Audi launches electric SUV in Tesla’s backyard, with assist from Amazon

German luxury car brand Audi on Monday staged the global launch of a new electric sport utility vehicle on the home turf of rival Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), and highlighted a deal with Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) to make recharging its forthcoming e-tron models easier. The Audi e-tron midsize SUV will be offered in the United States next year at a starting price of $75,795 (£57,656) before a $7,500 tax credit. It is one of a volley of electric vehicles coming from Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE) brands, as well as other European premium brands including Daimler-owned (DAIGn.DE) Mercedes-Benz, BMW (BMWG.DE), Volvo …read more

Source:: Yahoo Finance

      

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