The AUDI E5 Sportback is a battery electric compact executive shooting brake produced by SAIC Volkswagen 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.[3]
Overview
The AUDI E5 Sportback is based on SAIC Motor's IM L6, sharing the electric motor, battery, electric control system, and the same platform,[4] as part of a collaboration between Audi and SAIC.[5]
The E5 Sportback was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025[6] 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".[7][8]
The E5 Sportback reached dealerships for display in May 2025. Deliveries are slated to start in late August/early September 2025.[9]
Features
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.[10] The display is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip.[11]
The LiDAR-based AUDI 360 Assisted Driving system is also present on the E5 Sportback. Also included in the interior is an ambient natural lighting system and hidden air vents with a three-signature-scent fragrance diffuser.[12]
Powertrain
The E5 Sportback features a 800 volt architecture and is powered by dual motors producing a total of 764 bhp powered by a 100 kW·h battery and can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in a claimed 3.6 seconds.
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