AUDI E5
The AUDI E5 Sportback is a battery electric compact executive car produced by SAIC Volkswagen under the China-only AUDI marque owned by Audi. It is the first vehicle co-developed between Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor and Audi. The car does not feature the four rings logo and the AUDI name is stylised in capitals, as it is considered a distinct brand for the Chinese market.
Overview
The AUDI E5 Sportback is developed based on the SAIC Motor's IM L6, sharing the electric motor, battery, electric control system, and the same platform, as part of the collaboration between Audi and SAIC.The E5 Sportback was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025 following the E concept being first shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2024, demonstrating a new design direction based on the "Advanced Digitized Platform".
The E5 Sportback reached dealerships for display in May 2025. Deliveries are slated to start in late August/early September 2025.
Features
The E5's powertrain features an adaptive air suspension as well as support for all wheel steering. In the interior there is a pillar-to-pillar 4K screen that also integrates the screens displayed by the cameras that replace the traditional wing mirrors. The display is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip.The LiDAR-based AUDI 360 Assisted Driving system is also present on the E5 Sportback. Also included in the interior is an ambient natural lighting system and hidden air vents with a three-signature-scent fragrance diffuser.