Is the Audi A3 e-tron discontinued?
Audi discontinued the A3 PHEV Sportback e-tron in Europe in November 2018. However, the model was briefly re-introduced at the end of 2019 for MY20, now called A3 Sportback 40 e-tron under Audi’s new naming scheme. The Audi Q8 e-tron is no more. The EV was canceled due to cost cuts.Brussels plant closure marks the final chapter for the Q8 e-tron. Brussels plant closure marks the final chapter for the Q8 e-tron. Audi has confirmed it will cease production of the Q8 e-tron (including the SQ8 e-tron) at its Brussels facility on February 28, 2025, marking the end of the all-electric SUV’s lifecycle.Audi has had a busy 2025. This year it launched the all-new Q3, Q5 and A6, as well as updated versions of the e-tron GT and the Q4 e-tron. There are plenty of new models to look forward to from Audi before 2030, too. Here’s a rundown of everything you can expect to see.
Is the Audi A3 e-tron a good car?
Inside, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron is barely any different to the regular A3. It has the same excellent build quality, for instance, and as it’s one of the more expensive models in the range, it has some of the best materials inside. That also means there’s just as much space for passengers as in the normal A3. The A3 uses regular unleaded, and the A3 Sportback e-tron uses electricity, premium unleaded. Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.The Audi A3 e-tron is an all-electric car variant of the Audi A3 production model. The A3 e-tron is powered by an electric motor under the hood which sends power from the rear- and mid-mounted battery packs to the front wheels.Audi e-tron vehicles are fully electric cars and SUVs. While they offer the same sleek style and exciting performance as their gas powered counterparts, these EVs exclusively run on battery power and electric motors. That means you won’t have to worry about gas prices anymore.The all-electric, Audi Q4 e-tron® puts luxury electric driving firmly within your reach. Its bold, upright fascia not only turns heads, it optimizes performance with improved aerodynamics. Its ample interior space and cargo room underscore the versatility and sophisticated engineering that is quintessentially Audi.
Will there be an Audi A3 e-tron?
The new Audi A3 e-tron is in the early stages of development, so a full reveal isn’t expected until the end of 2026. It’s also a bit early to put a price on this car yet, but it’ll probably be more expensive than the Volkswagen ID3. If you are wondering why the Audi A3 was discontinued, the answer is it wasn’t, and there are no current plans by Audi to discontinue this well selling model. However, Audi could soon remove the diesel and petrol versions from future revisions of this iconic car to focus more on the electric versions.
Is the Audi A3 e-tron fully electric?
The Audi A3 e-tron can be driven with just the combustion engine, just the electric drive or in hybrid mode. Even in electric mode it offers powerful acceleration without the need to engage the TFSI. About the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron® The use of two combined power sources — a battery-powered electric motor and a gasoline-powered engine — delivers over 200 combined horsepower and head-snapping torque from the moment you hit the accelerator.As Audi’s flagship electric SUV, the Q8 e-tron offers superb performance, comfort and refinement. In the name switch from Audi e-tron to Audi Q8 e-tron the car also gained a substantial range boost thanks to larger batteries and more power.