Audi was kind enough to take off some of
the swirly disguise applied onto the taillights and now we can see the clusters
almost in full. The concept had an LED strip at the back that extended over the
entire trunk lid to join the taillights, and while it’s not immediately noticeable
on the prototype, we believe it’s there. There are
some minor changes – traditional door handles and bigger mirrors to name a few
– but the electric sedan remains almost entirely faithful to the showcar.
What that means is Audi will soon have an
attractive EV on sale to compete in what will become a crowded segment in just
a few years. Tesla is about to face more competition not just from the
Volkswagen Group, but also from Daimler with the Mercedes EQ models and Jaguar
Land Rover with the upcoming fully electric Jaguar XJ we recently spotted.
Audi is expected to unveil the road-going
E-Tron GT before the end of the year, specifically at the Los Angeles Auto Show
in November. Those who have criticized the Taycan for being too expensive will
be glad to hear Audi’s variant will likely be more affordable, so look for a high
five-figure price for Ingolstadt’s equivalent of the US$ 103,800 Taycan 4S.