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Audi's first all-electric model e-tron prototype unveiled at Geneva Motor Show; check out sporty premium SUV

The future of mobility is electric and German carmaker Audi is looking to grab a big pie of the emerging market with its spectacular product. At the Geneva Motor Show Audi unveiled its e-tron prototype that is fully electric. The car is encircled by alternating orange and black segments and the expressive sills, with colorful inserts, indicate what this vehicle is all about - the battery and therefore, energy center of the car. 

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Audi's first all-electric model e-tron prototype unveiled at Geneva Motor Show; check out sporty premium SUV
Audi has unveiled the prototype for its first all-electric model at the Geneva Motor Show. The sporty SUV combines the space and comfort of a typical luxury car with a range suitable for everyday use. Image source: company website
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Thu, Mar 08, 2018
01:30 pm
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Audi has unveiled the prototype for its first all-electric model at the Geneva Motor Show. The sporty SUV combines the space and comfort of a typical luxury car with a range suitable for everyday use. Until the start of production, almost 250 development vehicles will complete testing under extreme conditions worldwide. The Audi e-tron prototype offers a preview of the first all-electric model from the brand with the four rings. 
 
The camouflaged exterior conceals a sporty premium SUV with space for five people along with plenty of luggage – the space and comfort are similar to that of a typical Audi luxury class model. The range suitable for longer journeys and the comprehensive charging options allow customers to drive purely electrically without making compromises. 
 
The production version of the Audi e-tron prototype can fill up on electricity at fast-charging stations with up to 150 kw charging capacity. In just under 30 minutes, the SUV is then ready for the next leg of the long-distance journey. The electrical quattro catapults the four-wheel drive into a new age and ensures strong performance on any terrain. The production version of the Audi e-tron launches on the European market at the end of 2018.  
 
“Audi sets an important milestone for the company’s future with its first purely electrically powered model,” said Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “In 2020 we will have three all-electric vehicles in our product range, with a four-door Gran Turismo – the production version of the Audi e-tron Sportback concept – and a model in the compact segment joining the sporty SUV. We will be launching more than 20 electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2025 – spread across all segments and concepts,” the Audi CEO explains.  
 
High-voltage technology
 
The Audi e-tron prototype does not wear the traditional prototype camouflage, but instead illustrates its electrification with a specially developed design film. The distorted e-tron lettering stretches across the entire flank, as if it was charged with electricity. 
 
The “e” winds its way around the tailgate at the height of the front fender and is literally electrifying. Mimicking the high-voltage grid, orange elements illustrate the fact that the Audi e-tron prototype is fully electric. 
 
Testing under extreme conditions
 
Audi is testing the pre-series vehicles for customer-focused operation in all climate zones ranging from below -20 to above +50 degrees Celsius (-4° to +122° F). In addition, intensive tests of the charging technology are being conducted worldwide – an important safeguarding criterion for battery-electric models. The individual charging standards are tested on proving grounds and in public areas to validate the full range of different charging options. In total, just under 250 Audi e-tron prototypes are used in the  tests. They will cover more than five million kilometers (3,106,856 mi) – roughly equivalent  to 125 times around the earth and 85,000 hours on the road.  

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