Audi's RS Q e-Tron Paves The Way For EVs At The Dakar Rally

Dakar rally is popular for motorsports and is a much-awaited event for motorsports lovers. It has become a famous automotive competition these days, and it is set for a new introduction in its 44^th edition event this year. To compete for the overall sports car in the Dakar Rally of 2022, Audi has come up with a whole new attraction!

The Audi RS Q e-Tron is an electric vehicle supported by a petrol extender. This is being introduced in this famous rally for the first time ever in Saudi Arabia. Among different categories to take place in the event like cars, trucks, moto, quads, the new edition will be seen in the car category, and it will set an overall excitement for fans, especially with regard to the final result. Over the past time, the category has been won mostly by Peugeot, Mini, and Toyota. These have been run by expert drivers in the field, and bringing in this edition will upgrade the competition level in this category according to experts.

Introducing first of its kind at Dakar Rally – Audi RS Q e-Tron

The car category engines in the rally mostly have an internal combustion engine setup. Here, the technical regulations allowed for the rally have been decided by the government authority. In order to replace the prototype options at the rally, Dakar has come up with the T1-E category with the main aim of reducing carbon emissions. However, there can be low carbon vehicles in the rally as well.

This why Audi has gone for the best option, powered by electric motors on two axles. It will have a small turbo engine coupled with normal gasoline. It would recharge the battery as it starts to drive. The small engine is an efficient one and will give competition to others. Besides, the brake recuperation system is also excellent to work with.

The latest specification would be perfect for the new edition to rock the rally and dominate the event. The credit goes to the latest technology specifications added to the Audi RS Q e-Tron. 

Does the Audi make the Dakar Rally more exciting?

Yes, it does, and it is mainly due to a number of reasons and the excellent features and specifications of the new edition. The vehicle's crash structure will be hard to build, and it is necessary to compete at Dakar. Moreover, the body is well built with quality carbon and fiber that will last for a long time. The battery below the vehicle is Zylon covered with an aluminum plate. Along with this, other safety measures will be included in this new package. 

Coming to the interior of the car, it will have a modern design touch-up. The direct drive system helps the driver drive with a swift transmission system. The energy recuperation helps the brake charge batteries. In addition, digital navigation is a perfect one, but it will not give precise location details.

Other than this, there will be screens near the cockpit to understand the driver better. It will show close to accurate details on distances, special aspects, pictograms with some essential hazard warnings and more.

How can the new edition change the game?

The latest edition of Audi is all prepped up for the upcoming Dakar rally. Audi may end up dominating the rally with its latest specifications and additions to the R18 TDI, e-Tron Quattro, and its goal to set a new mark in high endurance car sports. Audi will change the game, but it is trying to follow the steps of endurance championship, Formula E, and Rally stages in the Dakar rally. If this RS Q e-Tron is successful, the others would surely follow its footsteps, paving the way for future rally events at Dakar. It is sure to be a major attraction at this chequered event.