Technology

Progress through technology. Progressive technology and passionate creativity drive fascinating vehicles and solutions for the here and now. Discover why innovations are the key to success.

“How did we ever want to drive anything else?”

Nils Wollny, CEO of holoride, on his experience with e-mobility and the role cars could be playing in the future.

A truly cool system

The feature Joachim Doerr finds most fascinating about the Audi SQ8 e-tron assures a high standard of e-performance.

SQ8 e-tron:

Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 28.0–24.6 kWh/100km (WLTP)

CO2-Emission combined 0 g/km (WLTP)

Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

Heading into the next era of electrification

Henrik Wenders, Head of the Audi brand, has been living the electrified lifestyle for years. An interview about enthusiasm and fresh thinking.

Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

“We’re taking our DNA into the future”

Steffen Bamberger, Head of Technical Development at Audi Sport, on the high performance brand's future vehicles.

Audi R8 GT: Fuel consumption (combined¹) in l/100 km: 15.0–14.9; CO₂ emissions (combined¹) in g/km: 341–339. Information on fuel/power consumption and CO₂ emissions with ranges depending on the selected equipment of the vehicle. Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

Audi TT RS Coupé iconic edition: Fuel consumption combined¹: 9.1 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined¹: 207 g/km. Information on fuel/power consumption and CO₂ emissions with ranges depending on the selected equipment of the vehicle. Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

Intelligent thermal management for fast charging

The actual charging time of an electric vehicle depends to a large extent on an ideal charging curve. It is achieved by a complex thermal management of the lithium-ion battery.

SQ8 Sportback e-tron:

Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 27.0–23.5 kWh/100km (WLTP)

CO2-Emission combined 0 g/km (WLTP)

Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

“I’m always very relaxed when I’m on the road.”

Top Swiss chef Andreas Caminada is an ambassador for effortless electromobility.

Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

“Another car is not an option”

Sunnie Jaye Groeneveld is an expert for the digital transformation of working environments and industries, and so she travels a lot. Quite often in her Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, she admits in this episode of our Audi e-tron Stories.

Q4 Sportback e-tron:

Stromverbrauch kombiniert: 3.9–3.6 miles/kWh

CO2-Emission combined 0–0 g/km

Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

“I'm addicted to silence”

In this part of the Audi e-tron stories, Tom Klocker explains what fascinates him about driving quietly through nature.

Electric athleticism in the snow

How do you safely drive the Audi RS e-tron GT on snow and ice? Star skier Anna Veith finds out at an Audi driving experience.

Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

Power up premium style at the Audi charging hub

Fast charging with a lounge: Audi pilot project offers a sneak peek at urban charging infrastructure for e-mobility.

Defining that wow feeling

At the Audi Technical Development division, engineers are working on translating that special Audi driving experience to the new Audi electric vehicles.

"Progress changes our world for the better"

Fermín Soneira, A to C segment series head at Audi, talks electromobility and his ideas for “Future is an attitude.”

Electrifying sound

A sound journey: Exploring the creative process, sources of inspiration and challenges in designing the new Audi e-tron GT quattro model’s sound.

Only consumption and emission values according to WLTP and not according to NEDC are available for the vehicle.

“The future is now”

Formula E racing driver Lucas di Grassi on his drive for a better tomorrow, the greed for knowledge and the mobility revolution.

Aerodynamics: Scoring decimal points

Even the tiniest improvements in aerodynamics add to an electric car’s range. This has triggered a quest for perfection in the Audi e-tron models.