By : Joan MacKay Petti – Foreign Editor Advisor
Audi in particular is making a big electric push at the event. The German automaker has unveiled two electric concepts at Frankfurt, both of which showcase Audi’s vision for autonomous driving. Here, we focus on Audi’s electric coupe, the Aicon.
The Aicon is a four-door, 2+2 electric concept. It has a curved, glass roof and angular ridges along the body — a unique design you don’t see on present day models.
Audi says the car is designed to achieve a range of 435 miles. It has four electric motors over each wheel that produce 405 lb-ft of torque. Regenerative braking and a lightweight design help extend the car’s range, Audi says.
The Aicon also supports wireless charging, allowing for a faster charge time. Audi says the battery can be charged to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes.
Naturally, this is just a concept, so it’s important to take those specs with a grain of salt. Even if the range estimate were accurate, it would likely be a lot lower in the US. The New European Driving Cycle estimates are often higher than Environmental Protection Agency estimates.
By : Joan MacKay Petti - Foreign Editor Advisor
Audi in particular is making a big electric push at the event. The German automaker has unveiled two electric concepts at Frankfurt, both of which showcase Audi's vision for autonomous driving. Here, we focus on Audi's electric coupe, the Aicon.
The Aicon is a four-door, 2+2 electric concept. It has a curved, glass roof and angular ridges along the body — a unique design you don't see on present day models.
Audi says the car is designed to achieve a range of 435 miles. It has four electric motors over each wheel that produce 405 lb-ft of torque. Regenerative braking and a lightweight design help extend the car's range, Audi says.
The Aicon also supports wireless charging, allowing for a faster charge time. Audi says the battery can be charged to 80% capacity in just 30 minutes.
Naturally, this is just a concept, so it's important to take those specs with a grain of salt. Even if the range estimate were accurate, it would likely be a lot lower in the US. The New European Driving Cycle estimates are often higher than Environmental Protection Agency estimates.
