Overview
The e-tron is Audi's first fully electric model for sale here, and while it has a very high-tech driveline this crossover's shape inside and out is very much still the Audi you expect.
What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year
This is an all-new model, boasting a 95 kWh battery for a total electric range of 357 km. It has some of Audi's latest tech inside and out, including large screens for the climate control, a digital dash, and it comes with two years of charging on the Electrify Canada network.
Available Trims
The e-tron is offered in Progressiv and Technik trims, both using the same 355 hp driveline and with quattro electric all-wheel drive.
Standard Features
E-tron Progressiv starts with 20-inch alloys with an adaptive air suspension and HD Matrix design LED headlights with e-tron signature LED running lights as well as dynamic LED tails. Headlight washers are included and the trim and roof rails are Alu-optic. There is a panoramic roof and a power-tailgate with foot-activated opening. The interior starts with a heated steering wheel and heated front seats. The interior is finished in leather and has pre-conditioning so you can control the climate while plugged in. The steering wheel has power adjustment and sits below the Audi virtual cockpit display. The Audi MMI nav system has Audi Smartphone interface and the e-tron has four-zone climate control. Active safety features include Audi side assist and pre sense city and rear, and parking sensors front and rear.
Technik adds a different wheel design and acoustic front side glass, and it also adds puddle lights and power door closers. Inside is Audi virtual cockpit plus, a head up display, and a top view camera, as well as Bang & Olufsen audio, ventilated front seats (and heated rears), and a leather dashboard. An air quality package is added. Added driver aids include parking aid plus with 360 view cameras.
Key Options
Adaptive cruise is available and comes with a package including adaptive cruise, lane assist, intersection assist, and traffic sign recognition. A convenience package on Progressiv adds heated rear seats, ventilated fronts, and a top view camera.
On Technik, a luxury package offers Valcona leather, contrast stitch dash, and Individual contour massage seats for the front occupants.
Fuel Economy
The Audi e-tron is rated to get 357 km on a full battery charge,
Competition
This is a small but growing segment, and the Audi e-tron competes with the original EV crossover, the Tesla Model X, as well as the Jaguar I-Pace EV.
This vehicle has not yet been reviewed