Audi A3 e-tron India launch likely

    The A3 e-tron offers 150 kW (206.83hp) of system power and a purely electric range of 50 kilometres.

    Published On Jun 06, 2016 06:00:00 AM

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    Audi A3 e-tron India launch likely

    Audi A3 e-tron.

    Audi is planning to enter the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market. Speaking to sister publication Autocar Professional, Joe King, head of Audi India, said, “In the coming years, you are going to see a refresh of our entire portfolio. There’s also a lot of exciting things coming in terms of electrification.”

    No information yet about the electric/hybrid model/s that may get added to Audi India's model portfolio, but the A3 Sportback e-tron, Audi’s first plug-in hybrid, could be one. The model offers 150 kW (206.83hp) of system power and a purely electric range of 50 kilometres. Combined with the 1.4 TFSI with 110 kW (152.08hp) engine, the car has a total range of 940 kilometres.

    Audi’s focus on the Indian hybrid/electric vehicle market will help address any fuel-related issue in India like the diesel ban in Delhi, which may be spread across other Indian states too. Regions like Delhi-NCR and Kerala are key markets for luxury cars too. In addition, Audi's move may also benefit from the government’s focus to promote electric/hybrid vehicles. India is not a significant electric vehicle market yet, but it could be in the coming years as the government has laid down a framework to promote this industry.

    Mahindra Electric (e2o and eVerito) is the leading player in the mainstream market, with Toyota (Prius, Camry) being a player in the premium segment and BMW (i8) in the luxury/performance segment of the nascent electric vehicle market in India. Tesla is also set to enter the market with its Model 3. Audi too is looking at hybrids and full-electric vehicles “as well” for this market.

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