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Audi E-tron Sportback concept is coming soon to a road near you

It doesn't matter what the powertrain consists of, if you don't like these weird coupe-like crossovers, tough tomatoes.

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Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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This isn't just a concept -- it's a genuine preview of things to come.

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The E-Tron Sportback concept is the second part of Audi's three-part plan for EV introductions through the end of the decade.

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The first, the E-tron Quattro concept, is set to head to production in 2018. This bad boy should follow one year later, in 2019.

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Its 95-kWh battery is said to provide a range of about 311 miles on the European NEDC cycle -- it'll be a bit lower using US standards.

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The concept is also able to charge via wireless induction using an Audi charging pad in a parking spot.

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Three electric motors combine for a power output of 496 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.

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It sports a coupe-like roof, a trend popularized by the BMW X6, GLE-Class Coupe and other silly crossovers.

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Inside, the E-Tron Sportback gives us an idea of what to expect from future Audis.

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Between the front and rear seats, there are six screens. That's a lot of screens.

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Thankfully, you have until 2019 to figure out what they all do. Click or swipe through for a bunch more pics from Audi.

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