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Audi Introduces Updated A1 e-tron

Audi has revealed an updated version of its A1 e-tron, promising an “evolved drive” with more power and torque. The launch coincides with the German government’s Electromobility Showcase initiative, in which Audi will offer 80 of


Audi has revealed an updated version of its A1 e-tron, promising an “evolved drive” with more power and torque.

The launch coincides with the German government’s Electromobility Showcase initiative, in which Audi will offer 80 of the new A1 e-trons across three German states. Together, the 80 A1 e-trons will cover a total of one million kilometres.

In addition, Audi will test a new “intelligent charging” system, which enables drivers to locate and then “reserve” a charging station and keep up-to-date with the car’s charging status using a smartphone.

This follows-on from Audi’s 2012 A1 e-tron trial, in which 50,000km was covered by a trial fleet in Munich. On that occasion, Audi described the charging and driving behaviours of the A1 e-tron to be very positive. (As it would... - Ed)

The updated model now develops 85kW of power and 300Nm of torque; an increase of 10kW over the previous model with a very healthy torque boost of 60Nm.

Acceleration has improved to 9.8 seconds for the 0-100km/h time, and the A1 e-tron has a limited top-speed of 130km/h.

The A1 e-tron can travel up to 50km using battery energy alone. At this point, the range extending rotary engine kicks in, increasing the range to 250km.

A full charge for the 13.3 kWh lithium-ion battery can be achieved from a standard household outlet in three hours.

No doubt Audi will be watching the results from trial cars very keenly, as will TMR.

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