Audi's Urban concept car is a study in how little vehicle is needed for an electric city runabout.
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Lightweight construction
Using lightweight materials, such as a carbon fibre-reinforced polymer for the monocoque and aluminium for the structure and suspension, Audi was able to keep the curb weight down to a mere 480kg. By way of comparison, the current Mazda MX-5 weighs in around the 1.1-tonne mark.
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RWD EV
On the rear axle, a pair of 15kW/47Nm horsepower electric motors drive the wheels. Power is provided by a 7.1kWh Lithium-ion battery with a range of about 73km.
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City only
The Urban reaches 100km/h from a standstill in 16.9 seconds, which incidentally is also the car's electronically limited top speed. Road trips are out of the question; this is, of course, a city car.
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Plug it in
Charge time for battery is 20 minutes on 400V three-phase current or about one hour on European standard 230V household current.
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Audi Wireless Charging
The concept is also capable of being powered by the Audi Wireless Charging (AWC) system. This 3.6kW induction system is capable of recharging the Urban Concept's battery and powering its secondary systems, such as the heater.
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E-tron inspired
There are 50-profile tyres for the front and rear, respectively. The wheels feature a design that is similar to Audi's previous e-tron concepts.
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Seating for two
The Urban concept is a 1+1 with seating for a passenger behind the driver. The Spyder variant displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show features an open top with a short windscreen.
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Offset seating
An offset seating layout places the passenger a few inches behind the driver's shoulder to maximise shoulder and hip room in the small cockpit.
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Interior
The concept's cabin is simple, emphasising space and lightness over opulence.
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Scissor doors
The doors open upward and outward to give the concept an insect-like appearance.
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