The Audi A3 has been round since 1996. Inside 4 generations, the compact Sportback (hatchback) and finally sedan have all the time been powered by an inside combustion engine. In its third-generation mannequin, an electrical motor was launched into the lineup.
That will not be the case in 2026, although. Audi has confirmed that beginning that yr, all of the vehicles the German model will launch are to be utterly battery-powered, with the manufacturing of ICE-equipped vehicles ending in 2033. This coincides with the fifth-generation Audi A3, which can be launched someday between 2026 and 2027.
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That mentioned, we’re anticipating the following Audi A3 to be utterly electrified and will bear the title A3 E-Tron, following the model’s nomenclature for its EVs. We think about what the electrical A3 might seem like on this unofficial rendering.
Audi has confirmed that it’ll retain the signature single-frame grille even on its electrical vehicles. The one used on this rendering has black inserts with working vents that can channel air to chill down the brakes. The LEDs are sharper and extra angular right here, whereas we reckon there can be in depth use of cameras as an alternative of conventional mirrors in future Audi fashions.
Whereas not illustrated right here, we count on a significant revamp within the A3 E-Tron’s inside given the brand new structure of the electrical mannequin. Extra tech options from greater Audis are additionally anticipated within the compact mannequin.
Technical info is scarce presently regarding the A3 E-Tron. Nonetheless, rumor has it that it is going to be underpinned by the brand new Scalable Techniques Platform (SSP). The SSP was introduced in 2021 as VW Group’s future structure that may help super-efficient batteries and superior assisted driving methods. It’s going to underpin all VW Group vehicles within the electrical period – besides Porsche, which can use its personal EV platform.
