Audi A3 E Tron

On the road an expansive fast charging network can help keep your vehicle charged.

Audi a3 e tron. The compact audi a3 sportback e tron combines the strengths of an electric drive system with the benefits of a combustion engine. The audi a3 sportback is an alluring choice and the added plug in hybrid technology of the e tron model could make it even more attractive to drivers with a large ish company car budget. Audi a3 e tron first drive review. The audi a3 sportback e tron is a plug in hybrid version of the regular a3.

A space saving lithium ion battery mounted underneath the rear seat stores the energy for the electric motor. The new plug in hybrid petrol version of the audi a3 promises a staggering 188mpg and a satisfying driving experience but it comes at a premium. In may 2013 audi confirmed its decision to produce a plug in hybrid version of the a3 the audi a3 sportback e tron which was scheduled for retail sales in europe by late 2013 and by mid 2014 in the u s. So rather than having just a conventional petrol or diesel engine this combines a petrol engine with an electric motor and a relatively large battery.

View the exciting audi range and book your test drive request a brochure configure your audi or find your nearest audi centre. Official audi new and used cars. The audi q7 e tron quattro which is the first ever plug in hybrid to feature quattro is extraordinarily efficient and offers the highest electric range in its segment. The a3 e tron shares the same plug in hybrid powertrain used in both the volkswagen golf gte and passat gte.

Check specs prices performance and compare with similar cars. The battery ensures a purely electric range of at least 50 kilometres in urban environments. In fairness in our test we saw just 40 mpge but by most every. Audi e tron technology is designed to help simplify your life with convenient home charging solutions so you can be more prepared for your daily commute.