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Audi Rethinks Its 2026 Gas Engine Farewell As EV Sales Stall
Audi is taking a step back from one of its boldest promises: phasing out gas engines by 2026. The brand admits the switch to electric isn't happening as quickly as expected, and that reality is forcing some tough decisions.
The news came straight from CEO Gernot Döllner at Audi's annual general meeting. Back in 2021, the company announced it would launch its final new combustion model in 2026, with the bigger plan to stop selling gas-powered cars entirely by 2033 in most markets. But this week, Döllner made it clear — those dates are no longer set in stone.
'We will manage the production of our last combustion engine vehicles depending on the various developments in the world markets,' he said, signaling a more cautious approach.
