The move aligns audi with a growing list of global automakers that are temporing their Electric Vehicle (Ev) Goals in Favor of a a More Flexible, Market-Sensitive Strategy.

Rather than phasing out combustion technology, Audi plans to launch a fresh generation of ice and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phevs) Till 2026 (Reuters)

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Audi is Hitting The Brakes on Its Previously Announced Plan to Phase Out Internal Combusation Engine (ice) Models by 2033. Luxury carmaker will now maintain production of combustion and plug-in hybrid vehicles well into the next decade, a report by autocar uk stated.

The move aligns audi with a growing list of global automakers that are temporing their Electric Vehicle (Ev) Goals in Favor of a a More Flexible, Market-Sensitive Strategy. Dollner stated that the Prior Commitment to an all-Ev Future by 2033 was part of the “Past Management’s” Roadmap and No Longer Reflects Audi’s Updated Priorities.

A new ice and phev lineup

Rather than phasing out combustion technology, Audi plans to launch a fresh generation of ice and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (phevs) Till 2026. Provides the company with a flexible foundation for the next 7 to 10 years, allowing it to adapt according to market conditions and regulatory landscapes.

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Among the Vehicles in the Pipeline is the Next-Generation RS6, which is expected to feature a high-season plug-in hybrid setup. Dollner also hinted that Audi Sport’s Future Products will continue to embrace combustion technology, especially in the ras badge portfolio.

R8 and Tt Successors Coming?

On the Possibility of Reviving ICONIC NAMEPLATES Like the R8 or Tt, Dollner remained non -committal but optimistic. “We are car guys, let yourself be surprised,” He Teased, While also noting it might be Premature to Disclose Specific Product Plans. This Leaves Room for Speculation About How Audi Might Reinterpret Its Performance Lineage in a Mixed Paurtrain Future.

No Small Evs-But A3-Sized Model on the way

Interestingly, Audi is Stepping Away from the Small Electric Car Race. It will not build its own version of the upcoming vw id.2 or its skoda counterparts aimed at the affordable evidence.

INTEAD, the brand is focused on a standalone a3-sized ev, which is currently under development and scheduled to debut in 2026. Entry-level offerings.

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Audi to Lead VW Group’s Next-Gen Tech Platforms

Audi’s Future Role Within The Volkswagen group is also evolving. The brand has been tasked with leading development of the scalable systems platform (SSP), A Next-Generation Hardware and Software Architecture for Large Vehicles. Originally Conceived as a Purely Ev Platform, SSP Has Since Been Redesigned to Accommodate Range-Extinder and Hybrid Options as Well-AS Well-AS WELL-ALIGNING with the Group’s more general dedication to A Multi-Pathway Approach.

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First Published Date: 18 Jun 2025, 19:00 pm IST