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Convertible electric car Audi Activesphere

06.02.2023

Audi has unveiled the Activesphere electric vehicle concept. It's a crossover built for off-road, complete with a solid underbody and variable suspension. The base ground clearance is 208 mm, which can be adjusted up or down by 40 mm depending on the type of road (or off-road).

The car received 22-inch wheels, a spacious luggage compartment (with a folding platform for easy loading), where there is enough space, for example, for electric bicycles. However, it has a hatchback profile and should provide comfort to the driver and passengers.

The cabin reflects Audi's confidence in augmented reality. It is assumed that the driver and passengers will wear augmented reality glasses. They will be able to transmit important vehicle performance indicators (for the driver), as well as controls for the infotainment system and virtual assistant.

The Audi Activesphere does not have the usual range of instrument panels, screens, and controls. The car is focused on autonomous driving. But when the driver wants to take control, the dashboard and steering wheel will rise to their proper place.

Since this is still just a concept, the main characteristics are not yet available. However, Audi claims a range of over 600 km and 270kW fast charging using the 800V architecture. According to Audi, the 100kWh battery pack can be charged from 5% to 80% in just 25 minutes. In 10 minutes, you can replenish the charge for 300 km of run.

As with past experiments, Activesphere is not a pre-production model. Rather, it is a vision of Audi vehicles in the near future, as well as a demonstration of the brand's technical capabilities.

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