Audi has exposed the latest e-tron model series at the 80th Geneva Motor Show. The Audi A1 e-tron, a Mega City Vehicle prepared with more powerful electric motor for zero emissions driving in the city & an internal combustion engine on board that recharges the battery in excellent conditions.
The 1st e-tron, which first appearance at the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt/Main, is a near-series high-performance sports car with electric motors for all 4 wheels. Now it offers a compact & stylish electric car in the premium class, designed specifically for use in the metropolitan areas of Europe & North America.
It equipped with a 380 volt lithium-ion rechargeable battery with a nominal energy content of 12 kilowatt hours, the Audi A1 e-tron can drive 50 kilometers emission-free in city traffic on the powerful battery. On longer trips, the battery is boosted by a particularly compact internal combustion engine mounted below the luggage compartment. With its range widener, the Audi A1 e-tron can also cover longer distances. The added range, which is aimed for interurban driving, is 124.27 miles.
The Audi A1 e-tron always drives on electric power, since its internal combustion engine is used to boost the battery in isolated cases. The Audi A1 e-tron, has a unique “Aqua Mint, pearl effect” paint finish with a contrasting roof arch which is offset in “High Gloss Steel dark.” It having the more than 2 models, the A1 e-tron is fitted with 18-inch wheels with a 20-spoke turbine design & back diffuser with aluminum trim lacks tailpipes. In adding, the “Aqua Mint, pearl effect” exterior color also carries over into the interior.