Audi A3 e-tron 2016 Owner's Manual
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A3 e-tron
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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Electric motors and gasoline engines excel in
dierent ways. While an electric motor’s extreme
eciency comes from its rotational motion and
minimal heat production, a gasoline engine has the
advantage of using an energy dense fuel, meaning
a small amount can go a long way.
1 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated in-
formation. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving
and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity
decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details. 2 The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron will
be available at participating dealers only.
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Energy _______
Leadership.
Not conformity.
There are those who happily accept the status quo, who are content with doing things
as they’ve always been done. And then there’s Audi. When our engineers were tasked
with designing the ultimate plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the moment, they
made sure it wouldn’t conform to the typical mainstream idea of a green vehicle,
while shifting the transportation narrative in a definitive way. They started with an
exceptional pairing—the unrivaled eciency of electric propulsion and the incredible
energy density of gasoline—then engineered the ideal electric motor and gasoline
engine to harness the unique properties of both. Taken as a whole, they make the
all-new Audi A3 Sportback e-tron® the electrifying exception to the old environmentally friendly vehicle rule: saving the world requires compromise.2 This is an Audi,
first and foremost. It just happens to do some things a little dierently—including
leading the way toward sustainable mobility.
Flexibility ______
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Open to travel.
Not limits.
By eectively harnessing the advantages
of two energy sources, the A3 Sportback
e-tron excels at both short commutes
and long hauls.
1 Based on preliminary manufacturer’s estimates. EPA range and fuel economy estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range
will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s
manual for details. 2 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. See wwwfueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details 3 Ideally, your e-tron must be traveling
above 60 mph under load in order for the gasoline-powered engine to most eciently recharge the battery in Charge Battery mode. 4 Always obey all speed and trac laws.
Go ahead, make those weekend getaway plans. The A3 Sportback e-tron® aords you the freedom
to drive gasoline-free during the week. How’s this? With an expected electric range of between
16 and 19 miles (final technical adjustments are being tested and implemented) from a fully charged
battery, a substantial amount of your daily driving needs can be met before your next recharge,
while the gasoline engine lets you venture on longer journeys whenever it suits you.1 That’s because
once the battery charge gets down to its reserve supply, the gasoline engine engages and helps
the vehicle operate as a highly ecient hybrid (and one that provides pure Audi driving enjoyment,
with a combined 204hp and nearly instantaneous torque), letting you conquer some serious miles
in any direction before needing to refuel.2 The result? Your travel options are wide open.
The energy source is your call
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Electric power now or later? That’s up to you.
With the unique Hold Battery mode, you can
choose exactly when you drive on electric power
alone. So if you want, you can save the electrical
energy stored in the battery for later use, such
as a city drive upon reaching your destination.
No plug? Recharge on the go
Charge Battery mode is the perfect mode when
you have longer highway drives between two
cities. You can start driving in EV mode, charge
on the highway (ideally above 60mph) and
then switch back to EV mode upon exiting.
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ELECTRIC RANGE
GASOLINE RANGE
CHARGE BATTERY MODE
Drive between 16 and 19
miles (final technical adjustments are being tested
and implemented) on pure
battery power.
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After the battery is depleted,
the gasoline engine will give
you a total range comparable
to a conventional vehicle.
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During highway driving,
switch to the Charge
Battery mode to enable the
gasoline-powered engine
to recharge the battery.
Once the battery has
been recharged, you can
resume driving on electric
power alone (perfect for
when you get close to
your destination).
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The inner workings of
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an electrifying reality.
Battery cooling
Power electronics
Electric brake booster
1.4 TFSI® engine
Concealed charging port
Battery module
Fuel tank
12-volt battery
Electric air conditioning
compressor
Six-speed S tronic® gearbox
Electric motor
European model shown. 1 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and
temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details. 2 Battery capacity decreases with time and use. Not using the vehicle for long periods can cause damage to the
high-voltage battery. See owner’s manual for details. 3 Based on preliminary manufacturer’s estimates. EPA range and fuel economy estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage
and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details.
A PHEV vehicle like the A3 Sportback e-tron® features cutting-edge engineering, but that doesn’t
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mean how it all works is too dicult to understand. Here are the basics.
__ PHEV
The combination of a battery-powered electric
motor and a gasoline engine (both designed
to propel the vehicle together or independently) provides an eective way to cut down on
fuel consumption and CO
creating a potent blend of low-end torque and
high-end power.
__ Charging
Using a 240-volt power supply like the home
Audi charging system (included with vehicle
lease or purchase), the A3 e-tron can be
recharged from its reserve supply state in
about two hours and fifteen minutes.
__ Lithium-ion battery
Perfectly packaged beneath the rear seat, the
8.8-kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery
pack provides remarkable electrical energy
storage, enough to cover many daily trips on
electric power alone.
__ EV driving
With between 16 and 19 miles (final technical
adjustments are being tested and implemented) of pure electric range available from a fully
charged battery, a substantial amount of your
daily commute can be driven without using a
drop of gasoline.
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__ 1.4-liter TFSI® engine
The 1.4-liter TFSI engine delivers 150 hp—a
significant performance boost when called
upon—and provides the capability to travel
many more miles once the initial battery
charge has fallen to its reserve supply.
__ Electric motor
With 102 hp and nearly instantaneous
torque, the liquid-cooled, permanent-magnet-driven electric motor delivers the kind
of impressive o-the-line acceleration that
other city drivers will envy.
__ Range
Range anxiety? That’s not a term you’ll ever
hear associated with the A3 e-tron. That’s
because, with a range comparable to a
conventional vehicle (when both the electric
motor and gasoline engine are used), you’ll
rarely have to think twice about where you
want to go.
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PHEV ______
The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)
oers the ideal blend of eciency and range
without sacrificing the performance charac-
teristics Audi is known for.
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Oers a solution.
Not less excitement.
We didn’t come to this answer overnight. Over the years, Audi has tested numerous types of alternative powertrains,
going back to our first hybrid concept vehicle in 1989. As our testing advanced, it became clear that one solution stood
apart in oering uncompromising performance and versatility for today’s drivers. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
(PHEV) oers the cleaner, lower-cost operation of an electric vehicle coupled with the long-distance-cruising convenience of a gasoline drivetrain. Essentially, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds in one beautifully designed automobile.
Revelation ______
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Disrupts the automotive
landscape. Not daily life.
The reality is, if cutting down on fuel use drastically alters the way people live, it’s not
likely they’ll stick with it for long. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron® meets this challenge
by leaving you to your daily devices, while quietly yet dramatically shifting the transportation paradigm. Of course, it’s not just about reinventing the powertrain. It’s also
about lessening the overall environmental impact a vehicle makes. That’s why the A3
e-tron is part of a larger sustainability program we call Audi energy, which provides
benefits like a reduction in the vehicle’s carbon footprint, and available high-eciency
home solar panels. Put it all together, and the result is that the A3 e-tron is, first and
foremost, an Audi. It delivers all the performance, prestige, innovation and attention
to detail you’ve come to expect from the brand. And more than anything we’ve done
before, Audi energy is a symbol of our eort to put sustainability front and center.
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