Audi will launch three new all-electric models by 2020
German car manufacturer outlined its focus towards electrifying its model range at annual general meeting
Audi has confirmed that it will introduce three new electric vehicles by 2020.
The move comes as part of the company’s move towards “extensive electrification” that will also see its core models increasingly offering electrified powertrain options.
By 2025, Audi wants to see 30 per cent of its sales coming from fully or partially electrified cars. It has utilised its place within the VW Group to share technologies, partnering with Porsche to co-develop electric car architecture.
Audi also confirmed the introduction of two new SUVs to its model lineup – the Q4 and Q8 – at its annual general meeting in Neckarsulm, Germany.
Rupert Stadler, chairman of the board of management at Audi, said: “We are rejuvenating our model portfolio enormously and will renew five existing core model series by mid-2018.
“In addition, we will expand our successful Q family by 2019 with two new concepts – the Audi Q8 and the Audi Q4 – and we will launch our battery-electric e-tron models.”
Audi has been at the forefront of switching to green technology within the VW Group following the diesel emissions scandal – last year it dramatically pulled its successful World Endurance Championship team to instead focus on the all-electric Formula E series.
