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The Audi E5 Sportback combines 420 kW DC fast charging, V2L at 33 kW, comprehensive Level 2 driver assistance, and a China-specific connected software platform.
Technology is a central pillar of the Audi E5 Sportback. The car is built on a deeply connected, intelligent platform co-developed with SAIC and delivers comprehensive driver assistance, ultra-fast charging, and a China-specific digital ecosystem.
Charging
The E5 Sportback supports 420 kW DC fast charging across all variants — one of the highest peak charging rates available in any production EV.
| Pioneer | Pioneer Plus | Pioneer quattro | quattro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery (gross) | 100 kWh | 100 kWh | 83 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Peak DC charging | 420 kW | 420 kW | 420 kW | 420 kW |
| 10–80% time | ~14 min | ~14 min | ~12 min | ~14 min |
| 0–100% time | ~25 min | ~25 min | ~21 min | ~25 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 0–100% AC time | ~8 h 38 min | ~8 h 38 min | ~7 h 10 min | ~8 h 38 min |
Peak charging speed is reached at approximately 14% SoC and tapers gradually. At 80% SoC the charge rate is approximately 191 kW. The optimum charging window for the 100 kWh battery is 5–67% SoC.
V2L — Vehicle to Load
All variants support Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) at up to 33 kW output, enabling the car to power external devices or charge other EVs (V2V). This is available via the charge port without additional hardware.
Driver assistance systems
The E5 Sportback is equipped with a comprehensive Level 2 driver assistance suite as standard:
Standard on all variants:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — Level 2
- Lane Centering Assist / AutoSteer
- Lane Keeping Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Automatic Emergency Steering (AES)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Blind-Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Automatic Parking
- Efficiency Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Drowsiness Alert
- Hill Start Assist
These systems are optimized for dense urban traffic conditions typical of major Chinese cities.
Sensors
| Sensor type | Count / Location |
|---|---|
| Radar | 3 (front + rear corners) |
| Cameras | 5 (windshield, rear center, four corners) |
| Ultrasonic | 12 (front and rear bumpers, B-pillars) |
Note: LiDAR is referenced in some Pioneer quattro specification data but has not been independently confirmed across the lineup. It may reflect a future option or a data variation.
Safety
The Audi E5 Sportback has achieved a 5-star Euro NCAP rating:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Adult Occupant | 91% |
| Child Occupant | 92% |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 81% |
| Safety Assist | 80% |
Airbags: Driver and passenger front airbags; front side airbags; second-row side airbags; front and rear side curtain airbags; front center airbag.
Connectivity
The infotainment platform is built on a proprietary AUDI OS, co-developed with SAIC and optimized for China’s digital ecosystem:
- Native app store on vehicle screens
- Built-in navigation with real-time traffic
- Advanced Mandarin voice control
- Apple CarPlay (Android Auto not supported)
- Over-the-air (OTA) software updates
- Mobile app (iOS/Android): remote preconditioning, lock/unlock, charging control, vehicle location, horn/lights
- Integrated dashcam (built-in)
- Integrated alarm system
Sound system
The Bose sound system configuration depends on drivetrain:
- Pioneer and Pioneer Plus (RWD): Bose — 12 speakers
- Pioneer quattro and quattro (AWD): Bose — 18 speakers
Head-up display
A head-up display projecting speed and navigation cues onto the windshield is standard on the Pioneer Plus, Pioneer quattro, and quattro. It is not available on the base Pioneer.