Up to 116 kilometres on electricity: Audi has unveiled the PHEV versions of the new A5
There is a new addition to the family of the new Audi A5. The conventional internal combustion engines are joined by two plug-in hybrid versions under the designation e-hybrid quattro.
Here's What We Know
The new Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid quattro and A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro are available in two power levels: 220 kW (300 hp) and 270 kW (367 hp). The cars are powered by a 2.0 TFSI petrol engine with 185 kW (252 hp) and an electric motor with up to 105 kW (142 hp).
- The 270 kW versions of the A5 Avant and Sedan accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds;
- 220 kW versions accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds;
- In EV mode, the car's speed is limited to 140 km/h.
The top speed of all Audi e-hybrid quattro versions is 250 km/h. According to measurements in the WLTP EAER City cycle, the new A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro can travel up to 116 kilometres on electric power and the A5 Avant up to 110 kilometres.
Battery
The heart of the new A5 plug-in hybrids is the new high-voltage battery at the rear of the car. Audi has increased its capacity to 25.9 kWh (usable 20.7 kWh). The increase compared to the plug-in hybrid A6 TFSI e was approximately 45 per cent. The maximum AC charging power has been increased to 11 kW. This increase in power reduces the charging time from 0 to 100 per cent to 2.5 hours.
The battery cells for the A5 e-hybrid are arranged in a single layer. Each prismatic cell stores around 46 per cent more energy than the cells previously used in low-floor C-Class cars. Each cell has a charging capacity of 70 ampere-hours (Ah). Grouped together, the 17 cells form six stacks connected in series, which make up the battery. The high packing density means that even with the higher capacity, the size of the entire battery has increased only slightly.
Operating Modes
Two modes of operation are available : "EV" and "hybrid". In EV mode, PHEV models run solely on electric power. When driving in Hybrid mode, the hybrid management system maintains a certain level of charge as required to save enough electricity for later use, for example for electric city driving.
In addition to the automatic hybrid mode, the desired charge level can now for the first time be individually selected using a digital slider. Audi has also increased the efficiency of regenerative braking, and drivers can now adjust the degree of regeneration in EV mode via paddles on the steering wheel.
Packages
As with the entire A5 family, PHEV versions come with a high level of standard equipment. The sporty A5 e-hybrid quattro with higher power levels comes as standard with the S line exterior package, black styling package and tinted windows.
PHEV models come standard with 3-zone climate control. The air conditioning compressor is electric and can maintain a comfortable interior temperature before you even get into the car. The desired temperature can be programmed directly in the car or from your smartphone via the myAudi app.
Prices
- 270 kW: from €62,500 for the A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro and from €64,150 for the A5 Avant;
- 270 kW: from €70,900 for the A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro S line and from €72,550 for the A5 Avant S line.
The new Audi A5 e-hybrid is manufactured at Audi's plant in Neckarsulm, Germany. The pan-European sales launch will take place on 27 March 2025. First deliveries are expected in April.
Source: Audi
