{{Short description|Battery electric compact executive shooting brake}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox automobile | name = AUDI E5 Sportback | image = AUDI E5 SPORTBACK China.jpg | caption = | manufacturer = SAIC Volkswagen | model_code = | aka = AUDI E (concept) | production = August 2025 – present<ref>{{Cite web |title=预售23.59万起/纯电续航773km 奥迪E5 Sportback开启预售|url=https://m.autohome.com.cn/news/202508/1308296.html#pvareaid=2028162 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=chejiahao.autohome.com.cn |language=zh-CN}}</ref> | assembly = China: Shanghai (SAIC Volkswagen) | designer = Kamil Łabanowicz<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://e.autokult.pl/audi-zaprojektowane-przez-polaka-bije-rekordy-w-chinach,7202960166263392a|title=Projekt Polaka bije rekordy w Chinach. Sprzedaż jest "druzgocąca"|first=Grupa Wirtualna|last=Polska|date=September 22, 2025|website=Autokult Elektromobilność}}</ref> | class = Compact executive car (D) | body_style = 5-door shooting brake | layout = {{ubl | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive }} | platform = Advanced Digitized Platform | related = IM L6 / MG IM5 | motor = Permanent magnet synchronous | powerout = Up to {{convert|579|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} | transmission = | battery = 100 kWh NMC CATL | range = Up to {{convert|770|km|mi|abbr=on|0}} (CLTC) | charging = | wheelbase = {{convert|2950|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|4881|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1959|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1478|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | weight = | predecessor = | successor = | sp = }}
The '''AUDI E5 Sportback''' ({{lang-zh|c=奥迪E5|p=Àodí E5}}) is a battery electric compact executive shooting brake produced by SAIC Volkswagen under the China-only AUDI marque owned by Audi. It is the first vehicle co-developed between Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor and Audi. The car does not feature the four rings logo and the AUDI name is stylised in capitals, as it is considered a distinct brand for the Chinese market.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-22 |title=VW presents outlook on product offensive in China - electrive.com |url=https://www.electrive.com/2025/04/22/vw-presents-outlook-on-product-offensive-in-china/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=www.electrive.com |language=en-US}}</ref> <gallery widths="210" heights="130"> File:AUDI E5 SPORTBACK China (2).jpg|Rear view File:AUDI E5 SPORTBACK INTERIOR.jpg|Interior </gallery>
== Overview == The AUDI E5 Sportback is based on SAIC Motor's IM L6, sharing the electric motor, battery, electric control system, and the same platform,<ref>{{Cite web |title=奥迪E5与智己L6：换个壳的故事，值得入手吗_易车 |url=https://hao.yiche.com/wenzhang/100614143/ |access-date=2025-06-17 |website=hao.yiche.com}}</ref> as part of a collaboration between Audi and SAIC.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title=Audi officially welcomes Chinese partnership |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/audi-officially-welcomes-chinese-partnership |access-date=2025-06-17 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}</ref>
The E5 Sportback was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025<ref>{{cite web |title=This is the new China-only AUDI E5, and it'll do 478 miles on ONE CHARGE |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/new-china-only-audi-e5-and-itll-do-478-miles-one-charge |website=Top Gear |access-date=7 May 2025 |date=23 April 2025}}</ref> following the E concept being first shown at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2024, demonstrating a new design direction based on the "Advanced Digitized Platform".<ref>{{cite web |title=Audi to launch first AUDI model for China in Shanghai next month |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/audi-launch-first-audi-model-china-shanghai-next-month |website=Autocar |access-date=23 March 2025 |date=19 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Audi E Concept Is a 764-HP Electric Wagon for China |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62843561/audi-e-concept-wagon-china/ |website=Car and Driver |access-date=23 March 2025 |date=7 November 2024}}</ref>
The E5 Sportback reached dealerships for display in May 2025. Deliveries are slated to start in late August/early September 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=AUDI E5 Sportback lands in Chinese dealersips: 787HP, 770km range, 3.4s to 100km/h|url=https://carnewschina.com/2025/05/07/audi-e5-sportback-lands-in-chinese-dealersips-787hp-770km-range-3-4s-to-100km-h/|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=7 May 2025|date=7 May 2025}}</ref>
=== Features === The E5's powertrain features an adaptive air suspension as well as support for all wheel steering. In the interior there is a pillar-to-pillar 4K screen that also integrates the screens displayed by the cameras that replace the traditional wing mirrors.{{ref|a}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Hirons |first=Ryan |date=Apr 23, 2025 |title=China-Only AUDI E5 Sportback Revealed, And It's Not An Audi|url=https://www.carthrottle.com/news/china-only-audi-e5-sportback-revealed-and-its-not-audi|work=carthrottle.com}}</ref> The display is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip.<ref>{{cite web |last=D. Smith |first=Sam |date=Apr 22, 2025 |title=Audi's AUDI Launches 770 HP Wagon Most Of The World Will Never See |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/audis-audi-launches-770-hp-wagon-most-of-the-world-will-never-see/|work=carscoops.com}}</ref>
The LiDAR-based AUDI 360 Assisted Driving system is also present on the E5 Sportback. Also included in the interior is an ambient natural lighting system and hidden air vents with a three-signature-scent fragrance diffuser.<ref>{{cite web |last=Luchian |first=Elena |date=Apr 23, 2025 |title=AUDI Debuts the E5 Sportback With 776 Horsepower and a Huge Screen |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi-debuts-the-e5-with-776-horsepower-and-a-huge-screen-250360.html|work=autoevolution.com}}</ref>
== Powertrain == The E5 Sportback features a 800 volt architecture and is powered by dual motors producing a total of {{convert|764|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} powered by a 100 kW·h battery and can accelerate from 0–{{Convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} in a claimed 3.6 seconds.
== Sales == {| class="wikitable" !Sales !China |- |2025 |4,843<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2025年奥迪AUDI终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=819&flag=2025&saleType=2 |access-date=2026-01-27 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |}
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== External links == {{Commons category}} * {{official website|https://www.saic-audi.cn/audi-e.html}}
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