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If you think a gondola is the best way to climb a mountain, you haven’t tried it in the E-tron. Last month, Audi sent its all-electric SUV straight up Austria’s Mausefalle, a slope so steep, skiers can top 70 mph coming down. wired.trib.al/NyD1gge 1/
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📹 Audi
For the snow day, Audi gave the SUV spiked 19-inch tires and a belay (like in rock climbing) in case it lost traction. A special drivetrain put two electric motors on the rear axle and one up front. wired.trib.al/NyD1gge 2/
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📹 Audi
How does a $74,800 SUV climb an 85% grade? Unlike conventional engines that must rev up, EV motors deliver full torque from a standstill. That’s why they beat gas cars in drag races. (And b/c they don’t rely on oxygen, it didn’t mind doing this a mile above sea level.) 3/
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📹 Audi
Driving up a ski slope isn’t in our review, but if you’re interested in the E-tron, Audi’s first fully electric SUV, you can read our full write-up on it here: 4/ wired.trib.al/NyD1gge
