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Audi teases sporty new e-tron GT with Porsche Taycan Turbo power

Electrek

The new Audi e-tron GT is gearing up for its debut as prototypes begin hitting the streets for testing. Audi’s refreshed e-tron GT is expected to pull upgrades from the new Porsche Taycan Turbo. The new electric sports car will likely feature a bigger battery, more range, and performance.

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

Green Car Reports

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. Porsche is recalling 41,345.

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Audi RS E-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan recall prompted by battery concerns

Green Car Reports

Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT, and Porsche Taycan electric cars are being recalled for a battery issue that could lead to short circuits and fires. Audi is conducting two recalls for the same issue.

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Porsche and Audi form Premium Charging Alliance in Japan

Green Car Congress

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. —Michael Kirsch, CEO of Porsche Japan.

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VW, Audi, Porsche finally commit to NACS connectors in 2025

Electrek

VW, Audi and Porsche have all committed to use the Tesla-developed NACS connector starting in 2025. more… The post VW, Audi, Porsche finally commit to NACS connectors in 2025 appeared first on Electrek. It’s one of the last dominos to fall towards universal adoption of the connector.

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Audi finally begins building electric motors for new Porsche codeveloped PPE EV platform

Electrek

Audi has begun building electric motors for the long-awaited Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform being codeveloped with Porsche. The PPE has been delayed several times, pushing back highly-anticipated EVs, including the electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron.

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2023 Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT recalled for battery seal

Green Car Reports

Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT electric cars are being recalled to address a battery-sealant issue. Both Porsche and Audi switched to a Teroson sealant during the period when the affected cars were produced, and it may have been.

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