Audi on Thursday unveiled a new electric vehicle brand in China whose cars will sport just the name AUDI and not its signature four-ring logo, a move aimed at attracting younger customers in the world's largest auto market.

Audi introduces a new electric vehicle brand in China, ditching its iconic four-ring logo to target younger buyers.

Audi has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand in China as part of an expanded joint venture with long-time partner SAIC Motor. Simply called AUDI – without the four rings logo but spelled in

AUDI, the child brand, is a joint venture between Audi and domestic powerhouse SAIC, led by Fermín Soneira, formerly Audi’s Head of Product Line for Electric Models. The concept shown today previews three future production models expected to roll out starting in mid-2025.

It may sound confusing, but the new sub-brand removes the famous four rings in return for lettering. Audi has unveiled its new E Concept which will kickstart the firm’s new Chinese-only sub-brand called ‘AUDI’.

Audi has introduced a new EV sub-brand dedicated to the Chinese market. Called “AUDI”, this new brand is part of an extended joint venture set up with partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC),

The cooperation will further expand the Audi portfolio of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in China and accelerate the company’s transformation in the world’s largest market.” AUDI plans to launch three production EVs for China based on this concept,