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.

To mark the launch of the AUDI brand and provide a taste of what's to come, Audi on Thursday rolled out the E concept, a svelte wagon based on a platform developed in partnership with Chinese auto giant SAIC.

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.