Audi of America has now officially thrown its hat into the all-electric vehicle arena by announcing its decision to produce its slick two-seater EV concept known as the e-tron. The futuristic sports car is expected to hit streets in early 2012.
The new e-tron utilizes four electric motors and a lithium-ion battery pack with 313 hp and an insane 3,319 lb-ft of torque. Its 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds acceleration puts many gasoline-powered sports cars on the road today to shame. To reduce the weight of the car, Audi has incorporated a space frame for the main structural body as well as fiber-reinforced plastic added-on body parts such as doors and the roof.
With a range of 154 miles on a single charge, and the well known quality of the Audi brand, the-etron has a significant leg up over some its other EV competitors in its class *cough* Tesla, but it remains to be seen how much of a demand there will be for these ultra stylish and ultra expensive EVs of the future. For the full ridiculously long details regarding the e-tron, jump to the press release here.
The Good: An all-electric sports car that rivals many gasoline powered contemporaries.
The Bad: Limited production is expected with price points out of reach for most.
The Bottom-Line: Another slick all-electric sports car that has the look and performance one would expect from Audi.
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