Audi has introduced a new plug-in hybrid model to the United States, the 2021 A7 55 TFSI e, bringing the number of PHEVs it sells in the country to three. The A7 plug-in hybrid joins the updated 2021 Q5 55 TFSI e and the A8 60 TFSI e in the brand’s U.S. lineup. All three plug-in hybrids are on sale now as part of Audi USA’s commitment to have 30 percent of its portfolio electrified by 2025.
The 2021 A7 55 TFSI e shares its plug-in
hybrid powertrain with the Q5 55 TFSI e, namely a 2.0-liter TFSI turbocharged
four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor that produce a combined 362
HP and 500 Nm of torque. Power is sent through a
seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission to all four wheels by the quattro
all-wheel drive with ultra technology.
For 2021, the Q5 55 TFSI e has received a
sharper design and the latest MIB 3 infotainment architecture as part of its
mid-cycle facelift. The 14.1 kWh battery pack enables an EPA-estimated
all-electric range of 30.5 km for the Q5 PHEV and 38.6 km for the A7 PHEV. Prices start from US$ 51,900 for the 2021 Q5 55 TFSI e Premium
and US$ 74,900 for the 2021 A7 55 TFSI e Premium Plus. Both models qualify for a US$ 6,712 federal tax incentive and are eligible for HOV lane access in several
states.
As for the 2021 Audi A8 60 TFSI e, it
combines a 3.0-liter V6 with an electric motor for a combined 443 HP and 699 Nm of torque. The plug-in hybrid luxury sedan packs the
same 14.1 kWh lithium-ion battery as the Q5 and A7 PHEVs, can cover an
EPA-estimated 29 km)in all-electric mode and comes equipped with
standard quattro AWD and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The
2021 A8 60 TFSI e starts from US$ 95,900, a US$ 1,900 increase over the 2020 model.
