Audi delivers cars to FC Bayern

MUNICH: FC Bayern Munich recently received Audi cars for the current soccer season at the Audi Piazza in Ingolstadt.

Superstar Harry Kane, Germany’s captain Joshua Kimmich, head coach Vincent Kompany, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will drive an Audi SQ8 SUV e-tron.

German international Jamal Musiala has opted for an Audi Q6 SUV e-tron while rising star Aleksandar Pavlović has chosen an Audi Q4 e-tron: FC Bayern Munich players, coaches, and officials receive their new company cars for the current soccer season.

The fleet has consisted entirely of all-electric vehicles since 2020.

Like central defender Dayot Upamecano, the assistant coaches have chosen the Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron.

Among its standout features, the sporty sibling of the Q6 SUV e-tron boasts a range of up to 598 kilometers and offers impressive charging performance.

With the Q6 e-tron series, electric mobility is rolling off the line in Ingolstadt for the first time.

Another popular model is the Audi RS e-tron GT performance, which will be driven this season by players such as Thomas Müller, Konrad Laimer, and Leon Goretzka.

Match day announcer Stephan Lehmann welcomes the players from Germany’s record championship club on their arrival on the FC Bayern team bus.

Audi CEO and FCB Supervisory Board Member Gernot Döllner emphasizes the importance of the long-standing partnership: “FC Bayern has been a strong partner at our side for over 22 years. We share the high standards we set for ourselves and the goal of being at the top of our respective fields. As we move towards an electric future, FC Bayern’s professional players are important ambassadors, helping to inspire people about electric mobility with our all-electric models. In terms of sportiness, our vehicles are a perfect match for the club’s soccer pros.”

Eleven Audi employees, selected from many who applied via the company’s intranet, handed the keys to the team and were able to spend some time with them. The stars have allowed plenty of time for autographs and selfies with fans. Michael Diederich, Vice Chairman of FC Bayern Munich, remarks: “Whether as a team on the pitch or off the field in our society, we can only change things together. At FC Bayern, we value sustainability, and as a club, we want to set a positive example for our millions of fans around the world when it comes to electric mobility. Our trusted partnership with Audi is a key component of FC Bayern’s sustainability strategy, ‘Mitnand’.”

The partnership between FC Bayern and Audi is centered around a strategic cooperation in innovation and electrification.

Players can access 38 charging points at the club’s grounds on Säbener Straße in Munich.

Audi and FC Bayern have also installed over 50 charging points at the Allianz Arena.

Also, fans of Germany’s most successful club can now download the official FC Bayern app from the Audi Application Store, which offers users access to the latest news, live match updates and match reports, all optimized for in-car use.