Engineering:Volkswagen Group MEB platform|MEB]] platform. The Q4 e-tron Sportback has a drag coefficient of 0.26.<ref name="Perez">{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/432743/audi-q4-e-tron-sportback-concept-details/|title=Audi Q4 E-Tron Sportback Concept Debuts With Sleek Looks, 301 HP|work=Motor1|last=Perez|first=Jeff|date=7 July 2020|access-date=7 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Goyal |first=Saransh |date=2021-06-24 |title=Audi e-tron To Launch On 22 July; Will Be Available In Two Body Shapes |url=https://www.v3cars.com/news/audi-e-tron-to-launch-on-22-july-will-be-available-in-two-body-shapes |website=V3cars.com |publisher=V3Cars |location=India |access-date=2021-06-24}}</ref>

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=== Q5 e-tron (2021) ===
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[[File:2022 SAIC-Audi Q5 e-tron.jpg|thumb|Audi Q5 e-tron is based on MEB platform.]]
The Q5 e-tron is a battery electric [[Engineering:Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]] unveiled at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show. It is based on the MEB platform similar to the Q4 e-tron. Produced and marketed exclusively for the Chinese market, it is the first three-row SUV of the e-tron series.

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== Other vehicles ==
Audi have announced to launch 12 fully electric e-tron models by 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/104647/audi-planning-20-new-electric-models-and-12-new-suvs-by-2025|title=Audi planning 20 new electric models and 12 new SUVs by 2025|website=Auto Express}}</ref> Audi considers a sell price level of €100/kWh as suitable for higher-priced cars, but not for cheaper cars made in high volume.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/interview-audi-entwicklungs-vorstand-peter-mertens/|title=Neuer Audi Entwicklungs-Vorstand Peter Mertens: "Wir glauben an den Diesel"|date=21 June 2017|website=auto motor und sport}}</ref>

*Audi A4-sized EV, a [[Engineering:Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] based on the [[Engineering:Volkswagen Group Premium Platform Electric|PPE]] platform; planned production 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/343594/audi-a4-sized-electric-sedan-to-ride-on-porsche-ev-platform/|title=Audi A4-Sized Electric Sedan To Ride on Porsche EV Platform|website=InsideEVs}}</ref>
*[[Engineering:Audi PB18 e-tron|Audi PB18 e-tron]] concept, a mid-engine concept car designed as a radical driving machine for the racetrack and road.
*Audi A6 e-tron, the first car officially announced to use the new PPE platform,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/04/this-electric-fastback-is-the-next-audi-a6-e-tron-due-in-late-2022/|title=This electric fastback is the next Audi A6 e-tron, due in late 2022|date=19 April 2021|website=ArsTechnica}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-a6-e-tron-concept-previews-2023-electric-saloon|title=Audi A6 E-tron Concept previews 2023 electric saloon|date=19 April 2021|website=AutoCar UK}}</ref> planned production late 2022. 
*[[Engineering:Audi Q6 e-tron|Audi Q6 e-tron]], a larger e-tron SUV, between the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron.
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== Production vehicles (hybrid drivetrain) ==
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=== A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid (2013-2018, 2020) ===
[[File: 2013 LA Auto Show 001.JPG|thumb|Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid]]

In June 2012 the carmaker confirmed production plans for a [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]] version of the A3.<ref name=NYT01/><ref name=NYT02/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2012/03/09/audi-will-sell-a3-plug-in-in-europe-starting-in-2014/?a_dgi=aolshare_email|title=Audi will sell A3 plug-in in Europe starting in 2014 |author=Danny King|publisher=Autoblog Green|date=9 March 2012|access-date=10 March 2012}}</ref> The [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]] [[Engineering:Concept car|concept car]] was unveiled at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2013|2013 Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/05/audi-a3-e-tron-geneva-2013/|title=Audi A3 E-Tron is a look at battery-operated things to come|author=Zach Bowman|publisher=Autoblog.com|date=2013-03-05|access-date=2013-06-02}}</ref> The basic powertrain hardware of the Audi A3 e-tron is shared by the Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrid, but the software controls of each car are different.<ref name=VWemobility>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/03/20140313-golf.html|title=Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE |author=Mike Millikin |publisher=Green Car Congress|date=2014-03-13|access-date=2014-03-13}}</ref> In May 2013 Audi announced its decision to produce only a plug-in hybrid version, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.<ref name=A3etron>{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-a3-sportback-e-tron-plug-hybrid-arrive-2014|title=Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid to arrive in 2014|author=Lewis Kingston|work=Autocar|date=2013-05-31|access-date=2013-06-02}}</ref><ref name=A3etron02>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/audi-says-a3-sportback-e-tron-goes-into-production-this-year/|title=Audi Says A3 Sportback e-tron Goes into Production And on Sale THIS Year|author=Jay Cole|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=2013-05-31|access-date=2013-06-02}}</ref> The A3 Sportback e-tron has an 8.8 kWh battery pack that delivers an [[Engineering:All-electric range|all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=on}} on the [[Engineering:New European Driving Cycle|NEDC]] cycle, and a total of {{Convert|940|km|abbr=on}}. The plug-in hybrid can reach a top speed of {{Convert|220|kph|mph|abbr=on}} and can reach {{Convert|100|kph|abbr=on}} in 7.6 seconds. According to Audi the car has an average fuel efficiency of {{convert|1.25|L/100km|mpgus|0|abbr=on}} and {{CO2}} emissions of 35g/km.<ref name=A3etron/><ref name=A3etron02/>

In September 2013, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Audi announced that pricing for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron will start in Germany at €37,000 (US${{International dollars|37000|Germany}}).<ref>{{cite web|title=Audi A3 E-tron gets priced for Germany at 37,000 Euros|url=http://www.myelectriccarforums.com/audi-a3-e-tron-gets-priced-for-germany-at-37000-euros/|publisher=My Electric Car Forums|author=Mike Szostech}}</ref> The vehicle is also scheduled to arrive in Australia in early 2015.<ref name=Szostech>{{cite web|author1=Mike Szostech|title=Audi A3 e-Tron Availability|url=http://www.myaudia3etron.com/audi-a3-e-tron-availability/|publisher=My Electric Car Forums|access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> On 1 August 2014, Audi announced the vehicle is now on sale across Europe at the companies 410 dealerships<ref name=Szostech/> starting at €37,900 (US${{International dollars|37900|Germany}}).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwagen/a3/a3-sportback-e-tron.html#layer=/de/brand/de/neuwagen/a3/a3-sportback-e-tron.engine_compare.8VAAPX2.techdata.html|title=A3 Sportback e-tron|access-date=21 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170123182100/https://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwagen/a3/a3-sportback-e-tron.html#layer=/de/brand/de/neuwagen/a3/a3-sportback-e-tron.engine_compare.8VAAPX2.techdata.html|archive-date=23 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The first 227 vehicles were registered in Germany in August 2014.<ref name=Germany082014>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/germany-plug-electric-vehicle-sales-report-august-2014/|title=Germany Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales Report August 2014|author=Mark Kane|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=2014-09-24|access-date=2014-09-29}}</ref> According to JATO Dynamics, a total of 415 vehicles have been registered worldwide through September 2014,<ref name=JATO092014>{{cite web|url=http://dailykanban.com/2014/12/ev-sales-rise-jato-counts-4000-fewer-model-s-tesla/|title=While EV sales rise, JATO counts 4,000 fewer Model S than Tesla |author=Bertel Schmitt|publisher=Daily Kanban |date=2014-12-03|access-date=2014-12-06}}</ref> of which, 250 were registered in Germany.<ref name=GERsales092014>{{cite web|url=http://www.ev-sales.blogspot.ca/2014/10/germany-september-2014.html|title=Germany September 2014|author=Jose Pontes|publisher=EVSales.com|date=2014-10-15|access-date=2014-12-06}}</ref>

Retail sales were scheduled to begin in the U.S. in early 2015.<ref name=A3Launch>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/audi-confirms-early-2015-launch-of-a3-sportback-e-tron-plug-in-hybrid-in-us/|title=Audi Announces Early 2015 Launch of A3 Sportback E-tron Plug-In Hybrid in US|author=Eric Loveday|website= InsideEVs |date=2013-10-25|access-date=2013-10-26}}</ref> In an April 2015 video, Audi America president Scott Keogh said the 'price point is going to be around $40,000,' but made no indication if that was before or after tax incentives.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Szostech|first1=Michael|title=Audi A3 e-Tron Price|url=http://www.myaudia3etron.com/audi-a3-e-tron-price/|publisher=MECF|access-date=17 April 2015}}</ref>

Audi discontinued the A3 PHEV Sportback e-tron in Europe in November 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/279306/audi-a3-etron-axed-in-europe/|title=Audi calls time on the A3 e-tron|last=e-tron|first=Audi A3 Sportback|website=Motor1.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-12-24}}</ref> However, the model was briefly re-introduced at the end of 2019 for MY20, now called A3 Sportback 40 e-tron under Audi's new naming scheme. The revised A3 e-tron in the UK featured a different level of specification, losing the previously standard LED headlights but gaining Audi's virtual cockpit as standard. The revised model featured the same battery and drivetrain as before, now rated at 22 miles of electric range under the new WLTP test.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A3 Sportback e-tron returns - Poole Audi, Poole, Dorset|url=https://www.pooleaudi.co.uk/news/a3-sportback-e-tron-returns/86966|access-date=2020-12-16|website=www.pooleaudi.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Quietly does it |url=https://www.audi.co.uk/audi-update/3-e-tron.html |access-date=2020-12-16 |website=Audi UK |language=en}}</ref>
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== Concept vehicles ==
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=== e-tron Frankfurt (2009)===
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[[File:Audi e-tron Heck.JPG|thumb|Audi e-tron (Frankfurt)]]

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 [[Company:UQM Technologies|UQM Technologies]] motors,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uqm.com/newsandevents/2011/08/11/uqm-selected-to-receive-3m-doe-funding-to-develop-non-rare-earth-magnet-electric-motors-for-vehicle-electrification/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205060937/http://uqm.com/newsandevents/2011/08/11/uqm-selected-to-receive-3m-doe-funding-to-develop-non-rare-earth-magnet-electric-motors-for-vehicle-electrification/|url-status=dead|title=UQM Selected to Receive $3M DOE Funding to Develop Non-rare-earth Magnet Electric Motors for Vehicle Electrification &#124; UQM News and Events|access-date=16 July 2019|archive-date=5 February 2013}}</ref> providing [[Engineering:Four-wheel drive|four-wheel drive]]. Together, these produce {{convert|313|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|4500|Nm|lb.ft|2|abbr=on}} of torque, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 4.8 seconds.

A {{Convert|470|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} 42.4 kWh [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion battery]] is located in front of the rear axle and provides a range of approximately {{convert|248|km|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="audi-frankfurt">{{cite web|url=http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/audi_e-tron/frankfurt_showcar_audi.html|title=Frankfurt showcar Audi e-tron|work=audi.com|publisher=[[Company:Audi|Audi]]|access-date=5 October 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101001060544/http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/audi_e-tron/frankfurt_showcar_audi.html| archive-date= 1 October 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> with a full charge taking 6–8 hours from a normal household socket. It has ceramic disc brakes as well as regenerative braking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/241645/electric_audi_r8.html|title=Electric Audi R8|work=Evo|date=15 September 2009
|access-date=20 January 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101229004812/http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/241645/electric_audi_r8.html| archive-date= 29 December 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> In 2010 Audi began a development program with the objective to manufacture a limited production R8 e-tron.<ref name="autocar-r8-etron">{{cite news|last=Kable|first=Greg|title=Audi R8 e-tron hits the road|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Audi-E-tron/250364/|access-date=5 October 2010|newspaper=Autocar|date=8 June 2010|archive-date=13 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613002956/http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Audi-E-tron/250364/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com:443/en/press-releases/the-audi-e-tron-1358|title=The Audi e-tron|website=Audi MediaCenter}}</ref> The R8 e-tron made a brief appearance in the 2013 Marvel Studios release of Iron Man 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-r8-e-tron-iron-man-3-2013-03-08|title=Iron Man gets an Audi R8 e-tron|date=8 March 2013|access-date=11 May 2014|archive-date=13 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513012118/http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/audi-r8-e-tron-iron-man-3-2013-03-08|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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 [[Engineering:All-electric range|all-electric range]] as battery technology had not advanced as quickly as Audi had expected, making the R8 e-tron unviable for series production.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/all-electric-audi-r8-e-tron-wont-go-sale|title=All-electric Audi R8 e-tron won't go on sale|author= Lewis Kingston |work=Autocar|date=2013-05-28|access-date=2014-03-11}}</ref> 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 {{convert|215|km|abbr=on}} to approximately {{convert|450|km|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insideevs.com/280-mile-audi-r8-e-tron-becomes-reality/|title=280 Mile Audi R8 E-Tron Becomes Reality – Will Be Built "Upon Customer Request"|author=Eric Loveday|publisher=InsideEVs.com|date=2014-03-11|access-date=2014-03-11}}</ref>
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=== e-tron Detroit showcar (2010) ===
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[[File:Audi e-tron Detroit.JPG|thumb|Audi e-tron (Detroit showcar)]]

The Audi e-tron Detroit showcar (confusingly, also named "e-tron") includes 2 electric motors driving the rear wheels with a combined output of {{convert|204|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|2650|Nm|lb.ft|2|abbr=on}} of torque, with lithium-ion batteries behind passenger compartment and ahead of the rear axle, adaptive matrix beam LED headlight modules with clear glass covers, fully automatic light assistance system, Audi Space Frame with doors, lids, sidewalls and roof made of a fiber-reinforced plastic; built-in central display with integrated MMI functions, front axle hydraulic fixed-caliper brake, electrically actuated floating-caliper brakes mounted on the rear axle, [[Physics:Heat pump|heat pump]], triangular double wishbones made of forged aluminum components at the front and rear axles, direct rack-and-pinion steering, 19-inch wheels of 35-spoke design, 235/35 front and 255/35 rear tires. The concept car can accelerate from {{convert|0|-|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 5.9 seconds.<ref name="audi-detroit">{{cite web|url=http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/audi_e-tron/detroit_showcar_audi.html |title=Detroit showcar Audi e-tron |work=audi.com |publisher=[[Company:Audi|Audi]] |access-date=5 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100801214501/http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/audi_e-tron/detroit_showcar_audi.html |archive-date=1 August 2010}}</ref>

The vehicle was unveiled in the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com:443/en/press-releases/the-detroit-showcar-audi-e-tron-shows-another-variant-of-an-electric-vehicle-developed-by-audi-1165|title=The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron shows another variant of an electric vehicle developed by Audi|website=Audi MediaCenter}}</ref>

A similar production model, based on a future mid-engined automotive platform codenamed 9X1, shared with [[Company:Porsche|Porsche]] and [[Company:Volkswagen|Volkswagen]], is reportedly under development.<ref name="kacher-mimo">{{cite web|last=Kacher|first=Georg|title=Audi R5 e-tron: Finding Mimo|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/green/news/1007_audi_r5_etron/index.html|work=Automobile Magazine|publisher=Source Interlink Media|access-date=15 October 2010|date=21 July 2010|archive-date=23 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723171302/http://www.automobilemag.com/green/news/1007_audi_r5_etron/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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=== A1 e-tron (2010) ===

The Audi A1 e-tron concept car, an [[Engineering:Electric vehicle|electric]] variant of the [[Engineering:Audi A1|Audi A1]] production model, was first shown at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2010|2010 Geneva Motor Show]]. The A1 e-tron is a series [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]], powered by an [[Physics:Electric motor|electric motor]] from UQM with a continuous output of {{convert|45|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}, and a peak output of {{convert|75|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}. A 254&nbsp;cc [[Engineering:Wankel engine|Wankel engine]] is also used to power a {{convert|15|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} range-extending [[Engineering:Electrical generator|generator]].<ref name="audi-a1etron">{{cite web|url=http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/audi_e-tron/audi_a1_e-tron.html |title=Audi A1 e-tron |work=audi.com |publisher=Audi AG |access-date=15 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731084102/http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/audi_e-tron/audi_a1_e-tron.html |archive-date=31 July 2010}}</ref>
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=== e-tron Spyder (2010) ===
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[[File:Mondial de l'Automobile 2010, Paris - France (5058749804).jpg|thumb|Audi e-tron Spyder]]

Shown at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, this [[Engineering:Roadster (automobile)|roadster]] is a [[Engineering:Plug-in hybrid|plug-in hybrid]] powered by a {{convert|221|kW|bhp|0|abbr=on}} twin-turbo TDI 3.0 L V6 diesel engine driving the rear wheels, plus two electric motors together producing {{convert|64|kW|bhp|0|abbr=on}} powering the front wheels. Acceleration to {{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} is achieved in 4.4 seconds,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/design_studies/audi_e-tron_spyder.tab_0001.html|title=Audi e-tron Spyder|work=audi.com|publisher=[[Company:Audi|Audi]]|access-date=5 October 2010| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101003100409/http://www.audi.com/com/brand/en/experience/design___technology/audi_e-tron/audi_e-tron_spyder.html| archive-date= 3 October 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> and it could theoretically travel 30 miles on electric power at the equivalent of 107 mpg. Audi also claimed the car had a range of 620 miles on combined diesel and electric power.

Audi presented the e-tron Spyder in January 2011 at the Las Vegas [[Engineering:Consumer Electronics Show|Consumer Electronics Show]], near identical to the Paris show car, but this time painted bright red. The car was advertised with the same performance specifications, including an electronically limited top speed of {{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/261616/new_audi_etron_spyder_revealed.html|title=New Audi e-tron Spyder revealed|work=Evo|date=7 January 2011|access-date=20 January 2011}}</ref>
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=== A3 Sportback e-tron all-electric (2011) ===
The Audi A3 e-tron is an all-electric car variant of the [[Engineering:Audi A3|Audi A3]] production model. The A3 e-tron is powered by an electric motor under the hood which sends power from the rear- and mid-mounted battery packs to the front wheels. The 26.5 kWh [[Engineering:Lithium-ion battery|lithium-ion battery]] pack provides an optimal range of around {{convert|92|mi|abbr=on}}, but between {{Convert|70|and|75|mi|abbr=on}} in real driving conditions. Top speed is limited to {{Convert|89|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref name=NYT01>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/13/driving-the-audi-a3-e-tron/?ref=automobiles|title=Driving the Audi A3 E-tron|author=Lawrence Ulrich|work={{wipe|The New York Times}}|date=2012-06-13|access-date=2012-06-17}}</ref>

Audi deployed a fleet of 17 all-electric A3 by mid-2012 as part of a testing program in the U.S. The testing is conducted among Audi's engineers and company employees, and the company has no plans to test the vehicles with customers.<ref name=NYT01/><ref name=NYT02>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/07/in-audi-e-tron-program-pure-electrics-surrender-some-charge-to-plug-in-hybrids/|title=In Audi E-tron Program, Pure Electrics Surrender Some Charge to Plug-in Hybrids|author=Jim Motavalli|work={{wipe|The New York Times}}|date=2012-06-07|access-date=2012-06-17}}</ref>
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=== R8 e-tron (2015) ===
The production version of the Audi R8 e-tron was introduced at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2015|2015 Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite news|title=2016 Audi R8 e-tron: The Electrified R8 Finally Arrives|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2016-audi-r8-e-tron-photos-and-info-news|access-date=7 March 2015|publisher=Car and Driver}}</ref> The limited production electric sports car was available only in Europe. Fewer than 100 units were sold at the end of production run.<ref name=R8>{{cite news |url=http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-e-tron-is-gone-audi-pulls-the-plug-on-its-electric-r8/ |title=The e-tron Is Gone: Audi Pulls the Plug on Its Electric R8 |first=Jens |last=Meiners |work=Car and Driver |date=2016-10-12 |access-date=2016-10-13 |archive-date=12 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912175924/http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-e-tron-is-gone-audi-pulls-the-plug-on-its-electric-r8/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== A6 e-tron (2021) ===
The [[Engineering:Audi A6|A6]] e-tron was introduced at the April 2021 Auto Shanghai. It is expected to be built on the PPE platform co-developed with [[Company:Porsche|Porsche]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/501745/audi-a6etron-ppe-platform-concept/|title = Audi A6 E-Tron Concept Debuts on PPE Platform: 435-Mile Range}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoweek.com/news/green-cars/a36164351/audi-a6-etron-concept/|title = Audi Unveils Another e-tron Model, This One an A6 Concept|date = 19 April 2021}}</ref>

==Race cars==

===Le Mans Prototype racing cars===
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Audi used the e-tron quattro name on some versions of its [[Engineering:Audi R18|Audi R18]] racing car competing in the Le Mans Prototype class.

The car won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

===RS Q e-tron (2021-)===
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It is an off-road race car, originally built to complete in 2022 Dakar Rally.

===S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron (2021)===
It is a version of [[Engineering:Audi S1|Audi S1]] developed for Block's Elektrikhana video, based on Ken Block's 1980s Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak race car.<ref>[http://hypebeast.com/2021/12/ken-block-audi-s1-e-tron-quattro-hoonitron-electric-cars-racing-hoonigan-elektrikhana Ken Block Unveils His 1980s Pikes Peak-Inspired Audi S1 e-tron Quattro Hoonitron]</ref><ref>[http://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/this-is-ken-blocks-audi-s1-hoonitron-14444 This is Ken Block’s Audi S1 Hoonitron]</ref>

==See also==
*[[Engineering:List of electric cars currently available|List of electric cars currently available]]
*[[Engineering:List of production battery electric vehicles|List of production battery electric vehicles]]

== References ==
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==External links==

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