Audi has reversed its model naming plan to use odd and even numbers to distinguish between combustion and electric vehicles.
Previously, odd numbers were for combustion engines (like the A5), and even numbers for EVs (like the A6 E-Tron). Now, numbers will simply indicate size and position within the lineup, with A denoting cars and Q denoting SUVs, regardless of powertrain. This means electric and combustion models can share the same alphanumeric designation.
Powertrain indicators like E-Tron (electric), TFSI (combustion), and TFSI e (plug-in hybrid) will still be used, as will body style designations like Sportback and Avant. Audi explained that this change comes after customer and dealer feedback, aiming for a more intuitive system that clarifies a model’s place in the lineup.
This revised naming strategy also accommodates the growing number of plug-in hybrids Audi plans to release.
The first model to reflect this change will be the next-generation gasoline Audi A6 (previously slated to be the A7), which will be named the A6 TFSI. Its electric counterpart will remain the A6 E-Tron.
Despite the shared name, these models will likely use different platforms: the A6 E-Tron uses the PPE EV platform, while the gasoline A6 will probably use the PPC platform.
No retroactive name changes are planned concerning models already on sale.
