2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Premium Plus

About 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron The 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron provides a comprehensive approach to sustainable mobility by combining the benefits of a hybrid powertrain with all-electric range. The package makes the A3 Sportback e-tron a versatile choice for the full array of daily commuting challenges, some of which can be handled on battery power alone. The 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron features a 1.4-liter TFSI engine with a six-speed Stronic transmission. Combined with a liquid-cooled, permanent magnet-driven electric motor, the A3 e-tron produces 204 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque for impressive off-the-line acceleration and high-end power. An 8.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electrical energy storage and is packaged beneath the rear seat, allowing for a fully usable trunk. The charging connection for the A3 Sportback e-tron is located behind the four rings in the Singleframe grille. This placement in the front of the vehicle is convenient for charging from a power source on either side of the vehicle. The port is hidden when not in use. The A3 e-tron comes standard with 240-volt mobile electric vehicle supply equipment, which can also be used in a common 120-volt outlet. The 240-volt charging unit replenishes the battery in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. An optional smartphone app allows the driver to remotely check on the status of their A3 e-tron. It can be used to monitor battery status and for setting times for charging to automatically begin. The driver can also use the app to adjust the climate control system remotely for added comfort and energy savings. The interior of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron comfortably seats five passengers. The lithium-ion battery is hidden beneath the rear seat for even more room and luggage capacity in the trunk.