- Electric range of 107km
- Combined power of around 300bhp
Alongside the combustion engine models, Audi is now offering a plug-in hybrid version for the new A5 range. According to Audi, the new generation of high-voltage batteries boasts around 45 per cent higher capacity. The increased regenerative braking performance contributes to an electric range of up to 107km.
The A5 Avant e-hybrid quattro and the A5 sedan e-hybrid quattro are powered by a 2.0-litre TFSI engine, churning out 252bhp and an electric motor that delivers up to 142bhp. The combined power output stands at 300bhp. At the heart of the plug-in hybrid version is the new high-voltage battery at the rear of the vehicle. Audi has boosted its capacity to 25.9kWh (net 20.7kWh), a gain of roughly 45 per cent. Maximum AC charging power has been increased to 11kW. This increase in power reduces the charging time from 0-100 per cent to just 2.5 hours.
Audi has increased the regenerative braking performance, and drivers can now adjust the degree of thrust recuperation in EV mode using paddles on the steering wheel. The A5 e-hybrid runs on electric power for as long as possible to fully utilise the available battery charge. When this function is activated, the vehicle recovers energy automatically. This is based on the route data stored in the navigation system.
Two operating modes are available: EV and hybrid. In EV mode, the PHEV models run exclusively on electric power. When driving in the hybrid mode, the system maintains a specific charge level as needed to save enough electrical energy for later use, for instance, electric driving in the city.
