Audi R8 e-tron

[thelastdeadmouse]

Unless the R8 e-tron has access to a charging network that is as good as, or better than Tesla’s Supercharger network, then how will Audi be able to show up Tesla? Everyone that knows anything about electric cars will know that Audi hasn’t been able to show up Tesla unless they offer access to a similar network at their launch date. Without having access to such a network this e-tron will just be a really fancy commuter car/toy.

I never said they were doing a good job at it, just that they were trying. :biggrin: I suspect it will probably have DC charging through either the combo charger or CHademo. Given the stats, price, circumstances around the car is being built, and that fact that they're going to be only produced on request, the whole thing screams publicity car to me. While the electric car nuts will know that their DC charging isn't nearly up to the Tesla standard, the average journalist don't know the difference and they're the real target for this car.

 

[mnx]

I think I'd take the BMW i8 over an electric Audi R8...

Simply for the fact that the BMW would still be lapping a road course after 20 minutes while a full EV would be dialing back power to keep the motor from melting, and the batteries would be nearly empty.

 

[dsm363]

If the car wasn't going to be a track car then I think I'd like an electric i8 but that doesn't exist so would probably take the Audi R8 electric if someone was giving me one. Not sure about spending what Audi would want for it though. Audi has a chance to do something really cool with the R8 electric so hope they follow through.

 

[lloyds]

Looks good though

 

[wallet.dat]

I'll pass on this one. This is Audi's v1.0 technology (think Tesla's 1st gen Roadsters) and is still a compromise design based on an ICE platform.

 

[yourfrienddave]

what do you think compare to the D?

 

[EarlyAdopter]

what do you think compare to the D?

I think one is vaporware and the other will be shipping in December.

I know which one I'll be getting.

 

[yourfrienddave]

Zap! All-Electric Audi R8 e-tron Coming in 2015 - Yahoo Autos

 

[Arb1ter]

The timing could not have been less fortunate. It looks like they were finally committing to launch R8 e-tron, and 3 days after they announced it, P85D came along.

I hope they stick with it anyway.

 

[wallet.dat]

The timing could not have been less fortunate. It looks like they were finally committing to launch R8 e-tron, and 3 days after they announced it, P85D came along.

I hope they stick with it anyway.

Not sure what either has to do with the other. I mean somebody looking for a BMW 7-series probably isn't cross shopping for a Lamborghini Huracan.

 

[Arb1ter]

With the poor selection of high-performance EVs, a comparison with Model S in the media is inevitable. A lackluster showing in response to a newcomer would be an embarrassment to the company.

 

[thelastdeadmouse]

Not sure what either has to do with the other. I mean somebody looking for a BMW 7-series probably isn't cross shopping for a Lamborghini Huracan.

I don't think 7 Series customers will be cross shopping Huracans, but if there was an M7 that was faster, cheaper, roomier, and had better range than the Huracan, there'd be Huracan customers that would cross shop M7s.

 

[mdevp]

Audi BEV with 250mi Range

Audi confirmed an R8 BEV with 250mi range, interesting that the range is so close to the MS. Possible competition?
Confirmed: Audi R8 E-Tron BEV With 250 Miles Of Range Coming In 2015; PHEV Version A Possibility

 

[justaddsun]

Nice but probably will be $160k and slower than a D with no real supercharging infrastructure. But it would be nice for another real car company to enter the BEV market. I've always wondered if Tesla owners would still have allegiance with Tesla when MB/Audi/BMW release true competitors. It just doesn't seem like anytime soon though.

 

[David99]

That's great news! Finally some real competition on the horizon! That's good for all of us, it's good for the environment, it's putting more pressure on the other manufacturers to get their butts moving. I'm not brand loyal in a way that I diss Audi (or any other brand) just because I drive a Tessla.

 

[andrewket]

I too welcome to the competition, but Tesla has such a huge advantage with then SC network.

 

[dpeilow]

When it comes to Audi, and particularly this R8 etron, I'll believe it when I can take the keys and drive one.

 

[30seconds]

I'm posting this to the "believe it once I see it" bucket. I think this is either the third or fourth time audi has claimed that they will make this car.

 

[Johan]

"Confirmed". Well... He spoke to Brittish magazine Car at te Paris show and is quoted to have said:
"In addition, Hackenberg said, Audi hopes to deliver an all-electric R8 e-tron with up to 250 miles of range, echoing a claim made earlier this year."

I believe it when one is for sale, with a price tag.

Audi Plug-In Hybrid Range To Include R8 Supercar Too

 

[mdevp]

I think its great that someone is stepping up to the plate w/a luxury +200mi BEV. But you guys are right the price is probably going to be astronomical.