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Audi Q5 E‑Hybrid Road Tests Validate Engine‑Charging Mode and ~100 km EV Range

Measured recharge rates on a 500‑km Milan–Carrara loop clarify how the mode trades higher instant fuel use for greater flexibility.

Overview

  • - The plug‑in SUV pairs a 2.0 TFSI with a 143 hp electric motor in a 7‑speed S tronic, offers quattro all‑wheel drive, and comes in 299 hp or 367 hp outputs.
  • - A 25.9 kWh gross (20.7 kWh net) battery delivers about 99–101 km of electric range and allows electric driving up to 140 km/h.
  • - Battery Charge uses the gasoline engine as a generator at highway speeds to refill the pack to roughly 75%, recovering about 1% state of charge every 2.3–2.5 km.
  • - Test data recorded about 9.5 km/l at 130 km/h during active recharging, followed by roughly 12.5–16 km/l in Hybrid operation, with consumption reported as comparable to Audi’s 2.0 TDI in many cycles.
  • - Coverage cites reduced reliance on public charging with claimed costs lower than typical public AC rates, positions the model as attractive for business users, and lists Italian prices from €69,150 (Sportback €74,450).