The Audi Grandsphere concept is able to identify its occupants before they even try to enter the vehicle, through a ‘pathway identification’ system, and not only does it open the doors automatically, but it also welcomes them with individually staged displays and ambient light.
If you were reading a particular piece of news before entering the car, it picks up on that too and displays it on the projection surface. Further to that, the vehicle provides its occupants with information about their current destination, in addition to a wide range of digital services. As you would expect, the Audi Grandsphere concept is fully-electric, with a motor on each axle working together to deliver system outputs of 530kW and 960Nm.
The concept car is built around the VW Group’s new PPE platform for premium electric vehicles, which will also underpin the upcoming. It comes with an 800 volt electrical architecture, which allows the vehicle to be charged with enough electricity to cover 750km. When fully charged the battery allows for a range of more than 750km, Audi claims.
As enticing as it all seems, the Audi Grandsphere is purely a concept car and won’t make it to production any time soon, however you can expect it to influence the German brand’s next generation of large electric saloons.