Although the model has not been approved yet, Audi is working to create a new concept for the A8.
Audi presented its Annual General Meeting, where top executives from the company discussed the company’s financial results as well as future plans. Bram Schot, Audi AG Chairman of Board of Management, announced that the company intends to create a fully-electric version of its next-gen Audi A8.
“The Audi A8 could be all-electric in the future. Schott stated that although it hasn’t been decided yet, he can easily imagine it. “We’re looking at transforming the top-end market with a totally new concept for A8.”
The 2018 model year saw the debut of the current generation of the Audi A8. Audi will have to wait a while before it decides whether this luxury EV is worthy of production.
Schott also stated for the first-time that the company was working on an electric vehicle to replace TT, with a cost comparable to the current model. He also hinted at an supercar that could replace the R8.
Schott stated, “As I mentioned, focusing also implies leaving out.” “For instance, the R8 sportscar. Is it necessary to have a successor that has a combustion engine? This would fit with our vision. We will find out in the discussion.
Schott also revealed that Audi will introduce five EVs in 2020, and 20 by 2025. The Etron electric crossover is the first. A more coupe-like Sportback version will follow next year. In late 2020, a production version of the ETron GT will join the range.