Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
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Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
Has anyone seen this article?
The Brussels Times - Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
There isn't official word from Audi yet, but this does concern my e tron will be delayed even longer.
The Brussels Times - Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
There isn't official word from Audi yet, but this does concern my e tron will be delayed even longer.
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I feel very fortunate. I put in a reservation 1/6/2019. Locked 3/28/2019. Was told production would be 4/25/2019. While speaking with an Audi E-tron rep, I inquired about whether a waiting list had been formed for those looking to obtain an Edition One. It was clear that there were going to be cancellations. Sure enough a list had been formed....and after some hesitation I got on the list. I was assured that towing could be added, but not at the factory. This was not clear: but I have an F250 and an F450 as well as our Q8 that are set up for towing. So as noted I took the plunge. A week later, they called and let me know I had hooked up an Edition One. Several days later, the myAudi informed me the vehicle was in port. Several days later my SA informed me he had a VIN and the vehicle was in Houston. So now just waiting for release date.
So....waiting for more battery, more power (S), Sportback or other surely looks like a waiting game.
Happy to have a car at port😁
So....waiting for more battery, more power (S), Sportback or other surely looks like a waiting game.
Happy to have a car at port😁
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I feel very fortunate. I put in a reservation 1/6/2019. Locked 3/28/2019. Was told production would be 4/25/2019. While speaking with an Audi E-tron rep, I inquired about whether a waiting list had been formed for those looking to obtain an Edition One. It was clear that there were going to be cancellations. Sure enough a list had been formed....and after some hesitation I got on the list. I was assured that towing could be added, but not at the factory. This was not clear: but I have an F250 and an F450 as well as our Q8 that are set up for towing. So as noted I took the plunge. A week later, they called and let me know I had hooked up an Edition One. Several days later, the myAudi informed me the vehicle was in port. Several days later my SA informed me he had a VIN and the vehicle was in Houston. So now just waiting for release date.
So....waiting for more battery, more power (S), Sportback or other surely looks like a waiting game.
Happy to have a car at port😁
So....waiting for more battery, more power (S), Sportback or other surely looks like a waiting game.
Happy to have a car at port😁
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Has anyone seen this article?
The Brussels Times - Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
There isn't official word from Audi yet, but this does concern my e tron will be delayed even longer.
The Brussels Times - Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
There isn't official word from Audi yet, but this does concern my e tron will be delayed even longer.
Was just reading this on another site as well yesterday. I ordered in October and my vehicle still seems to be stuck in gearing up for production. So like you I'm now concerned it's been caught up in this delay. My passion for the E-tron hasn't wavered (even with the range announcement)....until now. I'm admittedly getting antsy since there is such a lack of information on Audi's part as the when I'll see my car.
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The e-tron order guide states that the Premium Plus and Prestige (on which the Edition One is based) are equipped with "Trailer hitch preparation (includes brake controller wiring)".
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regarding towing:
As a reference, here is th installation instruction for the Q7, it is quite involved , requires removal of the rear bumper. Procedures for the e-tron would be very similar
As a reference, here is th installation instruction for the Q7, it is quite involved , requires removal of the rear bumper. Procedures for the e-tron would be very similar
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Has anyone seen this article?
The Brussels Times - Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
There isn't official word from Audi yet, but this does concern my e tron will be delayed even longer.
The Brussels Times - Battery shortage forces Audi Brussels to slow down production
There isn't official word from Audi yet, but this does concern my e tron will be delayed even longer.
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It must be just a phenomenally complex project to perfect the batteries. The e Tron was introduced on September 17, 2015 at the International Auto Show. Just short of 4 years to iron out the battery manufacturing and production numbers so as to avoid "unanticipated" delays.
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