2027 Audi Q5 e-hybrid: 220-270 kW PHEV, Up to 107 km EV, From EUR 65,500

The Audi Q5 e-hybrid is the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the current Q5 family, available as a regular SUV and as a coupe-style Sportback. It pairs a 2.0 TFSI petrol engine with an electric motor and a 25.9 kWh gross battery (20.7 kWh net), which Audi says is about 45 percent bigger than the pack in its predecessor. System power is 220 kW (299 PS, about 295 hp) or 270 kW (367 PS, about 362 hp), and both versions drive all four wheels through a seven-speed S tronic with quattro ultra. Audi quotes up to 100 kilometres of electric driving in its launch material, and its German technical data sheet from August 2026 lists a WLTP electric range of 88 to 107 km depending on version and equipment. The other Q5 models, the petrol and diesel versions, are mild hybrids (MHEV plus) and cannot be plugged in, so the e-hybrid is the only Q5 with a charging socket. In Germany the Q5 e-hybrid is listed from €65,500 for the 2027 model year, and in Israel Champion Motors has sold it since 27 October 2025, and the importer's August 2026 price list starts at NIS 499,900.

Performance & Specs

The combustion side is a 1,984 cc four-cylinder turbo with direct injection that makes 185 kW (252 PS, about 249 hp) and 380 Nm. A permanently excited synchronous motor with a peak output of 105 kW (143 PS, about 141 hp) and 350 Nm sits inside the housing of the seven-speed S tronic, with a continuous output of 55 kW. Audi tunes the combined system to two levels: 220 kW (299 PS, about 295 hp) with 450 Nm, or 270 kW (367 PS, about 362 hp) with 500 Nm. The stronger car reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and the 220 kW version needs 6.2 seconds; both are limited to 250 km/h on petrol power. In electric mode the top speed is 140 km/h. A note on units: Audi quotes kW and PS, and PS is the metric horsepower, about 1.4 percent smaller than the imperial hp, which is why 367 PS equals roughly 362 hp rather than 367.

The drive is permanent all-wheel drive. Audi calls it quattro with ultra technology, an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch that sends torque to the rear axle when needed, and the transmission is a hydraulically operated wet dual clutch. The plug-in hybrid cars have two operating modes, EV and hybrid. In hybrid mode the management system holds a charge level as needed, and the driver can now pick the target charge level individually with a digital slider, a new feature Audi highlights for this generation. The predictive efficiency assistant uses navigation data such as route, gradients, speed limits and traffic to decide when to use the electric motor, and the system can also work without active route guidance. Regeneration is up to 88 kW and the thrust recuperation in EV mode has three levels selected with the steering-wheel paddles.

Powertrain	Plug-in hybrid: 2.0 TFSI plus 105 kW motor, quattro ultra AWD
Power	270 kW (367 PS / 362 hp); 220 kW (299 PS / 295 hp)
Torque	500 Nm; 450 Nm (220 kW)
0–100 km/h	5.1 s; 6.2 s (220 kW)
Battery	25.9 kWh gross, 20.7 kWh net
Range	Up to 107 km electric (WLTP)

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,717 mm
Width	1,900 mm (2,155 mm with mirrors)
Height	1,626-1,661 mm (Sportback 1,622-1,657 mm)
Wheelbase	2,823-2,827 mm
Luggage	438-1,358 L (Sportback 433-1,300 L)

The Q5 SUV e-hybrid is 4,717 mm long, 1,900 mm wide without mirrors (2,155 mm with them) and between 1,626 and 1,661 mm tall depending on chassis and equipment, on a wheelbase of 2,823 to 2,827 mm. The Sportback has the same footprint but a lower roofline, 1,622 to 1,657 mm according to Audi's technical data. The rear bench plus is fully adjustable, sliding lengthwise and tilting, and Audi says it seats three people comfortably. Audi's launch release gives the SUV 438 litres of luggage space and the Sportback 433 litres, growing to 1,358 and 1,300 litres with the rear seats folded. The German technical data sheet lists the luggage compartment behind the second row at 368 litres (SUV) and 363 litres (Sportback), so the two Audi documents measure the space differently and buyers should check the figure for their configuration.

The battery adds weight. Audi's German data sheet lists a kerb weight with driver of 2,245 kg for the SUV with 270 kW and 2,225 kg for the Sportback with 220 kW, and the permissible gross weight is 2,735 kg. The braked trailer load is 2,000 kg and the unbraked load is 750 kg, with a roof load of 75 kg and a nose weight of up to 100 kg. The fuel tank holds 55 litres. Practical touches include a larger storage compartment under the armrest than in the previous model, a cooled inductive charging tray with 15 W, and two USB-C ports in the front and two in the rear, with optional 60 W (front) and 100 W (rear) output for laptops.

Charging & Battery

The new high-voltage battery stacks its 102 prismatic cells (70 Ah each) in two layers in a cell-to-pack housing of 517 x 880 x 302 mm and runs at about 400 volts. Audi lists 25.9 kWh as gross capacity and 20.7 kWh as net, which is the energy available for driving. Some outlets print 25.9 kWh as the usable figure, but Audi's own release and data sheet say 25.9 gross and 20.7 net. The Q5 e-hybrid charges with alternating current only: Audi's release and technical data list a maximum AC power of 11 kW on three phases and no DC fast-charging figure, and German retailer portal MeinAuto states there is no DC fast charging. Audi says a completely empty battery takes 2.5 hours to fill from a three-phase 11 kW source, while the technical data sheet lists the charging time as 165 minutes. A Mode 3 Type 2 cable is included.

The WLTP consumption figures are published as ranges, which depend on equipment. The 220 kW SUV uses 2.2 to 3.0 l/100 km of petrol plus 15.7 to 17.1 kWh/100 km of electricity in the weighted combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 51 to 69 g/km. The 270 kW SUV is rated at 2.4 to 3.1 l/100 km plus 16.1 to 17.2 kWh/100 km and 55 to 71 g/km. Both fall into CO2 class B with a charged battery. With a depleted battery the consumption rises to about 7 to 8 l/100 km (6.9 to 8.1 l/100 km depending on version) and the cars fall into classes G to F, which is typical for a heavy plug-in hybrid running on its engine alone. The 25.9 kWh pack is the main reason the electric range is much higher than in the previous Q5 plug-in hybrid: 85-92 km in Israeli specifications and up to 107 km in Audi's German data (the same data sheets give a WLTP city electric range of up to 121 km for the 220 kW SUV and up to 117 km for the 270 kW SUV).

Design & Interior

Audi describes the new Q5 family as the next chapter in the success story of the mid-size premium SUV, with a heightened design language and a new operating concept. The plug-in hybrids look like their combustion siblings, with a large hexagonal single-frame grille, slim headlights and a flat rear light signature, and the SUV and the Sportback differ from the B-pillar back. The Sportback has a sloping roofline and a similar drag coefficient in Audi's data sheets: Cd 0.31-0.32 for the Sportback against 0.31-0.33 for the SUV. Standard equipment includes 19-inch ten-arm light-alloy aero wheels and red-painted brake calipers. The 220 kW version comes with S sports suspension, and the 270 kW version adds LED headlights plus and LED rear lights pro as standard.

Inside, the e-hybrid models get the S line interior package with sports seats in a black leather and artificial leather combination, 3-zone automatic comfort air conditioning and the fully adjustable rear bench plus. The cockpit uses a wide digital display arrangement with a separate touch panel for the centre console, and the ambient lighting runs along the dashboard. The press images show a screen-heavy layout with a compact selector for the transmission. Audi says the storage compartment under the centre armrest is larger than before and a cooled inductive phone tray sits in the front centre console.

Technology & Features

MMI experience plus is standard on both power levels, with the Audi Application Store, a smartphone interface and the Audi sound system. The plug-in hybrid specific functions are in the hybrid management: the driver chooses between EV and hybrid modes, sets a target charge level with the digital slider, and lets the car use route data to decide when to drive electrically. Audi's release describes a digital slider that sets how much charge the hybrid system holds; the battery can be topped up beyond that level only from an external AC source. The brake system is an integrated brake control unit with blending, which combines hydraulic and electric braking so that the regenerative effect stays smooth at up to 88 kW. USB-C charging is available at up to 60 W in the front and 100 W in the rear as an option.

Safety & ADAS

Audi's launch release for the Q5 e-hybrid does not list the driver-assistance package, and we found no Euro NCAP rating for the plug-in hybrid versions, so this article does not quote a safety score or an ADAS level. What the documents do confirm is the brake integration described above and the stability and braking hardware in the technical data: electromechanical power steering with speed-dependent assistance, five-link suspension at both axles, ESC/ABS/EBD with hydraulic brake assist, front and rear floating calipers with an electronic parking brake, and 360 mm front and 350 mm rear brake discs on the 270 kW SUV. Israeli importer coverage mentions autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and a 360-degree camera on local cars, and up to nine airbags on the 55 versions; equipment differs by market, so check the specification of the car you order.

Available Versions

Pricing & Availability

Audi announced the Q5 e-hybrid in June 2025 with German prices of €63,400 for the SUV and €65,900 for the Sportback with 220 kW, and €71,800 and €74,300 with 270 kW, all including VAT, with orders opening in mid-June 2025 and the market launch planned for the third quarter. The cars are built in San José Chiapa, Mexico. The current list prices for the 2027 model year are €65,500 (SUV 220 kW), €68,000 (Sportback 220 kW), €74,500 (SUV 270 kW) and €77,000 (Sportback 270 kW), as shown by the retailer portal MeinAuto (updated 7 October 2026) and by AUTO BILD's model overview, so the starting price in this article is the current figure and not the 2025 launch price. We could not open Audi's own German price-list PDF, so check Audi's configurator before ordering.

In Israel Champion Motors, the Audi importer, launched the Q5 e-hybrid on 27 October 2025 at NIS 519,900 for the Q5 50 e-hybrid (299 PS) and NIS 559,900 for the Q5 55 e-hybrid (367 PS), and NIS 539,900 and NIS 574,900 for the Sportback, according to the Israeli outlet Cartube. The importer's own price list no. 088 dated 17 August 2026 (audi.co.il, excluding promotions and discounts) is lower: NIS 499,900 (Q5 50), NIS 548,500 (Q5 55), NIS 528,500 (Sportback 50) and NIS 564,700 (Sportback 55), all including VAT, plus a registration fee of NIS 5,499 (NIS 505,399, 553,999, 533,999 and 570,199 on the road). Audi Israel lists an electric range of 92 km (Q5 50), 85 km (Q5 55), 91 km (Sportback 50) and 86 km (Sportback 55) for these cars, which are lower than the German WLTP values. Other European markets opened orders from mid-June 2025.

How It Compares

The closest rival we cover is the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid. Its 41.2 kWh battery gives up to 200 km of electric range in Volvo's figures, roughly double the Q5's, and the T8 reaches up to 455 hp, but the XC60 starts at €69,990 in Germany, above the Q5 e-hybrid's entry price of €65,500, and the Q5 undercuts it by €4,490 at the base. The A6 allroad e-hybrid shares the same 270 kW (367 PS) and 25.9 kWh powertrain and offers up to 95 km of electric range, but it is a larger wagon at €80,250, about €5,750 more than the Q5 SUV with 270 kW. The Q3 e-hybrid is the smaller sibling with front-wheel drive, 268 hp and up to 119 km of range at a last confirmed €49,300 (launch price), so it appeals to buyers who do not need the Q5's size or quattro.