Audi continues its electric offensive


Audi is proceeding full-steam ahead with its electrification offensive, writes Trish Whelan.

The Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro with 367hp system output (combined fuel consumption: 2.4 - 2.1 L/100kms; combined C02 emissions 53 - 46 g/km) is the first of the new plug-in models from Audi. The drive concept comprises a combustion engine and an electric motor allowing it to cover most everyday driving distances electrically. The WLTP all-electric range is more than 40 kms.

The new drive concept comprises a 2.0 TFSI, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 252hp and 370 Nm of torque, and an electric motor. The engine is matched with a seven-speed S tronic. The hybrid SUV has a system output of 270 kW (367hp) and total torque of 500 Nm just above idle. Acceleration from 9-100km/h takes 5.3 seconds and top speed is 239km/h.  

The car is the first time that the AWD with ultra technology is used in combination with an electric motor. 

The car comes standard with the Compact charging system plus a Mode 3 cable with Type 2 plug for use at public charging stations. The Compact charging system comprises cables for household and industrial outlets plus a control unit. Audi also offers an optional charging clip, a lockable wall-mounted holder for the charging system. A full charge at a CEE industrial outlet with 400 V/16 A takes 2.5 hours. 

The Audi e-tron Charging Service provides access to some 100,000 charging points in Europe with almost 1,100 public charge points available across the island of Ireland at the moment with a network of over 70 fast charges in the Republic of Ireland, primarily installed at service stations to facilitate longer journeys between major towns and cities. 

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