INGOLSTADT: With a higher battery capacity, 50kW DC charging at fast-charging stations, and an electric range of up to 88 miles (142km), the 2025 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e has received a comprehensive technology upgrade.
The A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e has a more powerful and efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain than before.
The new turbocharged petrol engine and the electric motor with increased power density are at the heart of the drive system.
The 1.5 TFSI evo2 engine replaces the previous 1.4 TFSI.
The electric drive is provided by a permanently excited synchronous motor, which now delivers 85kW (115PS).
As with its predecessor, it is integrated into the housing of the six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission.
The gross capacity of the high-voltage battery is now 25.7kWh and has, therefore, almost doubled with nearly identical physical dimensions to the predecessor model.
In the UK, the A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e uses the latest 1.5-litre TFSI evo2 combustion engine, which has a power output of 150PS and 250 Nm of torque.
Combined with the electric motor, peak power is 204PS and 350Nm. It means 0-62mph is possible in 7.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 140mph. The all-electric top speed is 87mph.
For the first time, Audi is offering DC charging at fast-charging stations for a plug-in hybrid model.
The A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e uses DC charging with up to 50 kW.
This means a battery recharge from 10-80 percent can be achieved in less than half an hour.
Compared to the conventionally powered A3, the axle load distribution in the plug-in hybrid is slightly more rear-heavy, with 55 percent on the front axle and 45 percent on the rear axle.
This is due to the lithium-ion battery, which is located beneath the rear seat bench.
