Consumers do not "have the door" to buy Audi R8 e-Tron ~ news car.

- Fully electric supercar Audi R8 e-Tron will be built for research and product development, not for sale.
Audi has confirmed to Autocar sheets will not sell electric supercar R8 e-Tron to the market. Currently, Audi has produced 10 of the latest design of the R8 e-Tron. However, all will be used for the internal testing and technology development.
According to Autocar, it is plausible that the R8 e-Tron has not been sold since battery technology developed by Audi slower than expected. Therefore, the German carmaker needs more time to complete the fuel cell technology.The cost of the system itself does not pin down as much as expected of Audi. So feel Audi R8 e-Tron putting into mass production is not feasible.
 

                                                                       Audi R8 e-Tron
Also, there are rumors about Audi not ready for plans to build R8 e-Tron limited quantities. Charging time of the Audi supercar too long so not suitable for regular use.
In a recent press release, Audi has said: "Through the R8 e-Tron, Audi has extensive experience and will build a production model electric car new."
As is well known, the Audi R8 e-Tron draw energy from the lithium-ion battery system and electric motor power pair. Thus, the German electric car can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 4.2 seconds before reaching a top speed of 200 km / h electronically limited. The scope of activities Audi R8 e-Tron stands at 215 km.