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Audi to Launch Electric SUV in India by 2020

Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 14:21 IST
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SI Team Audi is preparing to launch an all-electric SUV in the Indian market by 2020. The Audi E-tron that has already garnered pretty much attention across the world is all set to be launched globally in 2020. Apart from the rest of the world, Audi is also aiming to roll out the car here. Audi plans to launch three fully electric cars in the global market by the end of this decade.



However, lack of charging infrastructure for the electric vehicles remains a concern for the Volkswagen AG-owned luxury car brand. Despite Indian government’s aim to introduce zero-emission pure electric mobility across the country by 2030, charging infrastructure is not adequate for the expansion of electric vehicle market in India. In that case, by launching the E-tron here, Audi will have a chance to assess the situation before introducing more zero-emission products here.
Apart from the E-tron, the Audi e-tron Sportback coupe-styled SUV and the Audi e-tron GT Gran Turismo are the two other models expected to be launched in global

Considering the fact that India could become a global giant in terms of electric mobility, several auto manufacturers are aiming to grab a large chunk of the pie



market by 2020. Interestingly, Volkswagen owned German luxury car brand Porsche too has announced that it will roll out an electric car in India by 2020.




Considering the fact that India could become a global giant in terms of electric mobility, several auto manufacturers are aiming to grab a large chunk of the pie. Audi too doesn’t want to stay behind in the race as other luxury carmaker like Mercedes-Benz has already revealed its plan to launch EV in India.