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Battery preconditioning optimizes charging performance to minimize charging times Predictive thermal management puts battery cells in the ideal temperature range while approaching a charging station The Audi e-tron route planner provides charging station information – including the number of available stations, payment options, and more Audi offers helpful functions in its electric model series that significantly shorten charging times and make it much easier to find charging stations. The key to optimal charging success There are several basic factors that promote fast charging: Sufficient preconditioning Battery temperature in ideal temperature range of +25°C to +45°C Low state of charge (SoC) at charging start Moderate interior climate control during charging Sufficient power output at charging station How battery temperature affects charging times The temperature of the high-voltage battery (HV battery) has a significant impact on the maximum power output, the charging time, and ultimately the battery’s own service life. In order to ensure optimal charging performance and fast charging stops in low or high outside temperatures, the HV battery must be sufficiently preconditioned. The ideal range for charging the HV battery is between 25 and 45 degrees Celsius. Temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius can damage the battery’s electronics and chemical components. At the same time, temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius increase the battery’s internal electrical resistance, which means that charging will take longer. For this reason, the Q6 e-tron, A6 e-tron, e-tron GT, and Q4 e-tron model series feature a predictive thermal management system designed to put the battery cells in the ideal temperature range while approaching a DC fast-charging (HPC) station. The process of achieving this ideal charging condition is known as preconditioning. It works by heating the battery in cold temperatures and cooling it in warm temperatures.

The DAZN app is now available in the new models of the Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi A6, Audi A6 e-tron, and Audi Q6 e-tron series via the Audi Application Store. Audi is taking its special relationship with sports to the next level by becoming the first carmaker to integrate the extensive offering of the DAZN sports streaming service into its vehicles. This will allow sports fans to experience live sports, highlights, and documentaries from the driver’s seat on the 14.5-inch MMI touch display, for example during a charging break. The app’s integration also means great things for passengers, who can follow all the content on the MMI passenger display even when the car is moving. Using a range of well-known third-party apps, they can watch live sporting events, movies, or series and access games on the 10.9-inch passenger display without distracting the driver. The DAZN app is now available in select vehicles via the Audi Application Store. This currently includes the Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi A6, Audi A6 e-tron, and Audi Q6 e-tron series, which all have an Android-based infotainment system as their onboard operating system. From Audible to Zoom: app portfolio continues to grow The premium carmaker offers its customers a range of market-specific third-party apps in the store, including Amazon Music, Audible, booking.com, Spotify, Yelp, YouTube – and now DAZN. The app portfolio is steadily growing to provide a wide selection of entertainment options, especially for short breaks. The infotainment system seamlessly integrates the customer’s digital ecosystem, which accompanies them throughout their daily lives. In addition to the infotainment system, the “Audi Application Store and Smartphone Interface” is also required. The Audi Application Store is integrated directly into the MMI and does not require a smartphone to use. A myAudi account and an active data connection are necessary.

FAW has 60 percent holding, Volkswagen 30 percent. 1996 Start of production of Audi 200 (an adapted Audi 100 with V6 engine) in FAW‑Volkswagen joint venture. 1999 Start of production of Audi A6 in China. Specially developed for China, the model has an extended wheelbase. 2003 Market launch of Audi A4 manufactured in Changchun. 2005 Market entry of next generation of Audi A6. The long version manufactured in China is given the new name of Audi A6 L. 2006 Foundation of Audi Sales Division (ASD) as independent marketing and sales department in FAW‑Volkswagen joint venture. 2009 Market launch of Audi A4 L, the first long version of a premium automobile in the upper mid-range category. Foundation of Audi China in Beijing as 100% subsidiary of AUDI AG. 2010 Market launch of Audi Q5 manufactured in Changchun. In October, Audi and FAW-Volkswagen celebrate the delivery of the millionth Audi in China. 2012 Market launch of next generation of Audi A6 L. 2013 Opening of Audi City Beijing and Audi China R&D. Market launch of Audi Q3 manufactured in Changchun. 25 years of Audi in China. Delivery of two millionth Audi in China. 2014 Market launch of the Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan models manufactured in Foshan. 2015 Delivery of three millionth Audi in China. With the imported Audi A3 e-tron, the e-tron era dawns in China. Keynote by Audi at first CES Asia in Shanghai. 2016 Market launch of next generation of Audi A4 L. First Chinese brand summit in Shanghai. Start of production of first locally produced PHEV model, the Audi A6 L e-tron. Inauguration of first local Audi gear works in Tianjin. 2017 Market launch of Audi Q7 e-tron (import). Launch of Audi on demand+ in Beijing. 2018 Receipt of two test licenses for highly automated driving (Level 4) in Wuxi and Beijing. Launch of locally manufactured Audi Q2 L. Launch of Audi Q5 with extended wheelbase. World premiere of Audi Q8 in Shenzhen.

The focus in 2025 is on renewing the two important model series A6 and Q3. At the beginning of the month, Audi presented the A6 Avant as the first model of the A6 family; others will follow. The new Audi Q3 will make its debut in summer 2025. Audi already launched a PHEV push at the end of 2024 with the A3 Sportback TFSI e and the A3 allstreet TFSI e. A total of ten new plug-in hybrid models will therefore be launched by the end of 2025. Market-specific regional strategies Audi also continues to pursue market-specific regional strategies. The company plans to strengthen its market position particularly in the United States, the world’s second-largest automotive market, by launching ten new models and further product upgrades by the end of next year. The Audi Q6 e-tron has already been launched in the US market, to be followed in 2025 by the A6 e-tron and the new generations of the successful Q5, A5, and A6 combustion engine models. In China, Audi has refined its product strategies with its two partners FAW and SAIC and is gradually expanding its range of locally available electric models. Together with FAW, Audi started production of the Audi Q6L e-tron at the newly built Audi FAW NEV Company plant in Changchun at the end of 2024. Further China-specific models will be manufactured there starting in mid-2025. Audi is also working with SAIC to develop intelligent and connected electric vehicles specifically for the Chinese market. Revenue within expected range Audi Group revenue reached 64,532 million euros (-7.6 percent) in the 2024 fiscal year. In addition to the decline in deliveries, this was due, in part, to numerous model changeovers and product launches that will only gradually benefit revenue and profit. The share of EU-taxonomy-aligned revenue was 10.2 percent (2023: 16.3 percent). Operating profit affected by restructuring expenses The operating profit of the Audi Group amounted to 3,903 million euros in 2024 (2023: 6,280 million euros).

Tradition unites: for the twelfth time, Audi brings personalization to life at the Italian design fair Perfection in detail: business flagship A6 Avant impresses with an upgraded interior in Baikal Blue and Neodymium Gold New colors and materials for Audi exclusive’s 30th anniversary: “Material Bar” shows the variety of personal design Having set standards in the personalization of premium vehicles since 1995, Audi is celebrating the 30th anniversary of top-level customization this year. For the occasion, Audi exclusive is premiering new colors and materials that give the business flagship A6 Avant a unique character. At Milan Design Week from April 7 to 13, the master of upgrades will unveil a special representative of the luxury model. In addition to the wide range of personalization options made possible by Audi exclusive, exhibitions on aerodynamics and lighting technology provide interesting insights. Your car is an unmistakable expression of your personality – that is the philosophy of Audi exclusive. With countless options for personalization, customers can design their vehicle as a one-of-a-kind model. The highest quality materials and a passion for detail are the foundation of individual luxury. The new A6 Avant impresses with perfect proportions that feature a long wheelbase, large wheels, and sculpted body. At Milan Design Week, Audi exclusive will unveil an upgraded version of the luxury model. The sports seats are finished in a luxurious combination of Baikal Blue and Neodymium Gold with contrasting stitching in Baikal Blue. In combination with the Vanadium applications, the A6 Avant takes elegance and exclusivity to perfection. “Neodymium is a metal that occurs naturally in combination with minerals. Our selection of colors was inspired by this luxurious element,” said Color & Trim Designer Nadine Wolfinger. “Combined with the intense hue of Baikal Blue, the interior takes on a particularly elegant appearance.

Audi A6 e-tron As the second model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the Audi A6 e-tron continues the PPE’s familiar product strengths of performance, range, efficiency, and charging. It is also the platform’s first model with a flat floor concept. The exterior is powerful, sporty, and perfectly proportioned. The interior exemplifies Audi's new design philosophy.

With series production beginning in late 2024, Audi is producing the two models Q6L e-tron and Q6L Sportback e-tron at the new site, followed by the Audi A6L e-tron later. The long-wheelbase versions are oriented towards the needs of Chinese customers. The plantwas built on around 150 hectares and, as the newest production facility within the Audi production network, it is setting new standards in terms of digitalization, efficiency, and sustainability. A central IT system that also includes the neighboring supplier park helps in efficiently controlling and monitoring all production steps. The cross-site environmental program “Mission:Zero” sets the parameters for sustainability, ensuring vehicle production is net carbon neutral. With an annual capacity of more than 150,000 vehicles, the new location makes a key contribution to the further electrification of the Audi product portfolio in China. The Audi FAW NEV Company is the first cooperation company with a majority Audi holding in China. Finished at the end of 2013, the FAW-Volkswagen plant in the southern Chinese city of Foshan manufactures the Audi Q2 L based on the MQB platform and since 2019 the electric Audi Q2 L e-tron. In addition, the Audi Q4 e-tron is produced in Foshan. Meanwhile, the Audi Q3 and the Audi Q3 Sportback are manufactured at a plant in Tianjin in northern China, which opened in 2018. At Tianjin, the Audi transmission plant has also been manufacturing 7-gear S tronic transmissions at Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Tianjin) Corporation Ltd. (VWATJ) for the locally produced Audi A4 L, Audi A6 L, and Audi Q5 L models since 2016. Qingdao is the youngest location in the production network of FAW-Volkswagen. Opened in 2018, the plant is situated in Jimo, around 60 kilometers from Qingdao. In addition to automobile production with the Audi A3 Sportback and the Audi A3 L Sedan, the plant also possesses manufacturing facilities for high-voltage batteries.

From the initial idea to the finished automobile, the entire production process for the Audi Q2, Audi A3, Audi A6 e-tron, and Audi Q6 e-tron takes place at the Ingolstadt plant. The Audi Ingolstadt location continues to develop into a networked digital factory for the electrified future. Modern production systems and high-tech solutions enable highly efficient, sustainable manufacturing. With the Audi A6 e-tron and Audi Q6 e-tron, two fully electric models are rolling off the line in Ingolstadt. By making the assembly lines more flexible across the board and thanks to a battery assembly facility located nearby, the location is well prepared for the gradual shift to electric mobility and production of additional fully electric models. Current model series at location: Audi Q2, Audi A3, Audi A6 e-tron, Audi Q6 e-tron Audi Forum Ingolstadt At its main business site in Ingolstadt, AUDI AG offers visitors a comprehensive brand experience. The Audi Forum Ingolstadt is open to everyone with an interest in the brand and is a popular point of attraction and a tourist highlight for people from the region and around the world. Arno-Michael Drotleff Production Sites Audi Group