The AUDI E7X () is a battery electric and range-extended full-size SUV produced by the SAIC-Volkswagen joint venture and sold under the China-only AUDI marque that is owned by Audi. It is the second model to be co-developed by SAIC Motor and Audi.
Overview Concept model The E7X was previewed by the AUDI E SUV Concept (stylized as E SUV concept) that was unveiled at the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to AUDI, the concept previewing the E7X "embodies simplicity to master complexity, outlining the dynamic posture of future luxury SUVs", as stated on the brand's Weibo page.
Production model The E7X is launch in 2026 as the AUDI marque's second model. It is based on the IM LS7 and built on the Advanced Digitized Platform. It will be the production version of the AUDI E SUV Concept (stylized as E SUV concept) that was unveiled at the 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show. According to AUDI, the concept previewing the E7X "embodies simplicity to master complexity, outlining the dynamic posture of future luxury SUVs", as stated on the brand's Weibo page.
It was previously speculated that the model would enter production as the AUDI E8. The production model's height, width, and length are smaller than the concept but the wheelbase remains the same.
Production of the E7X commenced on April 22, 2026. Pre-sales began on May 8, 2026. It officially went on sale on May 29, 2026.
Design and features Concept version The E SUV concept uses the AUDI 360 Driving Assist Package, it is likely that the production E7X will also use this. Matrix LED headlights are also present. It also used 23-inch wheels wrapped in 285/40 R23 Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires.
Production version The design language introduced by the E5 sportback is re-used for the E7X.
Spyshots of a prototype model from July 2025 show a closed front end with headlights hidden under the bonnet line. Prototype models also have a sizeable air intake and sloped A-pillars. A LiDAR sensor on the roof is present and digital mirrors are used instead of side-view mirrors, Retractable door handles are also present. The sculpted fenders and sleek roofline of the E5 are also present on the E7X prototype.
The doors use a frameless design. The interior is expected to mirror that of the E5, but the only detail known about the interior is that there are horizontally arranged ambient light strips on the door panels.
It is planned to be the first production model equipped with Level 3 autonomous driving capability provided by Momenta.
Powertrain The powertrain of the E7X was expected to mirror that of the E5 sportback and is built on the same 800-volt architecture. This includes the same motors, batteries, and electric control system that is the same as in the IM LS7, available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
All E7Xs have a permanent magnet synchronous rear motor outputting and of torque, while all-wheel drive variants add another permanent magnet motor outputting and of torque to the front axle for a total of . Both battery packs will use NMC cells supplied by CATL. The battery selection for the EV version include a 100kWh pack weighing and a 109.3kWh pack weighing . The smaller battery achieves a CLTC range of , while the larger pack achieves .
EREV versions will be made available later on in the model's life cycle. +SpecificationsBatteryPowerTorqueRange3080% charge0Top speedKerb weightTypeWeightCLTC100kWh NMC CATL13 min5.82 s3.9 s109kWh NMC CATL10 min6.25 s3.94 s
Sales According to AUDI, 10,434 E7Xs were sold from launch to the end of August 2026.
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