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Audi A3 E-tron (photos)

A closer look at the electric A3 that Audi will begin testing in the U.S.

Liane Yvkoff
Liane Yvkoff is a freelance writer who blogs about cars for CNET Car Tech. E-mail Liane.
Liane Yvkoff
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Audi A3 E-tron - front quarter

Audi will begin testing a fleet of electric A3s in the U.S.
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Audi A3 E-tron - side

Seventeen electric A3s will be tested in four U.S. cities by Audi engineers and technicians.
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Audi A3 E-Tron - rear quarter

The field tests will provide feedback and data to ready the line of plug-in and electric vehicles Audi will deliver to the U.S.
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Audi A3 E-tron - front quarter

The A3 E-tron is powered by a 26kWh lithium ion battery.
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Audi A3 E-tron - side

The interior and exterior dimensions of the A3 E-tron remain the same as the conventional combustable or diesel-powered A3s.
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Audi A3 E-tron - rear quarter

The 26 kWh battery pack won't take up interior cargo space because it's secured underneath the vehicle.
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Audi A3 E-tron - battery

The A3's electric motor offers 199 lb. ft. of torque.
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Audi A3 E-tron - interior

The Audi A3 E-tron will have a driving range of 90 miles and a top speed of 90 mph.

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