Audi has pulled the wraps off the plug-in hybrid range of the A5 series, and it will now come with the suffix - e-hybrid. Offered in both sedan and Avant (estate) body types, Audi promises better efficiency and more driving range with the new PHEVs. Essentially a successor to the A4 range, the new Audi A5 was showcased some time back, and now we get to see the e-hybrid models. 

Powering the car is a 2.0-litre TFSI engine that alone offers 248 bhp, while the electric motor adds an extra 141 bhp to the mix. Having said that, for the first time, Audi will be offering two power levels with the A5 series. This means you can get both the sedan and the Avant models in two states of combined outputs – 295 bhp (220 kW) and 362 bhp (270 kW). The more powerful version can offer a 0-100 kmph sprint time of 5.1 seconds, while the 220 kW option can do the same in 5.9 seconds. 

At the heart of it, you have a new 25.9 kWh high-voltage battery pack fixed towards rear section of the vehicle. Compared to the previous 20.7 kWh unit, it’s roughly 45 percent higher now. Audi has also increased the regenerative braking performance with the A5 e-hybrid, increasing the car’s electric-only range to 110 km. Additionally, now you can go through the different levels of regen by simply using the paddle shifters. The A5 e-hybrid’s maximum AC charging power has been upped to 11 kW, which has resulted in a reduced 0 to 100 percent charging time of 2.5 hours. 

Visually, the A5 e-hybrid models remain identical to the standard models and get similar features and equipment. The sportier A5 e-hybrid quattro with the higher power level comes as standard with the S line exterior package, black styling package, and privacy glazing – making for a particularly dynamic appearance.

Other Upcoming Audi Models are the Q6 E-Tron, New Q3, New A6 and New Q5