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Audi and Porsche have a safer mobile charging cable for EV, PHEV models

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Audi and Porsche are conducting a recall of 240-volt Level 2 AC charging cables for EVs and plug-in hybrids. The recall covers 93,196 Audi vehicles in the U.S. from model years 2019 to 2024, including the E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback, Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and E-Tron GT EVs, as well as the Q5 plug-in hybrid.

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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quicker

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The 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron gets a number of changes, including faster charging, more range, quicker acceleration, and retuned ride and handling. These changes, which previously weren't expected to arrive until the 2025 model year, are incorporated into a new Q4 55 E-Tron grade that replaces the Q4 50 E-Tron.

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Audi plans to pilot charging hub concept for quick charging later this summer

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Audi is working on a concept for quick charging for premium-level electromobility: the Audi charging hub. For the first time, more than half of Audi’s newly introduced models are electrified. With the growing number of electric models, the requirements for the charging infrastructure will also grow.

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Audi EV discounts, public EV charging use, Nissan and Fisker: Today’s Car News

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Public charging is essential even for those who charge at home. And Costco is offering thousands off the price of Audi EVs. Costco members can get Audi EV discounts—including up to $3,000 off the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT. Nissan might help get a Fisker electric pickup built. The recently revamped.

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Porsche and Audi form Premium Charging Alliance in Japan

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Porsche Japan and Audi Japan are forming a Premium Charging Alliance business partnership to expand the 150kW rapid charging station network across Japan. Rapid charging stations run by both companies will be available to both Porsche and Audi owners starting 1 July 2022.

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New Audi charging hub opens in Munich

Electric Cars Report

Audi has opened a new Audi charging hub in Munich’s Obersendling district. The brand with the four rings has recently begun cooperating with &Charge, a company that enables users to publicly rate charging stations and rewards them for doing so.

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First Audi Charging Hub in Austria Opened in Salzburg

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Audi is opening its first charging hub in Austria: Following locations in Nuremberg, Berlin, and Zurich, the brand with the four rings opened a premium quick-charging station in Salzburg today, its fourth worldwide. Just next door, MOONCITY is Salzburg’s competence and experience center for new and electric mobility.

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