Los Angeles debut hatchback Audi A3 e-tron

Until this week, we saw several prototypes Audi e-tron, but they are all related to the A1 version while on the auto show in Los Angeles brought another e-tron, which served as the basis for the five-door hatchback Sportback A3.

As a result, the new Audi A3 e-tron produces 82 hp with a peak of 114 hp, maximum torque of 270 Nm, with a drive to the front axle and a single-stage gearbox.

The motor, weighing 300 kg and a power of 26.5 kW-hr is powered by a lithium-ion batteries located in a recess under the luggage compartment under the rear seats and center tunnel, consisting of 30 modules water-cooled, but the released heat from which is also used for heating salon.