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Audi FAW NEV Company, a cooperation project between Audi and long-standing partner FAW, has commenced production of all-electric Audi models. The company and its new state-of-the-art plant form a key component of the strategy Audi has adopted for the Chinese market. The new production site in Changchun is the first in China to exclusively produce fully electric Audi models based on the PPE platform, beginning with the Q6L e-tron family, followed by a market-specific version of the Audi A6 e-tron.

Production for the first of fully electric Audi models based on the PPE platform (Premium Platform Electric) has started in China. The PPE is the next-generation platform for all-electric vehicles from Audi that set standards in terms of performance, range, charging, and driving dynamics. Audi FAW NEV Company manufactures mid-sized and full-sized PPE vehicles, starting with the Audi Q6L e-tron and the Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron. A China-specific variant of the Audi A6 e-tron is set to follow. “With the start of production at Audi FAW NEV Company, we are upholding our commitment to the Chinese market and taking a significant step forward in our electrification strategy,” says Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG: “The models produced here will play a crucial role in our local portfolio and strengthen our position in this key market.”

With the new plant, Audi is expanding its model portfolio for China

The Audi Q6L e-tron is the first electric vehicle based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) produced in China. It differs from the international model not only in its traditionally longer wheelbase, but also through numerous design features and innovations for the Chinese market. For example, the interior of the Q6L e-tron impresses with a digital experience also developed specifically for China. Its sister model, the Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron, combines the strengths of the SUV model with a sporty coupé-like silhouette.

“Localized production of market-specific models has always been key to our success in China, and it is essential for the future of Audi to be close to customers,” says Gerd Walker, Member of the Board of Management for Production and Logistics at AUDI AG.

Audi is therefore focusing even more strongly on market-oriented production in the three core regions of Europe, North America, and China. Walker stresses: “With its state-of-the-art, fully integrated, and eco-friendly production, the plant is setting new standards across the Audi production network.”

Set up in partnership with Audi’s long-standing partner FAW, Audi FAW NEV Company’s plant in Changchun – FAW’s traditional home – will create around 3,000 new jobs in the future. With a planned annual production capacity of over 150,000 vehicles, the new site is making a key contribution to the electrification of the Audi product portfolio in China. The plant incorporates the entire value chain of automotive production and is equipped with a press shop, body shop, paint shop, and vehicle assembly. Production of the high-voltage batteries for the China-specific PPE models takes place at the plant’s battery assembly facility.

Innovative construction and production technologies

Construction of the production site started in mid-2022, and Audi FAW NEV Company utilized digital technology to design and build the plant from the very beginning. Digital twinning allowed experts to create a highly efficient and flexible production system that is fully digitalized and automated. A 3D structure of the plant’s buildings based on BIM (building information modelling) was set up first, with real-time updates of the digital model continually keeping pace with real-world construction progress.

At the new plant site, Audi is also deploying an integrated IT solution in the Chinese market for the first time. With industry-leading digital manufacturing processes, it facilitates the realization of intelligent and efficient production. All maintenance, logistics, and manufacturing processes across the plant are networked with each other via only one single IT architecture. In a first for Volkswagen Group outside Europe, a highly integrated Group solution using SAP S/4HANA is being rolled out. Using the cloud-based system, data is stored and shared throughout the plant.

Helmut Stettner, CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company, emphasizes the benefits of the high-tech approach taken in Changchun: “Technology helps amplify the synergies between the teams from Germany and China. It also enables us to be fast and highly efficient and speed up processes – both during construction and in day-to day-operation. We create an ideal synergy between our highly skilled workforce and cutting-edge technology at the site.” 

Plant-wide automation and enhanced use of robotics

With more than 800 robots enhancing precision and efficiency, the automation rate in the body shop will reach the highest levels in the industry in China. Visual recognition technology ensures quality control, while a partially automated crane in the press shop streamlines operations.

A driverless transportation system and an automatic warehouse guarantee automated and reliable logistics. The warehouse stands 24 meters tall and features fully automated storage, warehousing, and retrieval. Furthermore, Audi is developing new automation technologies at its new plant, like the potential use of humanoid robots in car production.

Audi FAW NEV Company has therefore announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics and UBTECH ROBOTICS to explore the next step in this technology.

Sustainability at the forefront

Audi FAW NEV Company is committed to sustainability, implementing “Mission:Zero,” the global environmental program for all Audi production sites. Production at the plant is planned to be net carbon-neutral1 from the beginning. To this end, the facility exclusively utilizes green energy. Its heating needs are met using thermal energy and gas obtained from biomass. Solar panels with 320,000 square meters of surface area installed on the roofs of various buildings fulfil a significant portion of the plant’s energy needs. An independent certification for net carbon neutrality1 is planned for 2025.

The plant recycles production waste and treats wastewater in a closed loop. The latter also includes rainwater collection and reverse osmosis. Implementation of a closed material loop for aluminum offcuts in the press shop as well as a particularly efficient and environmentally friendly paint shop are further highlights.

Biodiversity is another focus at the new production site. Audi FAW NEV Company has carried out landscaping based on the original topography of the area, with many local plant species being planted. A huge area is set aside for the planting of various flowering plants and trees, while another part of the site has been transformed into wetland. Additionally, workers have set up artificial bird nests and insect hotels. Ten beehives on the plant’s grounds are already home to a total of around 500,000 bees. Furthermore, road lighting at the facility is designed to not irritate local fauna.

Future ecosystem and supplier park

In addition to forging a complete talent training system, Audi FAW NEV Company will also facilitate the upgrade of the entire supply chain around the plant. To ensure that the large-scale production of complete vehicles and parts runs smoothly, around 50 percent of suppliers are projected to be within a radius of 30 kilometers of the Changchun site. The local government has also set up an exclusive business park for Audi FAW NEV Company suppliers with a view to attracting more business. The fact that Audi FAW NEV Company is projected to achieve a localization rate of around 90 percent is proof of the effectiveness of the “in China, for China” strategy.

Electrification strategy for China

The start of production at Audi FAW NEV Company is a key step in the further success of the electrification strategy Audi is utilizing in China. In close collaboration with its two partners, the local automobile manufacturers FAW and SAIC, Audi will offer a comprehensive portfolio of vehicles tailored specifically for the Chinese market. Auto Guangzhou 2024 in November of this year showed its newest additions. The premieres of new models highlighted the focus on electrification and digitalization, key pillars of the company’s strategy for China.

1Audi understands net-zero CO2 emissions to mean a situation in which, after other possible reduction measures have been exhausted, the company offsets the carbon emitted by Audi’s products or activities and/or the carbon emissions that currently cannot be avoided in the supply chain, manufacturing, and recycling of Audi vehicles through voluntary offsetting projects carried out worldwide. In this context, carbon emissions generated during a vehicle’s utilization stage, i.e. from the moment it is delivered to the customer, are not taken into account.

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Audi and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) team up to accelerate the preparation for the Formula 1 entry of the four rings in 2026. QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has signed definitive agreements to acquire a significant minority stake in Sauber Holding AG, the future factory team of Audi.

With this strategic investment QIA will enter the Audi Formula 1 project as a long-term investor and partner.

QIA’s investment will provide a substantial capital injection and pave the way for increasing infrastructure and team buildout, positioning the team for long-term success in Formula 1. The investment is consistent with QIA’s focus on investments with long-term growth potential. 

Formula 1 is a fast-growing sport with significant upside potential through continued global expansion, deeper fan engagement and significant commercialisation potential. Audi will officially enter Formula 1 with a factory team with the change of the technical regulations in 2026. 

Both facilities in Neuburg and Hinwil are further ramping up to meet the standards needed on the road to success. With the recent announcement of Gabriel Bortoleto (20) who will race alongside Nico Hülkenberg (37), the program has taken the next important step. The announcement of the complete takeover of Sauber in March and the appointment of Mattia Binotto as CTO and COO of the project and Jonathan Wheatley as team principal from the middle of next year are expressions of the determination of the Audi brand. The investment will add to a list of important milestones in the near future.

Gernot Döllner, CEO of AUDI AG and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sauber Motorsport AG: “The investment by QIA reflects the trust and confidence the Audi F1 Project has already garnered, underscoring unwavering commitment of Audi to the initiative. This additional capital will accelerate the team’s growth and is yet another milestone on our long-term strategy. QIA’s involvement further energizes the dedicated efforts at both the Hinwil and Neuburg facilities as they work towards the entry of Audi in 2026.”

Mohammed Al-Sowaidi, CEO of QIA: “Audi is a premium partner of choice with a rich motorsport legacy. As a long-standing investor in the Volkswagen Group, we believe in Audi’s vision and direction when entering Formula 1 and our investment will support the realization of this goal. QIA believes that Formula 1 is a sport with significant untapped investment potential. The increasing commercialization of professional sports as an entertainment offering globally, and the increasingly global popularity of Formula 1, has made for an exciting opportunity for our first major motorsports investment.”

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

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With the “Anniversary Dates 2025” booklet, Audi Tradition is showcasing the most important moments in the product and company history of Audi, which is as eventful as it is diverse. Audi historians have selected a total of 27 dates to commemorate in 2025.

Twenty-five years ago, the Audi A2 hit the market. With its aluminum body, it made a name for itself as a progressive compact car: light, aerodynamic, and economical. The Audi A2 polarized opinion with its design and unusual proportions; the concept was ahead of its time. However, sales remained below expectations, and Audi ended production after roughly five years and 176,377 units built. Since then, the A2 became a fan favorite and is now a sought-after collector’s item.

Sixty years ago, the first post–World War II Audi rolled off the production line. With the “Auto Union Audi” vehicle, Auto Union GmbH revived the tradition-steeped Audi brand name in 1965. The new name was meant to show that this car represented a fresh start for Auto Union in terms of technology. The Audi was the first car from the brand with four rings to feature a four-cylinder four-stroke engine, and it marked the beginning of a new era in Ingolstadt. Twenty years later, on January 1, 1985, Audi NSU Auto Union AG was renamed AUDI AG, and since that time, the company and its products have shared the same short, memorable name.

Ninety years ago, in February 1935, a spectacular attempt to break speed records took place in Italy. After test drives in October 1934 with the Grand Prix racing car on the AVUS in Berlin, the Auto Union racing department started developing the vehicle that would later be known as the “Lucca” car. Just a few weeks later, in December 1934, it was presented during initial test drives on the AVUS. The record attempts were planned in Hungary but were moved to Italy at the last minute due to bad weather. The one-kilometer and one-mile records were targeted to be broken with a flying start on a five-kilometer stretch between Pescia and Altopascio. Test drives took place on February 14, 1935, and the next day, on February 15, the car piloted by Hans Stuck performed as planned and was heralded the “world’s fastest road-going car.” With a speed of 326.975 km/h reached near Lucca, the vehicle broke 26 world records and 13 international class records.

The “Anniversary Dates 2025” booklet contains several additional anniversaries to discover, including 25 years of the first Audi victory at Le Mans and 25 years of Audi allroad quattro, 35 years of Audi duo hybrid vehicles, 40 years of fully galvanized bodies in large-scale automotive engineering, 50 years of the Audi 80 GTE, 55 years of the Audi 100 Coupé S, 60 years of the NSU Prinz 1000 TT and NSU Type 110, 75 years of the first post-war DKW passenger car, and 90 years of the Horch 850 series.

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Audi is expanding its model range with a sporty coupé, the Q5 Sportback. With its progressive and dynamic silhouette, this derivative appeals to design-savvy customers who also desire the benefits of an SUV.

The Audi Q5 Sportback combines characteristics typical of an SUV, such as versatility and a spacious interior, with an even more dynamic silhouette. The unmistakable design exudes sportiness with its characteristic sloping rear and elegant lines. The second generation of the Q5 Sportback boasts a luggage capacity of up to 515 liters or up to 470 liters in the SQ5 Sportback1. When the rear row of seats is folded down, the storage space in the Q5 Sportback increases to up to 1,415 liters or 1,388 liters in the SQ5 Sportback1. The Q5 Sportback has a towing capacity of up to 2,400 kilograms.

Sporty design thanks to dynamic, sloping roofline

The design of the new Audi Q5 Sportback is sleeker compared to its predecessor. The broad Singleframe is high and flanked by vertical, functional air curtains. The razor-sharp, sculptural headlights lend the car a honed look. A large air intake below the Singleframe houses the sensors. A dynamic rising line runs from above the rocker panel across the wheel arches to the rear bumper, giving the vehicle a dynamic appearance even when stationary. The horizontal shoulder line connecting the front and rear lights rises slightly above the rear lights to visually support the roof arch with its flat rear window. The rear of the Q5 Sportback is visually stretched as far as possible, creating a roofline that slopes from the B-pillar.

This enhances the classic proportions of an SUV, creating an even more dynamic profile in the stylish Sportback form. Optional roof rails add utility value to the dynamic lines of the roof. The elegant rear window graphics also help to visually stretch the cabin.

With minimal lines, the rear has a crisp design. The smooth surface that flows from the rear window to the lower edge of the sculptural light strip is bordered by a sharp cut across the entire width of the vehicle. Below is an uncluttered, broad surface. A sporty, distinctive breakaway edge at the trunk lid completes the progressive design. The diffuser is integrated into the raised bumpers, creating an island effect. Below are the tailpipes, while the S model features the iconic twin round tailpipes in a new, sharpened design.

Exterior advanced comes as standard in the Q5 Sportback

The Q5 Sportback is available in two versions: exterior advanced and S line. In addition, the SQ5 Sportback1 has its own distinctive exterior. Compared to the base version, the exterior of the advanced version features dynamic elements with stylish accents. For example, the radiator grille and the inlays in the front air intake come in Scandium Gray, with a contrasting bottom line in Tambora Gray. The diffuser is finished in a grained matte black, and the rear inlays are in Selenite Silver. 18-inch light-alloy five-arm twist wheels are included.

The S line exterior and S model have larger front air intakes and a sportier rear diffuser. The Singleframe is surrounded by a chrome-look frame in matte Anthracite (S line exterior) and matte Silver (S model). Large L-wing-shaped side aero tubes accentuate the sporty ambitions of the Q5. On the S model, the Singleframe is further emphasized by vertical chrome-look L-wing ornaments in matte Silver. The chrome-look rocker panel trim in matte Anthracite on the S line exterior and chrome-look matte Silver on the S model further contribute to the dynamic character. The window trim comes in an aluminum look as standard. The second-generation digital OLED rear lights and the new projection light in the spoiler above the rear window enhance safety. The latter projects a graphic onto the top of the rear window, increasing the size of the brake light area.

Complementing the exterior: the interior design philosophy

The interior of the new Q5 Sportback is systematically tailored to the needs of the occupants and epitomizes the new Audi design philosophy. Material properties were considered at a very early stage in the design, and together with the Audi MMI panoramic display and the MMI passenger display, form a visually distinct digital stage. The high-contrast interior design purposefully places elements in the foreground or background, creating a three-dimensional spatial architecture that blends aesthetics with ergonomics. The interior has a markedly cozy ambiance. The “Softwrap” extends from the doors through the entire cockpit to the center console, creating a homogeneous and welcoming sense of space. In addition to being user-focused, the interior is sustainable. Materials such as Cascade upholstery and Dinamica microfiber are primarily made from recycled polyester, demonstrating Audi is also committed to using resources sustainably and efficiently in the Q5 Sportback.

State-of-the-art combustion model with MHEV plus

The new Audi Q5 Sportback is based on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), a platform architecture for conventionally powered vehicles with longitudinal combustion engines. It comes equipped at market launch with highly efficient MHEV plus technology. The new 48-volt MHEV plus electrical system supports the combustion engine and reduces carbon emissions while increasing performance and driving comfort. The vehicle is also capable of limited all-electric maneuvering and parking.

The new powertrain generator (PTG) generates additional torque of up to 230 Nm and 18 kW (24 PS). What’s more, the 48-volt electrical system enables the use of an electric air conditioning compressor. This ensures the AC continues operating at full power, maintaining a comfortable interior temperature even when the engine is switched off, such as when coasting or at a red light.

The lithium-ion battery for vehicles with MHEV plus is based on lithium ferro-phosphate chemistry and boasts a storage capacity of 1.7 kWh. The primary function of the belt alternator starter (BAS) is to start the engine and supply electrical power to the battery. The BAS enables stretches of electric driving, relieves the combustion engine, and helps reduce consumption. During braking, the BAS returns energy to the battery (recuperation) with up to 25 kW of power. In this way, the Premium Platform Combustion enables partial electrification in the form of mild hybrids. Later in the Audi Q5 Sportback lifecycle, plug-in hybrids will be available with a large battery and external charger.

In Europe, the Audi Q5 Sportback will be available with three engines at market launch, with further drive variants to follow. Initially, all versions come equipped with MHEV plus technology, which briefly generates up to 18 kW (24 PS) of additional power. All models in the series also use the S tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The entry-level engine is a 2.0 TFSI with 150 kW (204 PS) and 340 Nm of maximum torque and front-wheel drive. Optionally, quattro all-wheel drive is available. With the 2.0 TDI, the Audi Q5 Sportback is available as generation EA288 evo. It has an output of 150 kW (204 PS) and 400 Nm of torque and is only available with quattro drive. As the top model in the series, the Audi SQ5 Sportback1 will be available at launch. The V6 TFSI with three liters of displacement has an output of 270 kW (367 PS) and a maximum torque of 550 Nm.

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1. Audi SQ5 Sportback: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 8.8–8.1 (26.7–29.0 US mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 199–184 (320.3–296.1 g/mi); CO2 class: G