Audi has launched a pilot program for an all electric version of its A3 hatchback, dubbed the A3 e-tron. The A3 e-tron is powered by a 100kW electric motor that can bring the car from 0 to 60 mph in 11.2 seconds. At this time, the A3 e-tron is only available to Audi employees participating in the pilot program. Audi plans to launch a test fleet of the vehicle in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, and Washington DC, in late 2012. Audi plans to make the A3 e-tron available in Europe in 2014.

A3 e-tron Pilot Project