It may have arrived
a bit late to the electric crossover party, with the E-Tron SUV that was
launched earlier this year, but Audi’s ventures into the zero-emission
territory have only just begun. The German automaker is planning yet another
battery-electric crossover, according to Autocar, which will be a tad larger
than the Q2 and smaller than the Q3.
It’s expected to be
previewed by a concept sometime next year, while the production version is
allegedly due in 2020. And unlike the E-Tron, which is underpinned by the MLB
platform, the upcoming model will be built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB
architecture.
This will be used
by numerous electric vehicles made by the automotive giant and is modular
enough to accommodate different-sized models. This means that Audi’s rumored
electric compact crossover will be priced competitively, as production costs
will be kept as low as possible. The British publication estimates that it
should start at around £ 30,000 (US$ 37,800) when it goes on sale
in the United Kingdom, probably in 2021.
While nobody
outside the car firm knows anything about the electric powertrain, its design
will be inspired by the E-Tron GT, according to the brand’s design chief, March
Lichte.
