South African buyers can now reserve an Audi e-tron model of their choice as the German firm introduces its new Electric Vehicle (EV) products on local soil.
Audi recently confirmed that it will launch no less than 6 e-tron derivatives locally early in Q1 2022 and interested buyers can now reserve their preferred e-tron model at one of Audi’s e-tron dealers across the country.
A total of 10 Audi e-tron dealerships are available to customers including 3 in Johannesburg, 3 in Pretoria, 2 in Durban and 2 in Cape Town. All these dealerships will offer public fast-charging facilities with a DC output between 50 and 75 kW.
In terms of additional support, customers will also receive a complimentary home check by an approved service provider to assess the home charging requirements. As a starting point, Audi will contribute up to R5 000 towards a 32Amps industrial socket which together with an Audi e-tron charger will deliver about 7.2 kW, translating into a 100% charge time of 13 hours. Of course, additional power upgrades can also be installed at the customer’s request.
As for public charging, Audi has partnered with GridCars and e-tron owners will have access to the growing network of public charging facilities around the country which currently stands at 280 charging points. Audi e-tron owners will receive an RFID charge card, complimentary 1-year membership to GridCars charging network and charging portal as well as a once-off charging voucher to get you started on your first charge at a public chagrin point.
If you have not yet done so, listen to our latest podcast with Audi MD, Sascha Sauer, which details Audi’s electric car plans in South Africa.
What Audi e-tron models will be offered in South Africa?
The Audi e-tron Sportback S offer more style and performance over the standard e-tron SUV.
As of early 2022, buyers will be able to choose between 3 core e-tron models including the e-tron SUV, e-tron Sportback and e-tron GT.
The e-tron 55 SUV (advanced and s line) offers a total output of 300 kW and 664 Nm and uses a 95 kWh battery system to deliver a range between 369 and 440 km according to WLTP. Zero to 100 kph is claimed in 5.7 seconds.
The e-tron 55 Sportback packs the same battery and output as the above e-tron 55 SUV but features a slightly better range of between 372 and 453 km.
If you want more oomph, you might want to consider the e-tron S Sportback with 370 kW and 973 Nm. I twill dash from zero to 100 kph in just 4.5 seconds and offer a range of between 347 and 378 km.
As for the stylish e-tron GT, it delivers 350 kW and 630 Nm and makes use of a 93.4 kWh battery to deliver a range of between 433 to 472 km. the e-tron GT will sprint from zero to 100 kph in 4.5 seconds.
But that’s not all because there will be a more potent RS e-tron GT on offer too with no less than 440 kW and 830 Nm which will provide rapid acceleration from zero to 100 kph in only 3.6 seconds. Range is claimed at between 433 and 472 km for this derivative.
We spent some time with the new Audi e-tron S Sportback – watch the review here
Audi e-tron prices in South Africa (February 2022)
e-tron 55 First Edition – R1 745 000
e-tron 55 advanced – R1 990 000
e-tron 55 S line – R2 045 000
e-tron 55 Sportback S line – R2 115 000
e-tron S Sportback – R2 425 000
e-tron GT – R2 715 000
RS e-tron GT – R3 300 000
All Audi e-tron models will be sold with a 5-year/100 000km Freeway Plan and 8-year/160 000km battery warranty.
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