FAW-Volkswagen Audi has launched its first two electric SUVs in China.
One of the two models is the e-tron, the brand's first ever electric vehicle and also the first premium electric SUV on sale in China.
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The model is built in Audi's plant in Brussels, but local production will begin in 2020 at FAW-Volkswagen Audi's plant in Changchun, Jilin province.
The other vehicle launched last week is the Q2 L e-tron. As an A-class premium electric SUV, it currently doesn't have a rival in the segment.
Manufactured at the FAW-Volkswagen plant in Foshan, Guangdong province, the model is designed for the Chinese market and is the joint venture's first locally produced electric model.
The Q2 L e-tron has a maximum output of 100 kW and a wheelbase of 2,628 mm, same as that of the petrol-engined Q2 L SUV.
Audi plans to continue to add electrified vehicles in China including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars based on its MLB evo, MEB, J1 and PPE platforms.
Models built based on the MLB evo platform include the e-tron, the gasoline Q8 and Lamborghini's Urus.
The J1 is developed by Porsche, with the electric Taycan built on it. The PPE, which stands for Premium Platform Electric, is developed by Audi with Porsche.
