China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released details on the new AUDI E7X. This comes after the German automaker applied for a sales license, confirming the vehicle’s size, power, and potential to reach markets far beyond Asia, including Europe. The E7X is the second vehicle from the new, all-electric AUDI brand, a partnership between SAIC and Volkswagen.
The AUDI brand has dropped the famous four-rings logo, aiming to carve out a new identity in the fast-moving EV segment. This strategy separates it from the parent company’s existing lineup. The brand already sells one sleek wagon, the AUDI E5 Sportback, which uses technology from SAIC.
Design and Technology of the AUDI E7X
The new AUDI E7X commands attention because of its size. The SUV stretches to 5.05 m long, measures 1.99 m across, and stands 1.71 m tall. Its 3.06 m long wheelbase creates a very spacious cabin, giving passengers plenty of room to stretch out. The largest all-wheel-drive version weighs 2,673 kg. This platform is built to handle high power and advanced technology. The AUDI E7X features a large LiDAR unit mounted above the front windshield. Buyers can also choose from 21-inch or 22-inch optional wheels to enhance the look.
Drivers have two power options. The rear-wheel-drive model uses a single electric motor producing 300 kW (402 hp). The all-wheel-drive model adds a second motor in the front, contributing 200 kW (268 hp), for a combined output of 500 kW (670 hp). Both motors come from Huayu Automotive, a SAIC subsidiary. Despite its size, the E7X reaches a top speed of 143 mph.
The battery for the AUDI E7X comes from CATL. While the official capacity is unknown, this partnership ensures advanced cell technology. Components from SAIC‘s Huayu Automotive highlight the vehicle’s strong ties to Chinese manufacturing. The integrated LiDAR also indicates readiness for advanced driver assistance systems.
The AUDI E7X is expected to reach markets beyond China. Volkswagen plans to export vehicles globally from its Chinese manufacturing centers. The company has filed for the E7X trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office and is lobbying the European Commission to remove tariffs on China-made EVs.
