Audi e-tron

2009

Introduced

About

The Audi e-tron is a series of electric and hybrid cars shown by Audi from 2009 onwards. In 2012 Audi unveiled a plug-in hybrid version, the A3 Sportback e-tron, released to retail customers in Europe in August 2014, and slated for the U.S. in 2015. A decade after the unveiling of the first e-tron concept at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany, Audi's first fully electric e-tron SUV went into production in 2019.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Photos

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By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

2019 2021

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto (A1)	All-Wheel Drive	222 mi	—	$1,000/yr

Economy & emissionsEVStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

10/10

EPA greenhouse

10/10

EPA smog

10/10

EPA fuel economy

222 mi

EV range

141 and 172 kW Asynchron 3-Phase

Motor

10 h

240V charge

$7,000

saved over 5 yrs vs. avg

0.1

Barrels/yr

Emission standard: Federal Tier 3 Bin 0

Safety — NHTSA crash test

★★★★★

Overall

★★★★★

Front

★★★★★

Side

★★★★★

Rollover

Stability control · StandardCollision warning · StandardLane-keep assist · StandardRollover risk: 9.2%

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 9 · Complaints: 35 · Investigations: 10

Seat belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Service brakes, hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. Corrosion in the brake booster may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), speedometer display, and brake assist to stop functioning.
Structure
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi E-Tron Quattro and E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. The right hinge pin for the glove box cover may not be properly secured, allowing the glove box lid trim to interfere with the knee air bag during deployment.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 E-Tron Quattro and 2020-2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Quattro vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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News

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Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

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Maintenance & ownership

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The universe

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