Electric dreams
Audi is leading the charge in developing usable technology for the car of the future. The A1 e-tron is one such project though its scale makes it hardly believable that this is just one huge ‘experiment’.
However, the advantage of such an electric power train configuration is unmistakable. Combined, the A1 e-tron gives an incredible consumption figure of 52.6km/L. More than anything we’ve ever tested here in the Oneshift office to be frank. A carbon emission of just 45g/km means that if the A1 e-tron were on sale right now, it would be eligible for a whopping $20,000 rebate off its sticker price.
As a technology demonstrator, the A1 e-tron is more matured than most concepts. In fact, according to Audi spokesperson, Lee Nian Tjoe, “The A1 e-tron is very advanced for a research project and if needed, we have the technology in place to produce a production model for the mass market. Granted time will be needed for factory tooling but much of the technology used in the e-tron is available now.”
Proof that the A1 e-tron goes far beyond its research role and clearly demonstrates that if put into production, it just might be the most practical electric car available for the mass market.
Credits: Story by Benjamin G. Kline, Photos by Audi Singapore
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