This technical animation shows the function of the plug-in hybrid drive of the new Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro. At the heart of the plug-in hybrid is a three-liter six-cylinder Otto engine with 250 kW (340 PS) of output, a compact electric motor (PSM) with a maximum output of 130 kW and 460 Nm of torque, and a new, more powerful, liquid-cooled lithium battery located under the floor of the trunk.
Audi is presenting seven world premieres at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show. Alongside the Audi prologue Avant show car, four new Audi R8 models are being exhibited at the Audi stand at Europe’s first major auto show of 2015. Other new models in Geneva are the Audi Q7 e-tron quattro and the Audi RS 3 Sportback.
Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI quattro: Fuel consumption in l/100 km: combined 1.9 – 1.8/power consumption in kWh/100km: combined 19.0-18.1; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 50 – 48
RS3 Sportback quattro: Fuel consumption in l/100 km: combined 8.3 - 8.1; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 194 - 189
RS6 TFSI quattro: Fuel consumption in l/100 km: combined 9.6; CO2 emissions combined in g/km: 223
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions data as well as the efficiency classes are dependent on the choice of wheels and tyres.
PPE makes optimal use of the advantages of an all-electric drive architecture to improve interior space, efficiency and performance Powerful and highly efficient electric motors and newly developed high-voltage battery for an impressive range suitable for everyday use The new E3 1.2 electronics architecture brings vehicle digitalization to a new level
The Premium Platform Electric (PPE), developed jointly with Porsche, is a key component for the expansion of the global portfolio of all-electric Audi models. For Audi, it represents an important step in becoming a leading provider of sustainable premium mobility. For the next generation of electric vehicles from Audi, the company has redeveloped the electric motors, the power electronics, the transmission, as well as the high-voltage battery and all related components, and tailored them exactly to the requirements of battery electric vehicles.
What differentiates the electric motor for the PPE from the electric drive systems that have been used to date? All powertrain components for the PPE are designed to be even more compact than the drive systems developed and installed previously, and they stand out due to higher efficiency. In total, the efficiency measures around the new electric motors for the PPE enable 40 kilometers of extra range compared to the first-generation Audi e-tron. In the area of production, the degree of automation and the vertical range of manufacture have increased significantly. The new electric motors for the PPE require about 30 percent less installation space than those of previous electric models. Their weight has been reduced by about 20 percent. The PSM (permanent magnet synchronous motor) on the rear axle of the Audi Q6 e-tron series has a length of 200 millimeters. The ASM (asynchronous motor) on the front axle has a length of 100 millimeters. When not in use, it is able to rotate freely without significant drag losses.
This technical animation shows the new battery and charging technology of the Audi Q6 e-tron. Powerful, compact, and scalable electric motors, as well as a newly developed lithium-ion battery consisting of twelve modules with a total gross capacity of 100 kWh (94.9 net) ensure a range of up to 625 km (388 mi).
At the 1995 International Motor Show, quattro GmbH presented the first customized Audi models, including the Audi A8 and the Audi Cabriolet. The following year, quattro GmbH was officially registered as a car manufacturer – the first in-house model was the Audi S6 plus. Today, the initial handful of people has grown into a team of around 1,500 dedicated employees. In 2020, series production, vehicle customization, Audi exclusive, and all Audi motorsport activities were brought together under Audi Sport GmbH. In this challenging market, Audi Sport GmbH once again achieved excellent sales figures in 2023 and is the first manufacturer to win an overall victory in one of the toughest rallies in the world, the legendary Dakar Rally. All this was made possible by the Audi Sport GmbH team repeatedly daring to do new things while at the same time remaining true to their intrinsic character. Going forward, the sporty Audi subsidiary is pursuing a clear and systematic electrification strategy. Their vision: To set standards in the high-performance customer experience and electrification sector – and thus ensure the future of the brand with the four rings’ sporty DNA.