sean_carson@autovia.co.u
JUST because the car industry is going electric, it doesn’t mean that the power battle between German manufacturers is dead, despite EVs’ focus on sustainability. If anything, electric power unlocks a new dimension for manufacturers like Audi, which is why it now offers this: the e-tron S.
It’s a big, all-electric SUV that delivers a colossal 496bhp and 973Nm of torque from its 95kWh battery and three-motor set-up. However, this hardware comes at a price: £87,675, plus the e-tron S weighs 2,620kg.
Despite this, the huge output and strong traction from its all-wheel-drive system means it’ll go from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds.
Getting that weight moving off the line means that, unlike with some other EVs, the launch isn’t the most impressive element. Instead, it’s the e-tron S’s acceleration…
