‘Future Now:’ Through its 2023 range, Audi PH continues to offer consumers the most diverse range of fully electric vehicles
With five new models comprising its 2023 Audi e-tron range, Audi Philippines offers the domestic market the widest selection of fully electric vehicles — a position no other automotive brand can match. This electric-powered range allows Audi to prove that clean, sustainable mobility is not a concept for the future, but is already happening now.
Making up Audi Philippines’ fully electric lineup for 2023 are the Audi e-tron SUV Advance, e-tron SUV Premium, e-tron Sportback, e-tron GT and the flagship RS e-tron GT. The comprehensive array of models reflects Audi’s global success at transitioning to zero-emission, electric-powered mobility. Starting in 2026, Audi will only launch new models that are fully electric, with the brand aiming to complete the shift to full electric power by 2033.
Audi have sold the most number of fully electric vehicles in the Philippines. Customers who have taken deliveries of Audi e-tron models have expressed satisfaction over the vehicles’ performance, suitability for daily use, long driving range, and the convenience offered by home and destination charging solutions. Other key benefits cited by customers are their huge savings on high fuel prices, and the Audi e-tron models’ exemption from the plate number-coding scheme.
Fully electric range
The Audi e-tron SUV Advance is the country’s bestselling fully electric vehicle, providing the cabin space, comfort and luxurious amenities of Audi’s full-size SUVs. Powering the Audi e-tron SUV Advance are two electric motors outputting 408 hp and 664 Nm that are paired to a new-generation electric quattro all-wheel drive system. With a fully charged battery, the model can cover as much as 484 kilometers (according to WLTP tests).
Offering the same practicality and luxurious experience is the Audi e-tron SUV Premium. Also equipped with two electric motors — this time producing 313 hp and 540 Nm — and electric quattro all-wheel drive, the model is capable of covering as much as 341 kilometers on a single charge.
For its part, the Audi e-tron Sportback interprets similar capabilities through a more dynamic fastback coupe silhouette. Its pair of electric motors provides the electric quattro all-wheel drive system with 408 hp and 664 Nm. Fully charged, this model can travel 453 kilometers.
Demonstrating how exciting electric mobility can be are the Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT four-door coupes, both of which combine fascinating design with a powerful drive, dynamic handling, and long-range capabilities. The models’ interior evoke the ambiance of a classic gran turismo.
The Audi e-tron GT is propelled by two electric motors making 530 hp and 630 Nm, allowing the car to reach 100 km/h from a standstill in only 4.1 seconds. In the Audi RS e-tron GT, the two electric motors deliver 646 hp and 830 Nm, letting the model sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. This capability makes it the most powerful production model Audi has ever produced, and matches the performance of supercars like the Audi R8.
When fully charged, the Audi e-tron GT can travel as much as 500 kilometers while the RS e-tron GT can reach as much as 481 kilometers. Both models are fitted with electric quattro all-wheel drive, which provides superlative traction and handling on any terrain and condition.
Accessible charging solutions
Every Audi e-tron model is assured of simple and convenient home charging systems that make operating the fully electric models as easy as using any digital mobile device. Setting up a home charging system is no more complicated than installing an air-conditioning unit. All Audi e-tron models also come with a portable charging device that can be plugged into a suitable household outlet.
Complementing the home charging systems are the ever-expanding network of public charging facilities that are being set up by companies sharing Audi’s vision of sustainable mobility. In addition to Audi Philippines’ strategically located destination charging facilities, major shopping mall groups, resort and property developers, and service stations are continuing to install charging stations in their establishments, the vast majority of which have adopted the Type 2 plug used by Audi electric vehicles and other European brands.
Clearly, with the e-tron range, Audi is leading the Philippines’ adoption of fully electric vehicles.
MAIN PHOTO: Every Audi e-tron model, like this e-tron GT, comes with home and mobile charging solutions. Supporting these are the ever-expanding network of public charging facilities.
