AUDI E5
{{Infobox automobile
| name = AUDI E5
| image = Audi E5 Sportback 005.jpg
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| manufacturer = SAIC Audi
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| aka =
| production = 2025
| assembly = {{ubl
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| class = Compact executive car (D)
| body_style = 5-door station wagon
| layout = {{ubl
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
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| platform = Advanced Digitized Platform
| related =
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
| powerout = Up to {{convert|579|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}}
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| battery =
| range = Up to {{convert|770|km|mi|abbr=on|0}} (CLTC)
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| wheelbase = {{convert|2950|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4881|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1959|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1478|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|NNNN|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
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| sp = uk
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The AUDI E5 is a battery electric compact executive car produced by SAIC Audi under the China-only AUDI marque owned by Audi. It is the first vehicle co-developed between Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor and Audi. The car does not feature the four rings logo and the AUDI name is stylised in capitals, as it is considered a distinct brand for the Chinese market.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-22 |title=VW presents outlook on product offensive in China - electrive.com |url=https://www.electrive.com/2025/04/22/vw-presents-outlook-on-product-offensive-in-china/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=www.electrive.com |language=en-US}}
The E5 was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025{{cite web |title=This is the new China-only AUDI E5, and it'll do 478 miles on ONE CHARGE |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/new-china-only-audi-e5-and-itll-do-478-miles-one-charge |website=Top Gear |access-date=7 May 2025 |date=23 April 2025}} following the E concept being first shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2024, demonstrating a new design direction based on the "Advanced Digitized Platform".{{cite web |title=Audi to launch first AUDI model for China in Shanghai next month |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-launch-first-audi-model-china-shanghai-next-month |website=Autocar |access-date=23 March 2025 |date=19 March 2025}}{{cite web |title=Audi E Concept Is a 764-HP Electric Wagon for China |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62843561/audi-e-concept-wagon-china/ |website=Car and Driver |access-date=23 March 2025 |date=7 November 2024}}
The E5 reached dealerships in May 2025. Deliveries are slated to start in late August/early September 2025.{{cite web |title=AUDI E5 Sportback lands in Chinese dealersips: 787HP, 770km range, 3.4s to 100km/h|url=https://carnewschina.com/2025/05/07/audi-e5-sportback-lands-in-chinese-dealersips-787hp-770km-range-3-4s-to-100km-h/|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=7 May 2025|date=7 May 2025}}
Powertrain
The E5 features a 800 volt architecture and is powered by dual motors producing a total of {{convert|764|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} powered by a 100 kW·h battery and can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in a claimed 3.6 seconds.
Features
File:Audi E5 Sportback 002.jpg
The E5's powertrain features an adaptive air suspension as well as support for all wheel steering. In the interior there is a pillar-to-pillar 4K screen that also integrates the screens displayed by the cameras that replace the traditional wing mirrors.{{ref|a}}{{cite web |last=Hirons |first=Ryan |date=Apr 23, 2025 |title=China-Only AUDI E5 Sportback Revealed, And It's Not An Audi|url=https://www.carthrottle.com/news/china-only-audi-e5-sportback-revealed-and-its-not-audi|work=carthrottle.com}} The display is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip.{{cite web |last=D. Smith |first=Sam |date=Apr 22, 2025 |title=Audi's AUDI Launches 770 HP Wagon Most Of The World Will Never See |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/audis-audi-launches-770-hp-wagon-most-of-the-world-will-never-see/|work=carscoops.com}}
The LiDAR-based AUDI 360 Assisted Driving system is also present on the E5 Sportback. Also included in the interior is a ambient natural lighting system and hidden air vents with a three-signature-scent fragrance diffuser.{{cite web |last=Luchian |first=Elena |date=Apr 23, 2025 |title=AUDI Debuts the E5 Sportback With 776 Horsepower and a Huge Screen |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi-debuts-the-e5-with-776-horsepower-and-a-huge-screen-250360.html|work=autoevolution.com}}
References
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External links
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- {{official website|https://www.saic-audi.cn/audi-e.html}}
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Category:Cars introduced in 2025
Category:Production electric cars
Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles