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Two partners, two brands, a differentiated powertrain portfolio: Audi is accelerating its China strategy World premiere of the AUDI E7X in Beijing – second production model from the China-exclusive AUDI brand; market launch of the SUV in the first half of the year Strategic agreement for the establishment of an AUDI Innovation & Technology Center in Shanghai The new Audi A6L and Audi A6L e-tron strengthen the local portfolio with combustion engines and electric drives as well as market-specific advanced driver assistance systems Audi continues to gain speed in China. At the Auto China motor show in Beijing, the company is showcasing a comprehensive model portfolio that is more closely tailored than ever to the needs of Chinese customers. One highlight is the premiere of the electric AUDI E7X – the second production model developed for China by the AUDI brand. The four rings are also expanding their model initiative with the locally produced Audi A6L and Audi A6L e-tron, equipped with

experience to the next level Dedicated to and tailor-made for China: following the successful debut of the AUDI E5 Sportback, the AUDI brand – born from Audi’s collaboration with SAIC—today unveiled its first all-electric SUV, the AUDI E7X, at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. As the brand’s second production model, this large SUV is set to stand out in the electric premium SUV segment in China, blending Audi’s progressive engineering excellence, iconic driving dynamics, and craftsmanship with China’s cutting-edge digital ecosystem and tailor-made in-cabin experience for Chinese lifestyles. Produced at the AUDI intelligent production base in Anting, Shanghai, the E7X will launch in the first half of 2026, expanding the brand’s footprint in the Chinese market and delivering on its core promise of the best of both worlds. “With the E5 Sportback, which has been honored as China Car of the Year 2026, we opened a new chapter for Audi in China’s electric age. The AUDI E7X now extends that pioneering vision

cooperation with SAIC, led by AUDI AG Joint development of future AUDI models built on the next generation of the Advanced Digitized Platform (ADP), starting with four all-new models to be launched in China in the coming years AUDI AG CEO Gernot Döllner: “Following the successful launch of AUDI and its first model, we are ready to take the next step: establishing a dedicated Innovation and Technology Center in cooperation with our long-trusted partner SAIC to drive Vorsprung in China.” Jia Jianxu, President of SAIC Motor: “We are taking the next step together, jointly pursuing innovation and leadership.” Fermín Soneira, CEO of the cooperation project between Audi and SAIC: “This is a historic milestone in our roadmap, paving the way for the next generation of AUDI’s intelligent, connected vehicles in China.” Building on their long-standing partnership, Audi and SAIC have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deepen collaboration. The agreement focuses on the value chain for AUDI’s future

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “Setup in China realigned for the future: the largest model initiative in company history with two partners and two brands in China is gaining momentum.” The Audi A6L e-tron: the first fully electric member of the A6L model family The AUDI E SUV concept: preview of the second production model from the China-exclusive sister brand AUDI Audi is consistently continuing its largest product initiative in China to date, demonstrating the brand’s latest progress through its two-brand and two-partner strategy, and reaffirming a long-term commitment to its most important global market. The carmaker has already launched five new market-specific models from local production in the second half of 2025 alone. The company is relying on a differentiated product portfolio of attractive electric cars and highly efficient combustion-engine vehicles. At the auto show in Guangzhou in southern China, Audi and its two partners, FAW and SAIC, are showcasing numerous models that are specifically

First model from Audi’s China-exclusive sister brand wins prestigious industry award Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “This award validates our unique approach in China with two strong brands and deep integration of local innovation. Our transformation journey toward electrification and intelligent connected driving is on course.” Fermín Soneira, CEO of the Audi and SAIC cooperation project: “The AUDI brand addresses a new generation of Chinese consumers who expect Audi’s driving dynamics, quality, and safety, as well as seamless integration into their intelligent digital ecosystem.” The AUDI E5 Sportback today won the 2026 China Car of the Year award, voted on by a panel of industry media experts. The E5 Sportback is the first model from a newly established brand to receive this accolade just one year after the marque’s debut. Blending the engineering excellence of Audi with China’s digital innovation ecosystem, the E5 Sportback successfully addresses the expectations of new Chinese customer

AUDI, the China-exclusive sister brand, unveils the exterior of its second production model Fermín Soneira, CEO of the cooperation project between Audi and SAIC: “The AUDI E7X is an SUV without compromises. Its confident stance, sporty proportions and progressive design come together to create a perfect balance of emotion and everyday usability.” The model will debut in April 2026 at Auto China in Beijing The unveiling of the AUDI E SUV concept car at Auto Guangzhou 2025 is now followed by a first look at the exterior design of the production model: the AUDI E7X is a progressive, fully electric premium SUV and the second production model from the China-exclusive sister brand AUDI. Tailored to the needs of Chinese customers, it combines Audi's technological expertise with the innovations of its partner SAIC in China's digital ecosystem. The AUDI E7X will debut at the Auto China 2026 motor show, set to take place in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026. Futuristic SUV design with perfect

Johannes Roscheck takes on the central management of business in China He succeeds Jürgen Unser, the current President of Audi China Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “A key role in realigning our strategy for the Chinese market” Audi is pleased to announce a change in its central management for the Chinese market: Johannes Roscheck will take over management of AUDI AG’s China operations in the role of President of Audi China from April 1, 2024. In this function he succeeds Jürgen Unser, who has managed the activities of Audi in China from Beijing. “In the last two years Audi has further expanded its presence in China and implemented important milestones in our electrification strategy. Now we plan to further extend cooperation with our two Chinese partners in order to open up new customer and market segments quickly and thus consistently exploit the potential for smart, fully connected electric vehicles in this dynamically growing market. Johannes Roscheck is exactly the right expert with international

Milestone for Audi in China: Audi FAW NEV Company begins production of fully electric models exclusively for the Chinese market Strategic importance: fully digitalized, state-of-the-art plant to form the centerpiece of a local industrial ecosystem Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “The new plant and the models produced here are a significant step forward in our electrification strategy and for our local portfolio in China.” Audi FAW NEV Company, a cooperation project between Audi and long-standing partner FAW, has commenced production of all-electric Audi models. The company and its new state-of-the-art plant form a key component of the strategy Audi has adopted for the Chinese market. The new production site in Changchun is the first in China to exclusively produce fully electric Audi models based on the PPE platform, beginning with the Q6L e-tron family, followed by a market-specific version of the Audi A6 e-tron. Production for the first of fully electric Audi models based on the PPE platform