Audi is reportedly reducing its ambition for 2019 with now 45.000 units foreseen for 2019 – a little more than 10’000 less than initially scheduled. The reason for that is that Audi is relying on a single supplier for its batteries:LG Chem and they are not delivering as planned and also at a higher price thanks to their dominant position. Added to that, is also … Continue reading Audi e-Tron delayed again because of batteries shortage
Today I had the change to be lended a new Audi e-tron from Arenaz and drive it up to Lausanne’s closest IONITY fast charger close to Bern. The e-tron was charged at around 40% when I left and the GOM (Guess-O-Meter) was estimating my arrival with some 15km. Needless to say I drove in efficiency mode and had a close look at the GOM and … Continue reading Audi e-tron fast charging @ IONITY
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in charge of homologating all vehicules sold in the US has officially certified the Audi e-tron for 204 miles – meaning 328km. This is a usual less than the e-Tron WLTP range of 417km, but as usual these WLTP ranges are not reachable in normal life conditions. As with all EVs the range depends on so many factors that … Continue reading Audi e-tron get 328km EPA range
