The German automaker postponed the project fully electric model supercar Audi R8 E-Tron. Despite plans to release R8 E-Tron in limited production by the end of this year, while Audi has canceled the project entirely.
According to the company, the technology of production of batteries for electric cars is expensive and heavy. Too much weight is necessary to throw off to get the required performance for the electric sports car. At the same time, the high price may make it impossible for the car sale to the public.
In addition to concerns about the weight and the price development of the project R8 E-Tron, perhaps, is facing opposition from a board member Wolfgang Durhaymera Audi, who was recently appointed head of technical development at the company#39;s board. It is rumored that he wants to shift research efforts Audi with developments on purely electric hybrid powertrain, considering the project R8 E-Tron economically damaging.
Model Audi R8 E-Tron uses two electric motors with a capacity of 376 liters. s. and 820 lb.-ft. of torque and a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 49 kWh. The car can travel about 134 km on a single charge and can achieve speeds of up to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds. Limited top speed of 200 km / h
