Learn more about the Audi E Tron
The Audi e-Tron was Audi’s first foray into the world of electric cars – a large, luxurious, high tech beast of an SUV. They went all-out to make it something special and, considering the huge numbers they’ve sold in the UK and on the continent, they succeeded with aplomb.
Luxury and comfort were the buzzwords of Audi’s engineers when they put the e-Tron together: make it quiet and make it special. Seating is plush throughout, with a perfect driving position behind the wheel. And, as is standard for Audi, material choices are impeccable – leather, chrome, wood: all of it feels upmarket and you’ll never hear a whisper of a creak or rattle anywhere.
The e-Tron is a big car – not quite as high-riding as some SUVs but long and wide, with cavernous space in the rear for passengers and possessions. It’s a true utility vehicle, designed for the slopes of Alpen. Strap on some skis to a roof-rack at it would look entirely at home.
Talking of looks, it’s a handsome beast but it looks very much like any other Audi. Which is a good thing. Were it not for the charge port on the front fender, there would be little to suggest that the e-Tron wasn’t a slightly larger A5.
Launched in 2015, it’s been around for a while and, in some ways, it shows. It’s huge battery gives you up to 250 miles of range but it’s not as efficient as some newer entries in the segment. Even some more mainstream SUVs, like those from Kia and Hyundai, will go further with a smaller battery.
To make up for this, the Audi charges at a blistering pace, being one of the first EVs on sale to take more than a 100Kw charge.
