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On April 24, Automobili Lamborghini unveiled its first hybrid plug-in Urus SE SUV at the Volkswagen Group Media Night ahead of Auto China 2024. The vehicle features a redesigned exterior, improved aerodynamics, advanced technology, and a hybrid powertrain. It achieves an 80% reduction in emissions compared to its predecessor.

Urus SE combines a re-engineered twin-turbo 4.0 V8 engine with an electric powertrain, producing a total output of 800 CV and 950 Nm of torque. The electric motor, integrated into the 8-speed automatic transmission, serves as a boost for the V8 and enables the Urus SE to operate as a 100% electric 4WD vehicle. A 25.9-kWh lithium-ion battery is placed below the load floor, capable of over 60 km of electric range. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h in 11.2 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 312 km/h.

In terms of design upgrades, includes matrix LED headlights, a redesigned bumper, and front grill. Aerodynamic enhancements include new under-body air vents and revised ducts, improving airflow by 15% for component cooling and boosting air cooling to the braking system by 30%.

Inside, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and digital instrument cluster offer an updated HMI and Lamborghini Infotainment System (LIS). The SE also introduces new displays for driving assistance and a dedicated telemetry system. The Urus SE features eleven driving modes, combining six traditional modes with four new Electric Performance Strategies (EPS), enhancing both on-road and off-road capabilities.

Based on Automobili Lamborghini press release

On April 25, Audi unveiled the Q6 e-tron series, the first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), signaling Audi's shift towards premium electric mobility. At the Beijing Auto Show 2024, Audi unveiled a tailored variant for the Chinese market, the Audi Q6L e-tron, which features a long wheelbase ("L") for enhanced long-distance capability.

Audi Q6L e-tron comes in rear-wheel drive (255 kW) and Quattro all-wheel drive (345 kW) versions. The vehicle has powerful electric motors, and newly developed 107 kWh lithium-ion battery, providing a range of over 700 km (CLTC). With 800-volt technology, it can charge up to 260 km in 10 minutes at an HPC station and reach 10% to 80% SoC in 25 minutes.

The vehicle is equipped with the newly developed End-to-End Electronic Architecture (E3 1.2) and features China-specific driver assistance, including adaptive Driving Assistant Pro and Parking Assistant Pro. For the first time, digital OLED rear lights can communicate with the surroundings, while safety features like proximity detection and the communication light have been upgraded to warn other road users of accidents or breakdowns.

With dimensions (LxWxH) of 4,884mm x 1,965mm width x 1,687mm height, and wheelbase of 2,995mm, which accommodates a larger battery due to its 105mm extension. Audi also introduced active digital light signature and second-generation digital OLED rear lights.

By the end of 2024, Audi FAW NEV company will begin production of the Q6L e-tron in Changchun, the first of three Audi Q6 e-tron and Audi A6 e-tron models. Deliveries to customers are expected to start in 2025. In partnership with SAIC, Audi plans to develop intelligent connected BEV models to enhance its presence in China.

Audi will also expand its charging infrastructure in China in collaboration with Porsche. The partnership aims to offer customers a premium e-mobility experience, providing access to over 900 high-performance charging points across 50 Chinese cities for both Audi and Porsche customers.

Based on Audi press release (1/ 2/ 3)

On April 24, Volkswagen Group announced its commitment to Chinese customers with a display of 44 models, including 11 premieres i.e., Audi Q6L e-tron, Lamborghini Urus, China-specific Porsche Taycan 4, Bentley Batur, VW ID. CODE concept, and the VW ID. UNYX previewed the upcoming addition to the ID. Family at Auto China 2024 event. With the 'In China, for China' strategy, the Group is accelerating its market-wide product offensive, focusing on smart, connected vehicles tailored to Chinese consumers at 'China speed'.

Volkswagen plans to achieve cost parity with local competition for entry-level compact vehicles by 2026, targeting a segment expected to account for over 50% of China's total market. The Group plans to expand its full-electric portfolio in the compact segment through the Volkswagen brand and its China Main Platform (CMP), aiming to reduce costs by 40% by 2026.

The introduction of “China Electrical Architecture” (CEA) will further streamline digital architecture, enhancing cost efficiency and accelerating development speed for Volkswagen. With the establishment of the Volkswagen Group China Technology Company (VCTC) in Hefei, the Group can reduce the time-to-market for new, local products by 30%, enabling faster innovation delivery to customers in the rapidly growing Chinese market.

China's innovation in autonomous vehicles is accelerating, with Level 3 and higher autonomous driving expected to reach 56% penetration by 2030. Volkswagen targets a proportionate operating result of over EUR 2.0 billion by 2027, increasing to around EUR 3.0 billion by 2030, with ambitious sales goals of approximately 4 million vehicles in China and a 15% market share by 2030, with half being electric.

Over the next three years, Volkswagen plans to launch 40 new models in China, half of which will be electrified, including China-specific BEV models from partnerships and vehicles based on the new China Main Platform. By 2030, over 30 BEV models are planned for the market.

The Group aims to be a leader among international OEMs in China and position itself in the top 3. The total passenger car market is expected to grow to over 28 million vehicles by 2030, with the NEV market reaching a 75% share. Volkswagen plans to benefit from this market potential by offering a mix of technologically leading ICE vehicles and a growing NEV portfolio, using high-margin ICE vehicles to finance investments in intelligent, connected vehicles (ICV) technology.

Based on Volkswagen press release (1/ 2)