Audi e-tron GT Catches Fire Autonomously During Repair
The Audi e-tron GT has been recalled on many occasions in the past over fire concerns
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2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance Is The Most Powerful Audi Ever
For the 2025 model year, a new Performance variant of the Audi RS e-tron GT has been added which generates a peak power of 680 kW (925 PS).
Audi e-tron GT Faces 2 Recalls For Potential Battery Issues
The recall affects 1,042 EVs which potentially run the risk of a short circuit or fire due to a faulty battery module. In some latest news, Audi is announcing 2 recalls of the e-tron GT electric car over iffy battery modules. The models in question are the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT. The problem has occurred in the high-voltage batteries which could result in a short circuit or fire. Thankfully, no such cases have been registered so far. Hence, the German luxury carmaker wants to act fast to contain the situation without anyone getting adversely impacted. You might also like: Kia EV6 Facelift Spotted Testing – Everything We Know So Far Audi e-tron GT Recalls Over Battery Issues The carmaker will recall 1,042 units in two separate instances. The first recall will involve 1,013 cars which belong to the 2022-2024 model years. This is because the carmaker doesn’t possess enough data to know which exact cars are impacted. Perhaps, only 1% of these will actually bear this issue. Still, Audi needs to take the safer route by recalling all these cars. This is a serious scenario where the government notes that the “high-voltage batteries may experience short circuits … which can lead to thermal events and, in some cases, fires.” The second recall will incorporate 29 vehicles from 2022-2023 model years. In this case, the carmaker has enough data to know exactly which cars are affected. Hence, the number of vehicles recalled is small. The recall report mentions that Porsche told Audi about the defect in certain Taycan battery modules. Now, the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT share a lot of components including the battery modules. Hence, Audi commenced an investigation to get to the root of the matter. Note that LG Energy Solution Wrocław supplies batteries to both Porsche and Audi. As a result, it was found that the battery modules were needed to be replaced with the ones with “improved cell production quality.” In the meanwhile, Audi has warned the e-tron owners to charge the batteries of their EVs to just 80%. You might also like: Mercedes VISION EQXX Drives 1,010 km On Single Charge, Still Has 309 km Range Left Learn Electric Cars Says Recalls are very common in the automobile industry. This has been true with traditional ICE cars where a company would find a fault in the manufacturing of a component. Hence, it would recall a specific batch of cars to fix that issue. With EVs, the components are limited. Moreover, the battery and its components are largely sourced from certain big players. As a result, there are fewer problems. Still, when they occur, recalling quickly is necessary because the consequences could be serious if there are issues with the batteries.
All-New Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro Revealed With New Platform
The German carmaker has introduced the new Audi Q6 e-tron on the PPE architecture along with a sporty “S” performance trim. The new Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro has been revealed with a ton of enhancements. It carries upgrades in almost every department including performance, range, charging, driving dynamics and design. It becomes the first production model which utilizes the VW’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture. There are two iterations – Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron. The prices start at €74,700 ($81,020) and €93,800 ($101,702), respectively. The orders are underway and the deliveries will commence in the Q3 of 2024. You might also like: Taycan Turbo GT Becomes The Most Powerful Porsche Ever Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro Revealed – Specs Both the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron come with a 100 kWh (94.9 kWh usable) battery pack with 12 modules and 180 prismatic cells. It enables a range of 625 km (388 mi.) on a single charge. At present, these models are available with dual-motor AWD configuration alone. The Q6 e-tron is good for 285 kW (383 hp), whereas the SQ6 e-tron generates 380 kW (510 hp) (with extra boost in short bursts). As a result, the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration comes up in just 5.9 seconds and 4.3 seconds, respectively. Furthermore, the top speeds are rated at a blistering 210 km/h (130 mph) and 230 km/h (142 mph), respectively. The 800-V architecture supports a charging capacity of 270 kW. It allows 255 km (158 mi.) of range recovery in a mere 10 minutes. It takes 21 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. Specs Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro Platform PPE (Premium Platform Electric) Drivetrain Dual-Motor AWD Quattro Battery 100 kWh (94.9 kWh) Range 625 km (388 mi.) Power (Q6) 285 kW (383 hp) Power (SQ6) 380 kW (510 hp) Acc. (0-100 km/h / 62 mph) 5.9 secs (Q6) / 4.3 secs (SQ6) Top Speed (SQ6) 230 km/h (140 mph) 270 kW DC Charging 10% to 80% in 21 minutes Architecture 800 V Cell Packaging 12 Modules, 180 Cells Specs You might also like: Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Starts At $66,100 – How Does It Compare To The Rivals? Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro Revealed – Charging Tech The impressive charging performance of this vehicle relies heavily on intelligent, high-performance, and predictive thermal management. Equipped with Plug & Charge technology, the vehicle self-authorizes at compatible charging stations as soon as the charging cable is plugged in, initiating the charging process automatically. Additionally, charging becomes fully automated. For the first time, if a charging station operates with 400-volt technology, the Audi Q6 e-tron1 can facilitate bank charging. This entails the automatic division of the 800-volt battery into two batteries with equal voltage, allowing them to be charged in parallel at rates of up to 135 kW. Depending on the state of charge, both battery halves are initially equalized before being charged simultaneously. Furthermore, AC charging with capacities of up to 11 kW is feasible at standard home chargers. You might also like: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV Breaks Cover, ICE Still Alive Dimensions The Audi Q6 e-tron slots perfectly between the Q4 and Q8. Its dimensions are indicative of that. Dimensions Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro Length 4,771 mm (15.6 ft) Width 1,993 mm (6.5 ft) Height 1,648 mm (5.4 ft) Wheelbase 2,899 mm (9.5 ft) Boot Compartment 526 L (18.5 cu ft) Dimensions Interior and Features The cabin is minimalistic with tons of modern amenities and tech-savvy functions. Some of the highlights include: You might also like: 1,300 hp BYD YANGWANG U9 Is Ready To Redefine Electric Supercar Segment Learn Electric Cars Says Since the demarcations in the EV market are still not that dense and concrete, there can be multiple rivals to the Audi Q6 e-tron. This includes the likes of traditional competitors like the Mercedes-Benz EQE and BMW iX. However, one could also think of the Porsche Macan EV, Kia EV6, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Genesis GV60, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y as potential enemies. We shall have to wait for a bit longer for the official launch and deliveries to see how well the customers embrace it.
2023 Audi Q8 e-tron – Specs, Range, Features, Price
Audi has opened bookings for the 2023 Q8 e-tron. The flagship electric SUV and crossover from the Ingolstadt-based luxury car marque offer a few aesthetic updates along with performance enhancements. The market launch for Germany and other prominent European markets will be at the end of February 2023, while it will reach the US market at the end of April 2023. You might also like: BYD Seal Deliveries to Begin in Europe; To Rival Tesla Model 3 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron – Specs The dual-motor AWD configuration will be standard across the board, while the tri-motor AWD setup is reserved for the top-of-the-line SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron trims. In the boost modes, the power and torque range from 335 hp / 664 Nm to 496 hp / 973 Nm. The range varies from 491 km to 600 km as per WLTP. The base Q8 50 e-tron will offer a maximum of 150 kW DC fast charging, while the Q8 55 e-tron and SQ8 e-tron versions support up to 170 kW DC fast charging. Using the latter, the big (114 kWh) battery could be charged from 10-80% in 31 mins under ideal conditions. Using standard 11 kW AC charging, the big battery can be fully charged in 11 hours 30 mins. 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron Specs Drivetrain AWD Battery (gross) 95 & 114 kWh Range 491 – 600 km (WLTP) Power 335 – 496 hp Torque 664 – 973 Nm 170 kW DC Fast Charging 31 mins (10-80%) Drag Coeff. (Sportback) 0.24 – 0.26 Drag Coeff. (SUV) 0.27 – 0.28 Specs You might also like: Hyundai Ioniq 7 – Expected Specs, Range, Features & More Dimensions and Storage Being the flagship electric SUV in the stable of the German luxury carmaker, the Q8 measures 4.91 m in length and has a wheelbase of 2.93 m. The SUV offers a generous boot capacity of 569 litres, while the Sportback is good for 528 litres. An additional 62 litres is available in the “frunk”. 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron Dimensions Length 4,915 mm Width 1,937 mm Height 1,619 mm Wheelbase 2,920 mm Boot Space (Frunk) 569 litres (62 litres) Dimensions and Storage You might also like: Polestar 3 Electric SUV – Specs, Range, Price & Features Interior and Features The interior of the electric vehicle is finished in various sustainable materials including carbon fiber structure, wood and aluminium. Apart from that, there are 2 touchscreen displays at the centre – a 10.1-inch on the top and an 8.6-inch lower down replacing almost all physical buttons. Then there is the Audi Virtual Cockpit display for the driver’s instrument cluster, Natural Voice Control, MMI Navigation Plus, WiFi Hotspot, Heads-Up Display, Air Purifier, 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control, and Powered Seats with Massage Functions among others. 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron – Safety and Price In terms of safety equipment, the EV is loaded to the gills. This includes 40 ADAS functions which are guided by 5 Radar Sensors, 5 Cameras and 12 Ultrasonic Sensors and analysed by Central Driver Assistance Ccontrol Unit. The starting price of the electric car in Germany will be €74,400 ($78,844 US).