On the eve of the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Audi officially unveiled the first model of its new luxury electric brand, AUDI — the E5 Sportback. This four-door, all-electric, fastback coupe is designed specifically for China’s high-end, young technology elites, blending Audi’s exceptional quality with cutting-edge intelligent technology to meet the demand for both luxury and technology.
The E5 Sportback measures 4,881 millimeters (length) × 1,960 millimeters (width) × 1,479 millimeters (height), offering both rear-wheel and quattro all-wheel-drive versions. It achieves a maximum output of 579 kW, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds, and a driving range exceeding 770 kilometers (CLTC standard). The exterior design combines Audi’s classic elements with Chinese aesthetics, featuring sleek lines and innovative lighting design. Inside, it is equipped with two Mini LED screens, along with a 59-inch 4K panoramic display for a more immersive driving experience.
The E5 Sportback is built on the Advanced Digitized Platform, a smart digital platform co-developed by Audi and SAIC Group, supporting vehicle-wide OTA upgrades and an intelligent zonal electronic architecture. The vehicle incorporates Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8295 chip, offering a smooth and intelligent human-machine interaction experience. Additionally, it is equipped with LiDAR and 27 sensing hardware units, supporting nationwide driver-assistance functions and a variety of complex parking scenarios, demonstrating Audi’s leading prowess in smart driving technology.
As planned, the E5 Sportback is expected to officially launch in late summer 2025. Over the next two years, Audi will also introduce two more all-electric models, further accelerating its electrification strategy in China.
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