SAIC Audi introduced on September 16 that its newly launched AUDI E5 Sportback obtained 10,153 orders inside the first half-hour of gross sales. The all-electric fastback is positioned within the mid-size section and is priced from 235,900 yuan (approx. 32,400 USD).
The E5 Sportback is obtainable in 4 trims:
| Variant | Worth (yuan) | Worth (approx. USD) | Drivetrain | Energy Output | Battery Capability | CLTC Vary (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | 235,900 | 32,400 | RWD | 220 kW | 76.2 kWh (LFP) | 618 km |
| Pioneer Plus | 269,900 | 37,100 | RWD | 300 kW | 100 kWh (NCM) | 773 km |
| Pioneer quattro | 269,900 | 37,100 | AWD | 386 kW | 83.3 kWh (NCM) | 623 km |
| Flagship quattro | 319,900 | 44,000 | AWD | 579 kW | 100 kWh (NCM) | 647 km |
All variations are constructed on the collectively developed Superior Digitised Platform and are produced at SAIC Audi’s manufacturing facility.
The car carries over styling components from the Audi E idea automobile, adopting a fastback profile with six exterior color choices. Its aerodynamic design achieves a drag coefficient of 0.252 Cd. Lighting is a key characteristic, with 942 LEDs and practically 2,000 triangular components creating dynamic welcome animations. The automobile measures 4,881 mm in size, 1,960 mm in width, and 1,479 mm in top, with a 2,950 mm wheelbase.
Inside, the E5 Sportback is provided with a 59-inch built-in show, supported by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295 chip and operating the Audi OS working system. Extra options embody a digital “Audi Island” management interface, digital rear-view mirrors, and a voice-interactive Audi Assistant developed utilizing a big language mannequin. The system helps multi-zone wake-up instructions and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar.
Different options embody heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic roof, 360-degree cameras, and wi-fi cellphone charging. Greater trims add air suspension, CDC adaptive dampers, customizable lighting, and a BOSE 18-speaker sound system.
The E5 Sportback is provided with 27 sensors, together with lidar, radar, ultrasonic sensors, and cameras, alongside an Nvidia Orin-X chip. The mannequin integrates Momenta’s EBM end-to-end large-model assisted driving answer, supporting features throughout metropolis roads, highways, and automatic parking.
The E5 Sportback is on the market in each rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations:
- Single motor variations ship most outputs of 220 kW or 300 kW.
- Twin motor variations present 386 kW or 579 kW, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in as quick as 3.4 seconds.
Battery capacities vary from 76.2 kWh to 100 kWh, provided by CATL, with a most claimed CLTC vary of 773 km. The automobile adopts an 800V structure and comes customary with a warmth pump system.
The E5 Sportback enters China’s aggressive mid-size EV market, the place rivals embody the Tesla Mannequin 3, Nio ET5T, and Zeekr 007 GT. In August, Tesla’s Mannequin 3 led gross sales on this class with 17,739 items.
