Audi is preparing to make a bold move in the premium electric car market, taking on the electrified versions of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The brand is launching the next generation of its legendary A4 series, all-electric. A4 E-Tron adyyla In 2028 This launch is part of Audi's response to declining sales and rising costs, which has completely changed its corporate structure. “the greatest transformation” is seen as a part of.
New A4 E-Tron: 800 Kilometer Range Expected
New A4 E-Tron, Audi's Concept C It will attract attention with its sharp design inspired by the model. However, the real revolution lies in the vehicle's foundation. The model is planned to hit the road with a completely new platform and advanced software infrastructure. According to preliminary estimates, the A4 E-Tron can run on a single charge. An impressive range of around 800 kilometers is expected to present.
Audi CEO Gernot Dollner, CoachHe officially confirmed the development of the electric A4 in a statement to Audi. Döllner said that the launch of this model will be a fully software-focused electric vehicle manufacturer He stated that this was a critical step in its transformation strategy. As part of this effort, the company had previously withdrawn its controversial naming strategy, discontinued unprofitable models, and implemented staff reductions to reduce costs.
Volkswagen Group's SSP Platform and Rivian Software
The foundation that will take the A4 E-Tron to the next level technically, Volkswagen Group's SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) It is a new modular architecture that he calls "Audi". This platform will provide the infrastructure for many of the group's new models starting in 2028, including the Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, and Cupra Tindaya SUV.
This is the case with the A4 E-Tron, developed by Audi and Porsche PPE platform This means it will be significantly different from the current A6 E-Tron, which uses SSP platformwill maximize the competitiveness of the new generation Audi by offering more advanced technology, longer range and much higher efficiency.
In addition to the hardware capabilities of the SSP platform, its software infrastructure also brings significant innovation. Audi has developed this platform for the Volkswagen Group. Rivian Developed together with the basis of the new software architecture Although this new software system will first be available in the Volkswagen ID.1 model, which will be released in 2027, Audi is the first brand to fully integrate Rivian's software This deep integration is expected to make a big difference in terms of the user interface and in-car experience.
