Demand for the Audi e-tron has been strong globally, even though the vehicle has had more than its share of production hiccups. Initial deliveries were pushed back several months from Audi's original target date after issues with the vehicle's software, and even after deliveries finally began, early customers faced long wait times.

Of course, production hiccups and delays are plenty common even with internal combustion engine cars, as automakers sometimes have difficulty in procuring everything needed for assembly from their hundreds of parts suppliers. Lump in the fact that battery-electric propulsion is still relatively new to the automotive mass market and it's easy to see how a manufacturer might encounter difficulty.



It's also not the first time we've seen LG Chem embroiled in issues relating to batteries. Late last year, a lawsuit between LG Chem and SK Innovation threatened battery production, although whether this is directly linked to the e-tron is uncertain.