Audi changes naming strategy – even numbers for EV models, odd numbers for internal combustion engines

Audi will revise its model naming strategy to more clearly reflect the distinction between battery-powered and internal-combustion-powered models. Motorcycle Authority reported.

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann said during the presentation of the brand’s 2022 financial results, the revised format will see even-numbered model designations used for the brand’s electric vehicles, while odd numbered model symbols shall be used for internal combustion engine powered models.

For example, the A4, A6 And A8 names for future EV models, while A3, A5 And A7 nameplates will be used for models powered by internal combustion engines.

In fact, the transition to using this naming convention has already begun, Duesmann said, with the launch of Electronic Q8 The name on the facelift of the model was formerly known as Electronic Audi.

The next model for making changes would be when currently, Audi A4 generation B9 was succeeded by B10 in which it was rumored to be named A5which, It’s fastback now-The model is close to the size of A4.

Simultaneously with the announcement of plans to rename the model, Duesmann confirmed plans for a battery-powered model that would be placed below the dashboard. e-tron Q4which makes it debut in April 2021.