The technology used throughout the Audi e-Tron is truly spectacular. The headlights for example are computer controlled and react to different situations. The new technology recognizes weather conditions and adapts the illumination to rain or fog. The technology at the heart of the light assistance system is a camera that works together with a fast computer to detect oncoming traffic, recognize lanes and measure visibilities, such as in the event of fog.
A new design element unique to the Audi e-tron are the air intakes in the single-frame grille and in front of the rear wheel wells. They are closed flush under normal circumstances and opened by means of flaps when additional cooling air is required. Maximum efficiency is also the reason behind this measure. The concept car has a remarkably low drag coefficient, which gets even better when the flaps are closed.
Lightweight construction is an even more important requirement for efficiency and range with electric vehicles than for conventionally powered automobiles. The body structure of the e-Tron is based on Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology and was realized as a hybrid construction. All add-on parts – doors, covers, sidewalls and roof – are made of a fiber-reinforced plastic.
Powering the Audi e-Tron is a fully electric drivetrain which features four motors – two each at the front and rear axles, making the e-Tron concept a true quattro. Combined the four motors produce 313 hp (230 kW) and 4,500 Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the e-Tron to bolt to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.8 seconds, the top speed is limited to 124 mph (200 km/h). On a full charge the range for the e-Tron is estimated at 154 miles.
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