From sedan to SUV, Audi's plug-in hybrid range is comprehensive.
The combination of a combustion engine with an electric engine is the recipe that allowed the house of the four rings to extend the hybrid proposal to a long list of models in the range, from the Audi A6 sedan to the Audi A8 flagship, passing through the SUVs. Audi Q5 MY20 and Audi Q7.
The Audi plug-in hybrid technology version is the one that combines sporting performance with low fuel consumption and emissions, significant advantages in terms of mobility and taxation, as well as an electric range ideal for urban journeys.
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Driving with zero emissions is entrusted to the electric motor and as a basic setting, the Audi plug-in hybrid models start in EV mode and travel with zero emissions until the driver presses the accelerator pedal firmly.
Intelligent traction management regulates the interaction between the combustion engine and the electric motor, opting for sailing or energy recovery.
The automatic hybrid mode makes use of predictive traction management, based on the analysis of information related to navigation and vehicle dynamics.
Alternatively, the driver can freely decide if and how to intervene in the interaction between the thermal engine and the electric motor.
The driving programs 'EV', 'Auto' and 'Hold' respectively give priority to electric drive, automatic hybrid mode or energy saving for the benefit of a subsequent journey phase.
Through the Audi drive select system, the driver also has the classic driving programs auto, comfort, dynamic, efficiency and individual at his disposal, in addition to the allroad and offroad / lift modes for the Audi Q5 MY20 and Audi Q7 TFSI.
By connecting to a 7.4 kW alternating current column, the battery is completely regenerated in 2.5 hours.
While traveling, customers can also recharge thanks to the Audi e-tron Charging Service which guarantees access to a vast network of public charging stations in 25 European countries.
A card is enough to start charging, regardless of the supplier.
To date, the Audi plug-in hybrid range includes the Audi A6 and Audi A6 Avant, the Audi A7 Sportback four-door coupe, the flagship Audi A8 and the Audi Q5 MY20 and Audi Q7 SUVs.
Audi A6, Audi A7 Sportback, Audi Q5 MY20 and Audi Q7 TFSI and are offered in two versions with the more variant which, in addition to a higher overall powertrain power, can count on the sporty suspension and on the S line aesthetic characterization.
Audi A8 TFSI e is available with standard wheelbase or long wheelbase L configuration.
In the coming months, Audi will present new PHEV models and will offer a plug-in hybrid solution for eight different ranges.
Specifically, the TFSI and new Audi A3 variants, the Audi Q8 SUV coupé and the Audi Q3 compact sport utility will debut.
