Audi releases electric e-tron 50

A new power option from the Audi e-tron family has been introduced – the Audi e-tron 50 quattro.

The electric model has two electric motors, with an output of 230kW and 540 Nm of torque. The battery provides a range over 300km.

The electric SUV goes from 0 to 100km/h in 7.0 seconds. Only the rear electric motor is active in most driving situations in order to achieve the highest efficiency – the front electric motor activates when needed.

“We are looking forward to adding the Audi e-tron 50 to the e-tron family. Like the e-tron 55 it’s infused with Audi legendary quattro DNA, delivering exhilarating performance and style,” Audi New Zealand general manager Dean Sheed.

“The Audi e-tron 50 with quattro technology can conquer any terrain, leaving minimal footprint.”

The battery unit stores up to 71 kWh of energy, attributed to the new drivetrain and high-voltage system. The system regulates the temperature of the interior and cools the electric motors, the power electronics and the charger.

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro can be charged at public charging across the country with fast-charging available up to 120 kW at high-power charging stations. Audi offers various charging options for at home or on the go. The vehicles mobile charging system can be used with a 230-volt household outlet or 32 Amp industrial plug via Audi’s home charging installation process.

More than 90% of all deceleration actions are undertaken with the rear electric motors.

“The level of local customer interest for the Audi e-tron 55 has been outstanding, with our 2019 allocation already sold through,” Sheed says.

“We expect interest from the e-tron 50 model to follow in its big brothers’ footsteps.

Prices start from $134,900 which includes a five year/150,000km warranty and a three-year motoring plan.