The new naming strategy with odd numbers used on ICE-powered cars and even numbers for EVs, caused confusion, so Audi is dropping it

This new naming system will debut with the new combustion engine version Audi A6, which will be revealed on March 4th. You can expect Audi A6 models to have names like A6 Avant TFSI or A6 Sedan E-tron. (Current models will not be renamed.)

Audi is once again changing the way it names cars.In March 2023, the company announced it would assign even numbers to EVs and odd numbers to internal combustion vehicles.Well, less than two years later Audi has decided to return to its traditional way of labeling cars.

Audi announced a naming change that was intended to help distinguish its electric and ICE cars. Even numbers were to represent EVs, while odd numbers would signify "

Audi has reversed the confusing model naming scheme that it assigned two years ago, bowing to feedback from its customers and dealers, the brand said. Introduced in early 2023, the model naming structure designated even numbers to its electric car range,

In March 2023 Audi announced plans for a new naming scheme to better differentiate gas cars from electric vehicles. EVs were supposed to use even numbers, while models with combustion engines were set to use odd numbers.

Audi has changed its model naming strategy yet again and at this stage, your head is likely spinning faster than a crankshaft on one of its combustion-engined cars. Speaking of, they won’t get a separate odd number to denote they’re gas-guzzling ICE cars anymore.