AUDI E7X


The AUDI E7X is an upcoming battery electric and range-extended full-size crossover SUV to be produced by the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture and to be sold under the China-only AUDI marque that is owned by Audi. It is the second model to be co-developed by SAIC Motor and Audi.

Overview

Concept model

The E7X was previewed by the AUDI E SUV Concept that was unveiled at the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to AUDI, the concept previewing the E7X "embodies simplicity to master complexity, outlining the dynamic posture of future luxury SUVs", as stated on the brand's Weibo page.

Production model

The E7X is set to launch in 2026 as the AUDI marque's second model. It is based on the IM LS7 and built on the Advanced Digitized Platform. It will be the production version of the AUDI E SUV Concept that was unveiled at the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to AUDI, the concept previewing the E7X "embodies simplicity to master complexity, outlining the dynamic posture of future luxury SUVs", as stated on the brand's Weibo page.
It was previously speculated that the model would enter production as the AUDI E8. The production model's height, width, and length are smaller than the concept but the wheelbase remains the same.

Design and features

Concept version

The E SUV concept uses the AUDI 360 Driving Assist Package, it is likely that the production E7X will also use this. Matrix LED headlights are also present. It also used 23-inch wheels wrapped in 285/40 R23 Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires.

Production version

The design language introduced by the E5 is re-used for the E7X.
Spyshots of a prototype model from July 2025 show a closed front end with headlights hidden under the bonnet line. Prototype models also have a sizeable air intake and sloped A-pillars. A LiDAR sensor on the roof is present and digital mirrors are used instead of side-view mirrors, Retractable door handles are also present. The sculpted fenders and sleek roofline of the E5 are also present on the E7X prototype.
The doors use a frameless design. The interior is expected to mirror that of the E5, but the only detail known about the interior is that there are horizontally arranged ambient light strips on the door panels.

Powertrain

The powertrain of the E7X was expected to mirror that of the E5 and is built on the same 800-volt architecture. This includes the same motors, batteries, and electric control system that is the same as in the IM LS7, available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
The E7X produces in rear-wheel-drive form and in all-wheel-drive form. The batteries will use a ternary lithium chemistry and will be produced by CATL. The battery selection for the EV version include a 100kWh pack weighing and a 109.3kWh pack weighing. The smaller battery achieves a CLTC range of, while the larger pack achieves.
EREV versions will be made available later on in the model's life cycle.