Audi will launch its final ICE powered vehicle, the Q5, in 2026 which will be manufactured through to 2033
German auto giant Volkswagen Group’s Audi will stop introducing new combustion engine models from 2026, aiming to shift its focus and investments towards developing electric vehicles, reported German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung citing comments by Audi CEO Markus Duesmann to labour representatives and top managers.
As per the report, Audi is looking to phase out its entire range of petrol and diesel vehicles and will soon transition entirely to becoming an electric vehicle brand. The strategic shift will also include hybrid-powered vehicles.
Audi will launch its final ICE powered vehicle, the Q5, in 2026 which will be manufactured through to 2033.
Earlier this year, the luxury car maker had announced that it would no longer continue to develop its range of internal combustion engines, following which it introduced four new models as a part of its plans to introduce a total of 20 new battery-electric vehicles by 2026.
After Audi’s parent group Volkswagen announced its shift towards the development of electric vehicles, its subsidiary brands Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley have all announced new EV products or developments since.
This comes amidst the EU’s efforts to accelerate the adoption and production of alternative energy fuel vehicles, in light of which it has set an ambitious target to have 30 million electric cars by 2030 on roads.
Audi India is currently gearing up to introduce its first electric vehicle in the Indian market.
