The new Audi A5, which was revealed back in July 2024 with petrol and diesel engines, has now been updated with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain. This variant of the A5 comes with a new ‘e-hybrid’ suffix and is offered in both the sedan and estate body styles. The new Audi A5 range replaced the A4 sedan globally last year.
- Audi A5 e-hybrid gets 110km electric only range
- Is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and 20.7kWh battery
- New A5 has replaced the A4 sedan globally
New Audi A5 e-hybrid powertrain, specs
Gets a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with gearbox integrated electric motor
Powering the A5 e-hybrid is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that by itself produces 252hp, and it is coupled to an electric motor (housed within the gearbox) that produces 142hp. Total combined output is available in two states of tune on both the sedan and estate: 300hp/450Nm and 367hp/500Nm. Both versions are available with a 7-speed automatic gearbox and Quattro all-wheel drive.
25.9kWH battery charges from 0 to 100 percent in 2.5 hours
The A5 e-hybrid gets a 25.9 kWh battery pack that allows up to 110km of electric-only range. It can accept AC charging at up to 11kW which tops up the battery from 0 to 100 percent in 2.5 hours. Audi claims to also have improved the regenerative braking performance, the degree of which can be adjusted by paddle shifters on the steering wheel. There are two drive modes on offer – EV and hybrid. When in hybrid mode, the hybrid management system maintains a specific charge level in order to save enough energy for later use.
New Audi A5 e-hybrid exterior and interior
Save for a e-hybrid badge on the front fender, visually the PHEV A5 models remain identical to the standard models, as does the equipment list. The A5 e-hybrid quattro with the higher power level comes as standard with the S line and black exterior styling packages. Inside, the MMI panoramic display comprising the 11.9-inch digital driver display and a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen have also been carried over.
Upcoming Audi PHEV models
10 new Audi PHEVs in the pipeline
The A5 is one of ten new PHEVs to be launched by the German brand across its line-up. This will be followed by PHEV variants of the A3, A6, Q5 and next-generation Q3. The upcoming Q7 and the larger Q9 (as it’s currently known) will also gain PHEV power when they’re launched in the coming years.
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