Brussels’ Audi plant to build second electric car model
Audi in Vorst has been awarded the contract to manufacture the new electric sports coupe, ensuring employment at the plant until at least 2020
Fully electric
Starting next year, the Brussels plant will already produce an SUV called e-tron. Audi has now decided that the same factory will start production before 2019 of the e-tron Sportback, a fully electric-powered sports coupe (pictured).
This second model will have a driving range of more than 500 kilometres and will go from 0 to 100 kilometres in 4.5 seconds.
“We are pleased that we have succeeded in getting a second model to Brussels and thus ensuring long-term employment security in Belgium,” said Patrick Danau, general director of technology and logistics at Audi Brussels.
The plant employs about 3000 people who are currently constructing the Audio A1. More A1 orders are also expected for the plant later this year and next year.
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