Audi announces significant impact of NVES on pricing: The most affordable Australian Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle is competitively priced to draw buyers away from Audi's internal combustion engine counterpart!

In a significant move, Audi has unveiled the pricing for its upcoming A5 Sedan and Avant e-hybrid quattro PHEV models, which are set to hit the Australian market in the fourth quarter of 2025. The new vehicles will be priced competitively, with the Sedan starting at $89,900 and the Avant at $92,900.

These prices are in line with the turbo-petrol A5 TFSI 200kW quattro Sedan and Avant, marking a strategic move by Audi to position the PHEV as a viable alternative for traditional buyers. The four-cylinder TFSI in the new A5 delivers 200kW/400Nm and accelerates from 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The A5 e-hybrid, on the other hand, boasts impressive performance figures, with a 0-100km/h time of 5.1 seconds and an 87km EV-only range. It also offers additional equipment beyond the TFSI, including sports suspension, 20-inch alloy wheels, red brake callipers, and privacy glass.

Fuel consumption claims for the A5 e-hybrid in Australia are yet to be confirmed, but it's expected to officially average between 2.0-3.0L/100km. In Europe, the A5 e-hybrid's fuel consumption is estimated to be between 7.0 and 8.0L/100km.

The new A5 line-up is an amalgamation of the old Audi A4/S4 sedan and Avant line-up and A5/S5 range. Notably, the last two body shapes, Sportback, coupe, and cabrio, have been dropped from the new A5 line-up.

Audi's decision to drop the A4 name is part of a new naming convention where EV models will be badged with even numbers, and internal combustion models with odd numbers. However, there are hints that the A4 may return in some form in the future.

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) has been in effect in Australia since July 1, with fines and credits being accrued based on CO2 emissions. Toyota has recently announced that it will increase prices for its hybrid models in response to the new NVES.

Audi Australia's national product manager, Matthew Dale, stated that the pricing of the PHEV is positioned strongly to offer value. He added that "traditionally about 50 per cent of our sales mix has been in the 200kW TFSI." The added performance and equipment offered by the PHEV will not affect its pricing, making it an attractive option for environmentally conscious consumers.

The A5 e-hybrid makes 270kW/500Nm, offering a significant boost in power compared to the TFSI 200kW. With its competitive pricing, impressive performance, and added equipment, the A5 Sedan and Avant e-hybrid quattro PHEVs are poised to make a strong impact in the Australian market upon their release in Q4 2025.

Audi announces significant impact of NVES on pricing: The most affordable Australian Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle is competitively priced to draw buyers away from Audi's internal combustion engine counterpart!