The 2026 AUDI E7X is the boldest move yet from AUDI — the all-caps, four-rings-free China-only brand Audi created with SAIC to fight on home turf against Xiaomi, Tesla and the domestic EV wave. It’s a five-metre, fastback-roofed electric SUV with up to 671 hp, a 751 km CLTC range, an 800V architecture that fast-charges 10–80% in about 13 minutes, and a 59-inch widescreen dash — yet it starts at just ¥269,800 (~$39,800). That price deliberately undercuts the Xiaomi YU7 and Tesla Model Y while wearing a premium German badge. As the walkaround reviewer puts it, the headline is simple: “it says AUDI on it, and the price for such a modern new EV is completely reasonable.” It launched in China on May 29, 2026, and the top trims are export-ready.
Performance & Powertrain
The E7X comes in rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive (quattro) forms. The RWD model makes 402 hp (300 kW) and 500 Nm, good for 0–100 km/h in about 5.8 seconds; the flagship AWD quattro produces 671 hp (500 kW) and 800 Nm, dropping the sprint to a genuinely quick 3.9 seconds. Power comes from CATL battery packs in 100 kWh or 109 kWh sizes, delivering a CLTC range spanning 615 to 751 km depending on trim (the long-range RWD tops the chart at 751 km). The standout is charging: an 800V architecture with 4C fast-charging takes the battery from 10–80% in as little as ~13 minutes, adding roughly 429 km in 10 minutes under ideal conditions. The reviewer notes air suspension is standard on every trim except the base, with a self-leveling ride-height range — rare reach-down content from a premium brand at this price.
| Architecture | BEV, 800V |
|---|---|
| RWD | 402 hp (300 kW) / 500 Nm |
| AWD quattro | 671 hp (500 kW) / 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s (AWD) |
| Battery | 100 / 109 kWh CATL |
| Range (CLTC) | 615–751 km |
| Fast charge | 10–80% ~13 min (4C) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Dual-motor BEV (RWD also offered), 800V |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 402 hp (RWD) / 671 hp (AWD) |
| TORQUE | 500 Nm (RWD) / 800 Nm (AWD) |
| ACCELERATION | 0–100 km/h 3.9 s (AWD) |
| BATTERY | 100 / 109 kWh CATL |
| RANGE (CLTC) | 615–751 km |
| CHARGING | 800V, 4C, 10–80% ~13 min |
| DRIVETRAIN | RWD / AWD quattro |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,049 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,060 mm |
| Seating | 5 (or 4 flagship) |
| Wheels | 21″ std / 22″ opt |
At 5,049 mm long on a 3,060 mm wheelbase, the E7X is a full-size SUV with a sleek fastback roofline — the reviewer notes it’s actually roomier inside than an Audi Q8 despite the coupe-like silhouette. It’s offered as a five-seater with reclining “aviation” seats or a four-seat flagship with two independent rear captain’s chairs. Standard wheels are 21-inch, with 22-inch (255/25 R22) optional on the dual-motor car. Curb weight runs 2,457–2,673 kg depending on battery and drivetrain. The cabin mixes tan and grey leather with a panoramic glass roof, and the top trims are the ones cleared for export to markets like Europe.
| LENGTH | 5,049 mm (198.8 in) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,997 mm (78.6 in) |
| HEIGHT | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
| WHEELBASE | 3,060 mm (120.5 in) |
| SEATING | 5 (or 4-seat flagship) |
| CURB WEIGHT | 2,457–2,673 kg |
Design, Interior & Technology
The E7X wears AUDI’s new design language — a closed-off front with a full-width light bar, a long fastback roof and flush detailing — shown here in a deep purple-grey and a silver. Inside, the dashboard is dominated by a 59-inch widescreen display that spans almost the entire width of the cabin, joined by a 4.29-inch OLED AI-assistant panel and an available 21.4-inch rear ceiling screen. The signature rotary “spinner” control from the Audi i5 carries over and is available across the range. Materials are premium — quilted leather, real metal trim, ambient lighting — and the brand leans on local tech partners: an Nvidia Orin-X compute platform with LiDAR and Momenta’s R7 assisted-driving stack. The whole package is aimed at buyers who want German badge appeal with Chinese-EV tech and value.
How It Compares
Verdict
- 671 hp quattro and 3.9s 0–100 from ~$39,800 — huge value
- Up to 751 km CLTC range on CATL batteries
- 800V, ~13-minute 10–80% fast charging
- Standard air suspension above the base trim
- 59-inch widescreen, LiDAR + Nvidia Orin-X ADAS
- German badge appeal at Chinese-EV pricing; export-ready top trims
- It’s AUDI, not Audi — a China sub-brand without the four rings
- Xiaomi YU7 undercuts it on price and beats it on range
- Shares its platform with the IM LS7 — limited mechanical exclusivity
- Fastback roof trims rear headroom vs a boxy SUV
- Spinner and 22-inch wheels cost extra
- China-focused; broad export availability still unconfirmed
The AUDI E7X is one of the clearest signs yet of how the China EV war is reshaping even the German giants. Rather than defend high prices, Audi spun up a local sub-brand and built a 5-metre, 671-hp, 800V SUV with up to 751 km of range and a 59-inch screen — then priced it from under $40,000 to go straight at the Xiaomi YU7 and Tesla Model Y. It isn’t a “true” four-rings Audi, and the sharpest Chinese rivals still beat it on outright range-per-yuan, but few cars offer this combination of badge appeal, performance, charging speed and standard air suspension for the money. For Chinese buyers — and the export markets the top trims are cleared for — the E7X is a seriously compelling flagship-feeling EV at a mid-market price, and a real statement of intent from Audi’s China play.
