A3 e-tron
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron®
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Electric motors and gasoline engines excel in different ways. While an electric motor’s extreme
efficiency 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
1 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated formation. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery decreases with time and use. See owner’s manual for details. 2 The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron be available at participating dealers only.
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 efficiency 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
e-tron® the electrifying exception to the old environmensaving the world requires compromise.2 This is an Audi, happens to do some things a little differently—including
sustainable mobility.
Flexibility ______
Open to travel. Not limits.
By effectively harnessing the advantages of two energy sources, the A3 Sportback e-tron excels at both short commutes and long hauls.
Go ahead, make those weekend getaway plans. The A3 Sportback e-tron® affords 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 efficient hybrid (and one that provides pure Audi driving enjoyment, with a combined 204 hp and nearly instantaneous torque), letting you conquer some serious miles
refuel.2 The result? Your travel options are wide open.
1 Based on preliminary manufacturer’s estimates. EPA range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and manual for details. 2 EPA estimates not available at time of ing and charging habits, weather and temperature, battery age above 60 mph under load in order for the gasoline-powered
printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage and range age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. See owner’s
information. Actual mileage and range will vary and depend on several factors, including drivtime and use. See owner’s manual for details 3 Ideally, your e-tron must be traveling Battery mode. 4 Always obey all speed and traffic laws.
The energy source is your call
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 60 mph) and then switch back to EV mode upon exiting.3,4
ELECTRIC RANGE
GASOLINE RANGE
CHARGE BATTERY MODE
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During highway driving, switch to the Charge Battery mode to enable the gasoline-powered engine to recharge the battery.3 Once the battery has been recharged, you can resume driving on electric power alone (perfect for when you get close to your destination).
The inner workings of an electrifying reality.
Battery cooling
Power electronics
Electric brake booster
1.4 TFSI® engine
Concealed charging port
Electric air conditioning compressor
Six-speed S tronic® gearbox
Electric motor
Battery module
Fuel tank
12-volt battery
European model shown. 1 EPA estimates not available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy temperature, battery age and vehicle condition. Battery capacity decreases with time and use. high-voltage battery. See owner’s manual for details. 3 Based on preliminary manufacturer’s and range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather
range will vary and depend on several factors, including driving and charging habits, weather and decreases with time and use. Not using the vehicle for long periods can cause damage to the available at time of printing. See www.fueleconomy.gov for updated information. Actual mileage 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 mean how it all works is too difficult 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 effective way to cut down on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, while creating a potent blend of low-end torque and high-end power.1
__ 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.2
__ 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.2
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.3
__ 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.1
__ Electric motor
With 102 hp and nearly instantaneous torque, the liquid-cooled, permanent-mag- net-driven electric motor delivers the kind of impressive off-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.1
PHEV ______
Offers a solution. Not less excitement.
The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) offers the ideal blend of efficiency and range without sacrificing the performance characteristics Audi is known for.1
We didn’t come to this answer overnight. Over the years, Audi has tested numerous types of alternative powertrains,
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versatility for today’s drivers. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle |
(PHEV) offers |
an electric vehicle coupled with the long-distance-cruising conve- |
nience of a gasoline |
the best of both worlds in one beautifully designed automobile. |
Revelation ______
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-efficiency 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 effort to put sustainability
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