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Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

The Driven EV News

More than 100 electric vehicles have been urgently recalled in Australia due to a serious battery fault that could "lead to a vehicle fire". The post Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk appeared first on The Driven.

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All Audi production sites will manufacture all-electric vehicles by 2029

Green Car Congress

As of 2026, Audi will only launch all-electric models onto the global market, gradually phasing out production of its combustion models by 2033. Based on this clear decision made as part of its Vorsprung 2030 corporate strategy, Audi is now taking steps to prepare its global facilities for the production of all-electric cars.

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Audi all-electric deliveries up 43% in Q1; share of EVs at 8.2%

Green Car Congress

The Audi Group has started off 2023 with strong delivery figures in nearly all core regions. In the first quarter, the brand group delivered some 422,000 Audi, Bentley, and Lamborghini vehicles—around 8% more than in the same period last year. The share of electric vehicles delivered rose from 6.2 billion.

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Audi launches limited-edition electric mountain bike powered by Fantic

Electric Cars Report

Audi has expanded its range of e-mobility products with the launch of a limited-edition enduro-style electric pedal assist mountain bike (eMTB) powered by Fantic, available through Audi Genuine Accessories.

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Cadillac, Audi, & BMW Now Leading in Share of US Sales Being 100% Electric

CleanTechnica EVs

Overall, the pure electric vehicle (EV, or BEV) share of US auto sales was 6.9% in the first quarter of 2024. EV sales increased slightly compared to the first quarter of 2023, but overall auto sales increased more, so EV market share dropped from 7% to 6.9% year over year.

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Audi Q8 E-Tron Edition Dakar Is Rally-Inspired Luxury Electric SUV

Electric Cars Report

It is inspired by the world’s premier desert rally: the Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar. On the exterior, the special model’s raised chassis and the optional decals are reminiscent of the RS Q e-tron designed for the Dakar Rally and featuring an electric drive system and an energy converter.

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Audi Opens Fast Charging Hub in Tokyo

Electric Cars Report

Audi has opened its first charging hub outside Europe. Electric car drivers of all brands in Japan’s capital Tokyo can now charge at four fast-charging points, each with up to 150 kilowatts. Thanks to a buffer storage unit, the Audi charging hub places low demands on the local power grid.

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