And, of course, you still get the reassuring thrum on a petrol engine. Across the e-hybrid lineup, two petrol units form the backbone: a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder in smaller models and a 2.0-litre unit in larger cars and SUVs, each paired with an electric motor and high-voltage battery. In the A3 Sportback TFSI e, this combo produces 204PS and 250Nm, achieving 0-62mph in just 7.4 seconds. Step up to the A6 Saloon e-hybrid, and outputs rise to 299PS and 450Nm, reaching 0-62mph in a brisk 6.0 seconds.
Add Audi’s iconic quattro all-wheel drive, seamlessly integrated into the e-hybrid architecture in the A5, A6 and Q5, and you’ve got traction, grip, and confidence in spades. Whether powering away from a set of lights, carving a twisty B-road, or cruising on the motorway, the e-hybrid delivers a drive that’s smooth, lively, and thrilling – a perfect blend of petrol punch and electric potency.
So, with impressively long electric-only ranges, smart fuel efficiency to keep costs down, rapid charging that fits your lifestyle, and pulse-raising quattro-backed performance, Audi’s e-hybrid system proves that plug-in hybrids aren’t just a stepping stone on the road to electrification – they’re a destination you’ll actually want to drive.
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[1] Figures shown are for comparability purposes and were obtained using a combination of battery power and fuel. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles, route conditions, speed, vehicle and battery age and vehicle load. Data correct at [17.02.26]
[2] The Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e is a plug-in hybrid vehicle which requires mains electricity for charging. *Figures shown are for comparability purposes and were obtained using a combination of battery power and fuel. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles, route conditions, speed, vehicle and battery age and vehicle load. Data correct at [17.02.26]
