Any Upcoming BEVs with AWD besides the Germans?

[internalaudit]

Looks like most Japanese car makers are making an about face with Toyota, Honda and even Mazda announcing they will be producing BEVs by 2019/20.

The Germans are at it too with BMW and MB likely taking the lead with VW very much behind promising something by 2025.

With AWD, I understand that only the Germans and the luxury division of Japanese car makers offer AWD, except on SUV's/CUV's.

Any updates as to which BEV will have an AWD option besides the Model 3? I think I will use this criterion to reduce analysis paralysis when shopping for an EV. A friend who leased an S is very much content with it and has had some minor nuisances fixed, making his S more endearing to him.

 

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I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for any of them to offer AWD in a BEV at this point. There is no engineering synergy between Audi's quattro system and a AWD BEV. All the manufacturers are starting from the same point, which is substantially behind Tesla.

 

[internalaudit]

I'm not, I think I have secured the 73,000th (actually 72k something) position.

My friend suggested I go for the 2nd production year model but then with Tesla, there is no such thing:
Why Tesla Model 3 should use standard model-year changes: opinion

 

[Carl]

Well, there is supposedly a (promising, op paper at least) Jaguar coming up (Q2 or Q3 2018, if I read correctly). Price-wise probably somewhere between Model 3 and Model X (but at the end of the day probably more Model X territory).

 

[Jeff N]

The Germans are at it too with BMW and MB likely taking the lead with VW very much behind promising something by 2025.

The first of German long range BEVs is looking likely to be the 2018 Audi e-tron (Quattro) AWD which is part of VW Group.

Audi e-tron vs Jaguar I-Pace vs Mercedes EQ: electric luxury SUVs compared

 

[Carl]

Yes, but the Audi is really in Model X territory I would think. Mixed feelings as to the Audi e-tron, as initially the only plant building them will be 20km from my door, so could either be very promising, or (a year or so later) simply the end of the Audi plant in Brussels.

 

[internalaudit]

Yes, but the Audi is really in Model X territory I would think. Mixed feelings as to the Audi e-tron, as initially the only plant building them will be 20km from my door, so could either be very promising, or (a year or so later) simply the end of the Audi plant in Brussels.

Yeah, I'm thinking $50k USD before taxes and government incentives. That probably rules out a lot of German makes and models that are luxury-priced here in North America.

I don't need luxurious amenities like 4WS (four wheel steering), Active Body Control (Mercedes), or even Tesla's Air Suspension. I just want that will last a long time and drive nicely.

 

[internalaudit]

Any updates on whether there were any new announcements relating to AWD BEVs? It seems most manufacturers are quite mum and just provide an expected timeline when they'll be releasing their line of BEVs.

Hopefully the 3 doesn't disappoint as there doesn't seem to be any other choice.

 

[Porfiry]

Any updates on whether there were any new announcements relating to AWD BEVs? It seems most manufacturers are quite mum and just provide an expected timeline when they'll be releasing their line of BEVs.

It seems to me that Audi has entirely backed away from a BEV. Their e-tron concept is now the Q8 concept, and there's no mention at all of a BEV, only PHEV and (sigh) gas-only options. Disappointing but not surprising from a dinosaur company.

 

[Jeff N]

Audi has been quiet about the 2018 BEV SUV recently but it is still on their public website and I've heard nothing to indicate that it has been cancelled or delayed:

The electrified future of Audi | Audi USA

 

[internalaudit]

Sounds like the upcoming Buick BEV may not get AWD.

Audi, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar and MB most likely.

Six new electric cars coming for 2018 and 2019

 

[lux_cars]

It seems to me that Audi has entirely backed away from a BEV. Their e-tron concept is now the Q8 concept, and there's no mention at all of a BEV, only PHEV and (sigh) gas-only options. Disappointing but not surprising from a dinosaur company.

I believe the two are separate vehicles. I would be surprised if the e-tron Quattro was cancelled at this point given that they have already started taking deposits for it in Norway.

 

[lux_cars]

I imagine the upcoming Ford BEV SUV could offer AWD?

 

[Porfiry]

I believe the two are separate vehicles. I would be surprised if the e-tron Quattro was cancelled at this point given that they have already started taking deposits for it in Norway.

Yes, I think I was confused. I blame Audi for having so many SUVs that all look the same.

 

[EchoDelta]

Now that the thread is revived, also the Bollinger comes to mind (crossing my fingers, hoping they actually get to make it)