Audi E-tron
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electric segment in the country by launching the Audi e-tron on 22 July. The upcoming electric SUV from the German luxury car manufacturer will b
e available in a total of 3 variants, the company confirmed in the latest press statement.
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h |
| Electric Range | 365 km |
| Total Power | 300 kW (408 PS) |
| Total Torque | 664 Nm |
| Drive | AWD |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity | 95.0 kWh |
| Battery Useable | 86.5 kWh |
Europe
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->365 km) | 9h15m |
| Charge Speed | 39 km/h |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 155 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (37->292 km) | 26 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 590 km/h |
2021 vs. 2022 Audi e-tron: What's the Difference?
There aren’t many differences between the 2021 and 2022 e-tron. For the 2022 model year, the Chronos Edition trim replaces the Prestige trim. Other than that, these two vehicles are nearly identical.
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Here are the key changes for the Audi e-tron over the last few years:
- 2019: all-new model
- 2020: Sportback model introduced
- 2021: driving range increased to 222 miles; Premium trim debuted
- 2022: Prestige trim replaced by Chronos Edition trim
If you're considering an older model, be sure to read our 2019 e-tron, 2020 e-tron, and 2021 e-tron reviews to help make your decision. Also, check out our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to learn about savings and discounts you can find on new vehicles.
How Much Does the Audi e-tron Cost?
There’s no official pricing information for the 2022 Audi e-tron at the time of writing. The similar 2021 e-tron has a starting price of $65,900, which is slightly above average for the luxury hybrid and electric SUV class.
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How Much Does It Cost to Insure a Audi e-tron?
The cost of insuring a Audi e-tron will depend on a variety of factors, including your deductible, the level of coverage that you want, and the type of insurance that you choose. Your age, gender, location, credit score, and driving record can also have an impact on your insurance rates. Check out our car insurance guide to find the best policy for you.
Audi e-tron Versus the Competition
Audi e-tron vs. Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y has a longer driving range than the e-tron: You can drive up to 326 miles on a single charge with the Tesla, as opposed to 222 miles with the Audi. The Model Y also gives you access to Tesla’s robust network of fast-charging Supercharger stations. The Model Y’s starting price is several thousand dollars less than the e-tron’s, making it a good value for the class. However, the e-tron has higher-quality cabin materials, as well as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa smartphone integration (none of which are available in the Model Y). Shoppers in need of a longer driving range and more charging stations should go with the Model Y. However, if you prioritize a refined cabin, you should stick with the e-tron.
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Audi e-tron vs. Jaguar I-Pace
The Jaguar I-Pace is another well-regarded luxury electric SUV. The I-Pace and e-tron have a similar driving range: 234 miles with the Jaguar and 222 miles with the Audi. The e-tron gets the nod when it comes to the interior, which is filled with more top-notch materials, while the I-Pace is the sportier of the two vehicles. Both SUVs are similarly priced, so choosing between them comes down to whether you prioritize performance and driving range or interior refinement. The I-Pace is a better choice for the former, while those who prefer the latter will likely favor the e-tron.
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e-tron Performance: Powerful Motor, Relaxed Ride
e-tron Motor
The e-tron is powered by a 95-kWh battery and a pair of electric motors that produce 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque. In Boost mode, ratings jump to 402 horsepower and 490 pound-feet of torque. With Boost mode activated, it takes just 5.5 seconds for this Audi to get up to 60 mph.
e-tron MPGe
At the time of writing, there are no official EPA ratings for the 2022 e-tron. However, the mechanically similar 2021 e-tron gets between 76 and 78 MPG-equivalent in the city and 77 to 78 MPGe on the highway, depending on body style. These are good figures for the luxury hybrid and electric SUV class but below average compared with other luxury electric SUVs.
For more information, check out What Is MPGe?
What is the Driving Range of the e-tron?
The 2022 e-tron provides a driving range of 222 miles, while the 2022 e-tron Sportback has a slightly lower range of 218 miles. These figures are solid for an electric vehicle, but they’re not as good as luxury electric SUVs like the Tesla Model X and Tesla Model Y, which offer more than 300 miles of all-electric range.
How Do You Charge the e-tron?
An 11-kW onboard charger is standard in the e-tron, and a 22-kW onboard charger is available. You can charge the e-tron at home with a standard Level 1 cord plugged into a 120-volt household outlet or with an available Level 2 cord plugged into a 240-volt household outlet. The e-tron’s charge port is positioned in front of the driver’s-side front door.
Where Can I Charge the e-tron?
On the road, you can recharge the e-tron at any number of public charging stations, including Level 3 fast-charging stations.
How Long Does It Take to Charge the e-tron?
According to Audi, it should take about nine hours to fully charge the e-tron with a 240-volt household power outlet or at a Level 2 public charging station. Plug into a Level 3 public charger, such as those offered by Volkswagen’s Electrify America initiative, and you can charge the e-tron to 80% in 30 minutes, which equates to about 170 miles of range.
How Long Will the e-tron Battery Last?
Audi has not provided an estimate on the e-tron’s battery life, but the SUV’s battery is covered with an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty.
e-tron Ride and Handling
The e-tron's driving dynamics lean more toward comfort than agility, which is common with luxury vehicles. This Audi comes with an adaptive air suspension that contributes to its smooth ride. There's minimal body roll around corners, and steering is accurate. It comes standard with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system, which helps provide great road grip, and its regenerative brakes have a linear feel without the grabbiness that’s often associated with these systems.
Is the e-tron Available With All-Wheel Drive?
Yes, the e-tron comes standard with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
e-tron Towing Capacity
When properly equipped, the e-tron can tow up to 4,000 pounds.
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e-tron Interior: Tech-Filled and Stylish
e-tron Interior Quality
The Audi e-tron’s cabin is among the nicest in the luxury hybrid and electric SUV class. All of its materials look and feel upscale, including its soft-touch plastics. Every model is outfitted with leather upholstery, and the top trim features wood accents.
e-tron Infotainment, Bluetooth, and Navigation
Audi’s state-of-the-art MMI infotainment system comes standard in the e-tron. Its dual-screen setup features an upper touch screen that controls the audio system, navigation, and smartphone integration (via Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and Apple CarPlay), while the bottom touch screen houses climate functions. The graphics are crisp, and the menus are nicely arranged. Physical knobs are present on the control panel, making it easier for the driver to adjust climate and audio settings. This infotainment system has many options and menus, but it’s user-friendly once you get the hang of it.
- Standard infotainment features: 10.1- and 8.6-inch dual-touch screens, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster (Audi’s Virtual Cockpit), Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, navigation, Bluetooth, two USB ports, HD Radio, and satellite radio
- Available infotainment features: a Bang & Olufsen audio system, wireless device charging, and a passenger-side charging port
- Additional standard features: quad-zone automatic climate control and proximity keyless entry
For more information, read What Is Apple CarPlay?, What Is Android Auto?, and What Is Amazon Alexa Auto?
e-tron Cargo Space
With 28.5 cubic feet behind the back row and 56.5 cubic feet with the back row folded down, the e-tron has an average amount of cargo space for the luxury hybrid and electric SUV class. The e-tron Sportback’s cargo numbers are slightly lower, with 27.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 54.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. All models come with a hands-free power liftgate.
How Many People Does the e-tron Seat?
The e-tron seats up to five people, and both SUV and Sportback models have plenty of space and support in the front row. There’s more headroom in the standard SUV configuration than in the Sportback, which features a coupelike roofline, but both models provide ample back-seat space.
Heated and power-adjustable front seats are standard, while ventilated and massaging front seats and heated rear seats are available.
e-tron and Child Car Seats
There are two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this LATCH system the highest rating of Good for its ease of use.
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e-tron Reliability
Is the Audi e-tron Reliable?
The 2022 Audi e-tron has a predicted reliability score of 62 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
Audi e-tron Warranty
The 2022 Audi e-tron comes with a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty and an eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty.
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e-tron Safety
e-tron Crash Test Results
Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has crash tested the 2022 Audi e-tron. However, both organizations tested the mechanically similar 2021 model.
The IIHS gave the 2021 e-tron the highest rating of Good in all six crash safety tests and named it a Top Safety Pick+. Depending on the trim, the e-tron received the highest rating of Good or the second-highest rating of Acceptable for how well its headlights illuminate the road ahead.
The IIHS uses a different scale for grading collision avoidance features. The e-tron earned the highest rating of Superior for its standard front crash prevention systems.
The NHTSA gave the 2021 e-tron an overall safety rating of five out of five stars, with four stars in the frontal crash test and five stars in the side crash and rollover tests.
e-tron Safety Features
Standard driver assistance features:
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Lane departure warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Available driver assistance features:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keep assist
- Road sign recognition
- Surround-view parking camera system
e-tron Dimensions and Weight
The e-tron is around 16.1 feet long. Its curb weight is 5,754 pounds.
Where Is the 2022 Audi e-tron Built?
Audi builds the 2022 e-tron in Belgium.
Which Audi e-tron Model Is Right for Me?
The 2022 Audi e-tron comes in three trims – Premium, Premium Plus, and Chronos Edition – and two body styles: SUV and Sportback. The Premium trim is a fine choice for most shoppers. It’s filled with technology, safety, and comfort features, and its strong powertrain delivers quick acceleration. All models come with two electric motors, a 95-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, and Quattro all-wheel drive. Both body styles deliver similar performance, so it’s just a matter of if you prefer the coupelike roofline of the e-tron Sportback or the traditional look of the e-tron SUV.
Pricing for the 2022 e-tron is currently unavailable at the time of writing, but we expect prices to be similar to the 2021 model, which starts at $65,900 for the SUV and $69,100 for the Sportback.
Audi e-tron Premium
The base Premium trim comes with 10.1- and 8.6-inch touch screens, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster (Audi’s Virtual Cockpit), navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, two USB ports, HD Radio, and satellite radio. Other standard features include leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, quad-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, a panoramic sunroof, a hands-free liftgate, an adaptive air suspension, and 20-inch wheels.
Standard advanced safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights.
Audi e-tron Premium Plus
The Premium Plus trim adds heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, wireless device charging, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, road sign recognition, and a surround-view parking camera system.
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Audi e-tron Chronos Edition
The new Chronos Edition trim gains unique gray paint, 21-inch sport wheels, orange brake calipers, LED matrix headlights, massaging front seats, perforated leather upholstery, power soft-closing doors, rear sunshades, a head-up display, and gray ash wood interior accents.
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The Final Call
The 2022 Audi e-tron is one of the nicest vehicles in the luxury hybrid and electric SUV class. It has lavish cabin materials, adult-friendly seating, and a sophisticated infotainment system. Performance-wise, the e-tron provides a comfortable ride, composed handling, and quick acceleration, but its driving range and MPGe ratings fall short of luxury electric SUVs like the Tesla Model X and Tesla Model Y.
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| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 76 min | 200 km/h |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 155 kW † | 146 kW † | 26 min | 590 km/h |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 155 kW † | 146 kW † | 26 min | 590 km/h |
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