Facelifted A3 PHEV gets almost double the battery capacity, fast charging and a bespoke chassis tune
The new Audi A3 plug-in hybrid has been revealed with a huge electric-only range of 88 miles. With battery capacity boosted from 13kWh in the previous A3 PHEV to a usable capacity of 19.7kWh, the new A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e claims one of the longest ranges of any plug-in hybrids on the market. The battery can also now fast-charge at up to 50kW, and powers a new gearbox-integrated electric motor with 114bhp which can power the car on its own at speeds of up to 87mph.
5-litre petrol four-pot and shared with the Volkswagen Golf eHybrid, delivers 201bhp to the front axle for a 0-62mph time of 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 140mph. Audi has yet to confirm plans to offer the A3 with the more potent 268bhp system in the Golf GTE.
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