RACE AGAINST THE TIME

Audi planned a special highlight for its fans for the 2012 GTI meeting at Lake Wörthersee: the redefinition of an e-bike. The Challenge: There are only 16 weeks time!
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HIGHEST TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS. TIGHT TIMING. AND US.

  • Holistic project team of all disciplines and bundling of experiences
  • Application of motorbike development principles
  • Use of extensive CFRP expertise on development and production

5 times more power than a standard e-bike! Maximum speed: 80 km/h!

The Audi E-Bike

THE DESIGN: ICONIC

  • Highly functional monocoque frame and swingarm in one-piece CFRP construction
  • Fully integrated drivetrain and electrical components
  • Full electronic control with automatic wheelie control
  • Lower weight and high rigidity for superior handling characteristics
  • Fully integrated LED signature lighting in handlebar and saddle

A NEW BENCHMARK

The drivetrain:

  • 2,300 W power and 120 Nm torque
  • Explosive power development at low weight makes light work of stunts such as donuts, wheelies, jumps etc.

CONNECTIVITY IN 2012

Convenience functions

  • Integration of smartphones
  • Electrical anti-theft device
  • Tracking and visualisation (via sensors on the bike)
  • GPS function with sensor coupling

Driving functions

  • Driving mode configurable via App
  • Energy management

STILL STATE-OF-THE-ART, EVEN YEARS LATER

To this day the design, degree of integration, performance and connectivity of the Audi E-bike remain a benchmark.

ON SCHEDULE!

  • The Audi E-Bike was on stage on time for the extreme stunt show at Lake Wörthersee.
  • Previously leaked videos achieved record reach on YouTube
  • As a „bicycle”, the Audi e-bike became one of the absolute festival highlights of this car event!
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