Audi’s China-built electric flagship for the mid-large SUV class is now officially on sale. At the 2026 Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macao Auto Show on May 29, SAIC Audi launched the Audi E7X with a price band of RMB 269,800–359,800 (about USD 37,210–49,630 at 1 USD ≈ 7.25 CNY). Five trims are available from day one, all riding on a full 900V high-voltage platform, with up to 751 km of CLTC range, peak DC charging of 456 kW, VGR progressive steering and rear-wheel steering as standard or optional features depending on trim.
Audi E7X: Headline Numbers
- Launch: May 29, 2026 (Guangzhou-HK-Macao Auto Show)
- Price band: RMB 269,800–359,800 (USD 37,210–49,630)
- Trim count: 5 versions
- Segment: mid-large pure-electric SUV
- Platform voltage: 900 V
- Range (CLTC): 635 / 660 / 691 / 705 / 751 km
- Peak DC charge: 456 kW (≈429 km added in 10 minutes)
- Battery options: 100 kWh and 109.3 kWh ternary lithium
- 0–100 km/h: 3.9 s (dual-motor 500 kW)
- Dimensions: 5,049 × 1,997 × 1,710 mm, wheelbase 3,060 mm
Pricing Walk: Five Trims, Two Battery Sizes
Audi has structured the lineup as a single-motor rear-drive entry pair plus a dual-motor four-wheel-drive trio, mixing the two ternary-lithium pack options across the range. CLTC range falls as performance and wheel sizes climb, with the highest-range trim using the smaller 100 kWh pack on a single-motor rear-drive layout.
| Trim (drive) | Battery | CLTC Range | Indicative price (RMB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry RWD | 100 kWh | 751 km | from 269,800 |
| Mid RWD | 100 kWh | 705 km | ~289,800 |
| Long-range AWD | 109.3 kWh | 691 km | ~319,800 |
| Performance AWD | 109.3 kWh | 660 km | ~339,800 |
| Flagship 4-seater AWD | 109.3 kWh | 635 km | 359,800 |
Single-motor versions produce 300 kW; the dual-motor AWD setup makes a combined 500 kW and 800 N·m, good for a 0–100 km/h sprint of 3.9 seconds.
Why 900V Matters Here
The E7X joins a small but rapidly growing club of premium SUVs that move from the now-mature 800V architecture to a full 900V platform. The headline benefit is charging: with peak DC charge power of 456 kW, Audi claims the E7X can add roughly 429 km of range in 10 minutes — close to the throughput of the Zeekr 001 FR or the latest 900V variant of the BYD Han L. For the 100 kWh trim that translates to roughly the 10–80% window in well under 15 minutes when paired with a 480 kW+ charger.
The platform also leaves headroom for thermal management. Audi specifies a Brembo high-performance brake setup with a one-box integrated braking module, an all-aluminium air-spring chassis with smart hydraulic damping bushings, CDC continuously variable damping (±80 mm height adjustment), and crucially a VGR progressive steering system paired with rear-wheel steering up to ±7°. The result is a 5.14 m turning circle — extraordinary for a near 5.05 m SUV.
Cabin: 27-Inch Pano-Screen and Cloud LLM-Powered Assistant
Inside, the E7X stretches a 27-inch panoramic display across the dashboard and adds a 12.3-inch instrument cluster. The voice and intent layer runs on the Doubao LLM via Audi Assistant 2.0, which handles in-cabin chat, complex queries and entertainment routing. Front seats are 12-way electric, with ventilation, heating and massage standard for the driver; the front passenger position gets a “queen-seat” zero-gravity recline with BOSE Performance headrest speakers.
Rear-cabin packaging is unusually generous for the segment. Even mid trims include power leg-rests with 400 mm extension and four-way adjustment, lumbar support and six-way manual headrests. The flagship four-seat trim adds dual rear “boss” zero-gravity recliners, pneumatic four-way headrests with built-in speakers and Audi-logo lighting, a 21.4-inch QD-MiniLED ceiling display, an 8-inch armrest control screen, a 2.195 m² electrochromic panoramic roof and a chilled/heated console box.
ADAS: 28 Sensors and Momenta L3 Stack
Driver-assist hardware is dense: 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, 1 LiDAR, 3 mmWave radars and a high-precision positioning module, with a single NVIDIA Orin X SoC delivering 254 TOPS. Audi confirmed the E7X will be the launch vehicle for Momenta’s reinforcement-learning-based L3 stack, with full-scenario customisable parking already supported at launch.
Where the Audi E7X Slots In
Audi has been explicit about the target set: Tesla Model Y, NIO ES6 and AITO M7. Against that group, the E7X undercuts NIO on price and beats Model Y on rear-cabin luxury, while matching both on ADAS hardware. It also signals a new direction for Audi in China: rather than relying on European nameplate prestige, the E7X is positioned as a value-for-money smart EV with localised software, designed to broaden Audi’s customer base from traditional luxury buyers to younger spec-driven shoppers.
FAQ: Audi E7X
How much is the Audi E7X in China?
The Audi E7X launched on May 29, 2026 at RMB 269,800 to 359,800 (approximately USD 37,210 to 49,630 at 1 USD ≈ 7.25 CNY) across five trims spanning rear-drive single-motor and AWD dual-motor configurations.
What is the maximum range and charging speed of the Audi E7X?
The longest-range trim delivers 751 km of CLTC range from a 100 kWh ternary-lithium pack. Peak DC charging on the 900V platform reaches 456 kW, adding roughly 429 km of range in 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
Does the Audi E7X support L3 autonomous driving?
The E7X uses 28 sensors including a LiDAR and runs on a single NVIDIA Orin X chip with 254 TOPS. It is the launch vehicle for Momenta’s reinforcement-learning-based L3 autonomous-driving stack, and supports full-scenario customisable parking from day one.
Source: Autohome (autohome.com.cn) · Translated and adapted for English readers.
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