Audi Announces The Launch Of Its E-Tron Range In South Africa
Audi Announces The Launch Of Its E-Tron Range In South Africa. Audi has announced that it has launched its e-tron range in South Africa. With this Audi is the first premium automotive brand to launch a fully-fledged electric vehicle range locally. An e-tron 55 First edition model will be available in the second half of 2022, priced from R1,745,000.
“Audi’s Night of Progress allowed us to proudly welcome six electric e-tron models right from the start. Never has any automotive brand anywhere in the world launched this many electric vehicles in one go. And so, last night was a historic moment not just for the Audi brand but for South Africa too. Last night, we took the lead in progressing and contributing towards an electric future in South Africa. By accelerating our transition towards e-mobility, we are fully embracing Audi’s global mission in transforming towards being a provider of premium sustainable mobility and in line with our Brand’s global commitments towards the Paris Climate Agreement.” said Sascha Sauer, Head of Audi South Africa on the company’s website.
Of the models launched last night, Audi has sold over 52 000 units globally which represents two thirds of total Audi electric vehicle sales. With the best-selling model being the e-tron and e-tron Sportback range which has achieved greater success than any other popular fully electric competitor.
As part of Audi’s e-tron launch efforts, an e-tron 55 First edition will be available for sale in South Africa from the second half of 2022 through Audi’s ten e-tron Dealerships nationwide. The e-tron 55 First edition will be available in limited numbers and for a limited time. This model will start from R1,745,000 and supports an attractive entry point into the e-tron range at launch. As with all Audi e-tron models, the First edition model is supported by a five year/100,000km Audi Freeway Maintenance Plan and an 8 year/160,000 km battery warranty.
The full range of Audi e-tron models retailing in South Africa from now consists of three e-tron 55 derivatives, the e-tron 55 Sportback, e-tron S Sportback, and the pinnacle of the line-up, the e-tron GT and RS e-tron.
