2019 Audi E-tron Review

Audi’s about to shake up the EV game with the 2019 e-tron; the brand’s first-ever all-electric vehicle. And it’s not a car, rather an SUV with quattro all-wheel drive with midsize dimensions that can seat 5. Of course, you want to know how far it can go on a full charge. Well, that’s 204 miles and to get it there takes about 9 hours using a 240-volt home charger by which Audi can facilitate installation via Amazon Home Services. If you can find one of those big public fast chargers the e-tron can be juiced up to 54 miles in 10 minutes and 163 miles in 30 minutes. Because those fast chargers can be pricey to use, e-tron owners receive 1,000 kWh of complimentary plug-ins within the first 4 years of ownership through the Electrify America network of chargers. Be sure to check their web site to see if there are locations convenient for you. The e-tron achieves 355 horsepower, and with Boost Mode engaged – unlocking the full power output of the vehicle – achieves an increased 402 horsepower, reaching 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. Unique to the e-tron, the MMI touch response® system features a detailed map displaying where drivers can travel on the vehicle’s current charge; and, for longer trips, the MMI system suggests charging stations along the route, noting the anticipated charge level upon arrival, resulting in increased range tranquility.
Drivers can select the e-tron-specific virtual cockpit display, providing detailed charging, battery, route and infotainment information in the driver’s line of sight directly behind the steering wheel.
Amazon Alexa is fully integrated into the e-tron, and, when combined with an active Audi connect PRIME subscription, enables virtually seamless access to news, information, music, audiobooks and control of Alexa-enabled devices directly from the e-tron steering wheel.
It’s also the first Audi model to feature standard Toll Module Integration, eliminating the need for state-specifics transponders.