# Powerful Electric SUVs The Audi e-tron quattro Concept is Set to Be Entirely Electricity-Powered By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-etron-quattro References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/audi-e-tron-quattro-concept/39408/) & [audiusa](http://www.audiusa.com/newsroom/news/press-releases/2015/09/audi-e-tron-quattro-concept-electric-driving-pleasure) The rush towards electric vehicles has never been stronger as brands look to satisfy consumers who are tired of gas-guzzling vehicles; enter the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron) [e-tron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron) quattro concept, which looks to give drivers the luxurious styling of an Audi [SUV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-solterra) without the associated gas consumption. Purported to launch in 2018, the Audi e-tron quattro can go from a standstill to 62mph in just 4.6 seconds, which is impressive to say the absolute least for an electric SUV. Luxuriously appointed in the cabin, the Audi e-tron quattro is designed to uphold the Audi name in every way possible: through the aerodynamic exterior to the powerful batteries that are installed in the floor of the vehicle to ensure a low center of gravity for optimal performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more affordable and efficient electric SUV options to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles. - **Luxury Suvs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-end electric SUVs that offer luxurious features and designs to attract affluent consumers. - **Performance Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engineer electric SUVs with impressive acceleration and speed capabilities to rival traditional combustion engine vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with manufacturers and technology companies to develop advanced electric vehicle technologies and infrastructure. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to enhance the range, charging speed, and battery capacity of electric SUVs. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with automotive brands to create exclusive luxury electric SUVs that cater to the affluent market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Sleek Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-55-etron.md) - [Off-Road Electric SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q6-etron-offroad-concept.md) - [Efficient Performance Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q6-suv-etron-performance.md) - [Extra-Sporty Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-q4-40-etron.md) - [Sleekly-Designed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-rs-etron-gt.md) - [Powerful All-Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-a6-avant.md) - [All-Electric Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-audi-q8-etron-edition-dakar.md) - [Sophisticated High-Range EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-audi-a6-etron.md) - [Luxury-Focused Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q8-etron.md)