Audi e-hybrid: around 100 km of electric range for companies and private buyers

In Portugal, choosing a car is not simply a matter of taste, equipment, performance or price. For companies, it is also a tax and strategic consideration.

This is where Audi’s new generation of e-hybrid (PHEV) models comes in. The A5 Avant, A6 Avant and Q5 Sportback are distinct vehicles, but all share the same starting point: delivering around 100 kilometres of WLTP electric range while retaining the performance and versatility associated with the German brand’s models.

Audi Portugal has shaped its entire e-hybrid range around fleets and private buyers seeking electrification without range restrictions, while keeping costs under control.

More than 100 km of electric range changes everything

With a 25.9 kWh battery (20.7 kWh usable), supporting AC charging at up to 11 kW - around two and a half hours for a full charge - Audi’s new e-hybrid models offer up to 107 km of electric range in the A5 Avant, roughly 101 km in the A6 Avant and up to 100 km in the Q5 Sportback.

In real-world terms, this means that many companies, as well as many private motorists, can complete most everyday journeys entirely in electric mode. Home to office. Meetings in town. Family life during the week. All without using a single drop of fuel.

The 2.0 TFSI engine is therefore held back for the occasions when it is genuinely needed: longer trips, motorway driving and more demanding use, where drivers can also take advantage of the dynamic qualities these models are able to provide.

It is not just about the battery: intelligent energy management

Audi has fitted its new e-hybrid models with a predictive management system that combines navigation data, road profiles and traffic conditions to determine when to use the electric motor and when to call upon the combustion engine.

Its purpose is straightforward: to maximise electric driving and improve energy recuperation during braking and deceleration.

For the driver, the system operates seamlessly. For those closely monitoring running costs, however, the effect is evident: more day-to-day driving in fully electric mode and lower fuel consumption, particularly for drivers who can charge at home or at work.

This is not simply another plug-in hybrid system with a large battery, like so many others. It has been developed from the outset to make effective use of that battery, without requiring the driver to manage it in any way.

A5 Avant e-hybrid: the most compelling balance

Within the Audi range, the A5 Avant e-hybrid occupies a key position as a tailored choice for those looking for a dynamic, elegant estate car.

It pairs the 2.0 TFSI engine with a 105 kW (143 hp) electric motor, producing a combined output of 299 hp and 450 Nm. A more powerful version is also available, delivering 367 hp and 500 Nm. The 299 hp version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the more powerful variant completes the same sprint in 5.1 seconds.

This is all delivered in a package with 361 litres of boot capacity, expandable to 1306 litres, making it capable of meeting a family’s needs.

In Portugal, pricing starts at €62,500 for the 299 hp quattro version - placing it even below the equivalent Diesel variant. That positioning matters, particularly for business customers. The 367 hp variant starts at €73,650.

Same technical basis, different profiles

The A6 Avant e-hybrid uses the same technical solution, but strengthens the proposition for customers who place greater importance on space and upper-segment comfort. It offers similar electric ranges of around 100 km and two power outputs, 299 hp and 367 hp, with prices starting from €71,150.

Meanwhile, the Q5 Sportback e-hybrid applies the same approach to the SUV segment, retaining quattro all-wheel drive while adding a more striking road presence and a higher driving position. Prices start from €77,898.

The tax case carries weight in the decision

For Portuguese companies and sole traders, assessing a new car goes far beyond the specification sheet.

Under Portugal’s current tax framework, plug-in hybrids benefit from more favourable conditions than combustion-only models, particularly in terms of Autonomous Taxation and the substantial 75% reduction in ISV. VAT may also be deductible within the applicable legal limits.

Against equivalent Diesel offerings, this tax advantage can directly affect the total cost of use - especially when paired with regular electric driving in everyday use.

For private buyers, the reasoning is different but no less important: less fuel used on daily journeys, combined with the same freedom to travel without having to make complex charging plans.

Configuration and leasing solutions

The e-hybrid range is also offered with a variety of finance and leasing solutions tailored to professional and private customer profiles.

Detailed terms, configurations and quotations can be viewed directly through the brand’s official configurator.