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Audi Confirms the New RS 5 as a Plug-In Hybrid

Audi’s new RS 5 is officially a plug-in hybrid, pairing a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor. Published range and charging specifications differ by market.
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Yes. Audi has officially confirmed that the new RS 5 is a plug-in hybrid, so the story is no longer just a leak. Audi says the car pairs a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor for 470 kW (639 PS) of combined output. Its published range, charging details and availability vary by market and body style.

What Audi has confirmed about the RS 5 powertrain

On February 19, 2026, Audi announced the RS 5 as Audi Sport’s first high-performance plug-in hybrid. The global specification pairs an improved 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, rated at 375 kW (510 PS) and 600 Nm, with a 130 kW electric motor. Audi gives combined system output as 470 kW (639 PS). Audi’s global announcement also lists an optional top speed of 285 km/h and more than 80 km of electric-only driving in the city.

These are manufacturer-published figures, not independently verified test results. Audi’s global description of more than 80 km is specifically framed as electric-only city driving; it should not be treated as a universal range figure for every market or driving cycle.

What the Japan specifications add

Audi Japan’s September 29, 2026 announcement gives market-specific figures for the RS 5 and RS 5 Avant. It lists maximum system torque of 825 Nm and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, alongside separate electric-range figures for the two body styles. Those Japan-market specifications should not be assumed to apply unchanged to other countries.

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The same Japan release specifies a 25.9 kWh battery, of which 22 kWh is net capacity. Charging is AC only in that specification: a 3 kW charging cable is standard, while the optional Audi e-tron Charging Kit Plus enables charging at up to 8 kW. The optional kit’s availability and compatibility should be checked with Audi in the relevant market.

How the hybrid system affects the RS 5’s drivetrain

Audi’s March 31, 2026 technology release describes a modular high-performance plug-in hybrid system and a new rear transaxle with electromechanical torque vectoring. Audi calls the drivetrain quattro with Dynamic Torque Control and says it can shift torque between the rear wheels in milliseconds. Audi’s technology explanation presents this as a central part of the car’s handling system.

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Audi Japan also describes electromechanical torque vectoring in a production model as a “world first.” That superlative is Audi’s claim; the cited releases do not provide an independent comparison establishing it.

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What the leak means now

The original leak framing is outdated: Audi formally announced the plug-in hybrid RS 5 on February 19, 2026, then published further technical details on March 31. Audi Japan announced the RS 5 and RS 5 Avant for its market on September 29, 2026. These announcements confirm the powertrain, but they do not establish pricing, ordering or delivery dates for every country. Check current local Audi information or an authorized dealer for market-specific availability.

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