Audi Developing Tesla Model S Fighter

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Porsche isn’t the only automaker developing a Tesla Model S fighter under the Volkswagen Group.

According to a report by Auto Express, Audi is also looking to join the electric vehicle sedan market with its own offering sporting a 280-mile all-electric range. The vehicle is currently under development according to Audi’s Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, who also revealed that it will arrive in 2017 as an all-new model. In the interview, Hackenberg said that he was “able to re-engineer the R8 e-tron project and technology with the team” and confirmed that it will not be a sports car.

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The German automaker will use next-generation electric motors and batteries in order to achieve the 280-mile range, technology that is said to be up to five times more efficient than the current motors used in vehicles such as the Volkswagen e-Golf.

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[Source: Auto Express]

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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