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Audi e-tron Review, Interior, For Sale, Colours & Specs in Australia

 

Audi’s first fully-fledged venture into the all-electric space came with the e-tron SUV introduced to Australia in late 2020.

As the vanguard to Audi Australia’s electric offensive, and a technological flagship, the e-tron wasn’t cheap, nor did it offer a boast-worthy driving range, but it did blend the brand’s signature styling, opulence and driving enjoyment in one package.

The e-tron has since been renamed Q8 e-tron to slot it above models like the Q7 and A4.

The line-up currently starts at $178,875 for the E-Tron GT Quattro and ranges through to $251,100 for the range-topping E-Tron RS GT Quattro.

Audi E-tron Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Audi E-tron varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $178,875 and going to $251,100 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Sedan —, Electric, 2 SP AUTO $178,875 $251,100
2023 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP $137,500 $172,480
2023 Sedan —, Electric, 2 SP AUTO $156,200 $247,500
2022 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP $121,330 $176,880
2022 Sedan —, Electric, 2 SP AUTO $138,710 $220,000
2021 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP $117,260 $173,470
2021 Other —, Electric, 1 SP $132,110 $173,580
2020 Other —, Electric, 1 SP $116,490 $153,010
2020 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP $118,360 $154,330
See All Audi E-tron Pricing and Specs

Audi E-tron Colours

The e-tron is available in one solid finish - 'Brilliant Black', and seven metallic shades - 'Floret Silver', 'Galaxy Blue', 'Glacier White', 'Manhattan Grey', 'Mythos Black', 'Navarra Blue', and 'Typhoon Grey'.

  • Brilliant Black
  • Floret Silver
  • Galaxy Blue
  • Glacier White
  • Manhattan Grey
  • Mythos Black
  • Navarra Blue
  • Typhoon Grey
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Audi E-tron 2022.

Audi E-tron Dimensions

The dimensions of the Audi E-tron Sedan, SUV and Other vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Sedan 1414x1964x4989 mm
2023 SUV 1616x1935x4901 mm 172 mm
2023 Sedan 1414x1964x4989 mm
2022 SUV 1632x1935x4901 mm
2022 Sedan 1414x1964x4989 mm
2021 Other 1618x1935x4901 mm
2021 SUV 1632x1935x4901 mm
2020 SUV 1632x1935x4901 mm
2020 Other 1618x1935x4901 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Audi E-tron Dimensions

Audi E-tron Boot Space

The boot is huge for a five seater, you'll get 615L of space.

Audi E-tron Boot space Audi E-tron Boot space
Shown above are boot space details for the Audi E-tron 2022.

Audi E-tron Interior

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro Sportback has a prestigious interior with leather upholstery, and its dual screens for media and climate control as you’d find on a Q7, along with the virtual instrument cluster.

Again, the only hints that this SUV is different are small things such as the gear shifter which operates with just your thumb and index finger. There’s also the circuit-board pattern stitched into the seats.

Shown above are interior details for the Audi E-tron 2022.

Audi E-tron Speed

The 0-100km/h time of the Audi e-tron 50 quattro Sportback is a claimed 6.8 seconds

Shown above are speed details for the Audi E-tron 2022.

Audi E-tron Seats

The Audi e-tron 50 quattro Sportback has five seats.

Audi E-tron Seats
Shown above are seat details for the Audi E-tron 2022.

Audi E-tron Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Audi E-tron here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Should I buy an electric car now or later?

    It’s definitely true that the march of new-car technology is making big changes to the cars we’re being offered almost on a monthly basis. So, if your current car is just three years old, it might be worth holding on to it and waiting for the next big thing to arrive in showrooms. Certainly, by trading-in at just three years, you’ll pretty much max out the depreciation you’ll suffer in financial terms.

    But by waiting, you might find that you can buy an electric vehicle and be able to tap into newer and better infrastructure that will be in place in another few years, rather than put up with the relatively sparse charging-station network currently in this country.

    At the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a pretty good way to go, provided you use the vehicle mostly in an urban setting, rather than long-distance freeway journeys where the hybrid tech is less advantageous. A hybrid is not exactly future-proof, but it’s a good next step for a lot of Australian car-owners.

     

    As for what brand is best, the tech is getting better and better as time goes by, so it’s likely to be build date rather than brand that will determine the efficiency of the vehicle in question. That said, car owners can’t hold off forever when it comes to upgrading, so for the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a logical next car. We’re particularly impressed by the current-model Toyota Camry which is good value to buy, a classy driving experience and offers hybrid fuel efficiency in the right environment. Such cars will be a lot of Australian families’ first hybrid, and rightly so.

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  • What electric car should I buy?

    We can understand your feelings about the centrally-mounted screen in the Tesla, though you do get used to it surprisingly quickly.

    As for the other models you’ve mentioned, we’ve had to get the crystal ball out to attempt to answer you!

    The Polestar 2 will be on sale by the end of 2020, if all goes to plan. The company will be pushing hard to make that happen. 

    The VW ID3 is likely not going to be here until 2021, likely the mid or latter part of that year. It certainly has a lot of potential, and with pricing set to start below $50,000, it could well be The People’s (Electric) Car. 

    There are other options coming, though it depends on your diary and your budget.

    You could consider the Tesla Model S, which may have been around for a while, but that also means it has a more traceable reliability history. It has a digital instrument cluster in the regular spot as well.

    Have you looked at the Jaguar i-Pace? It has a claimed range of 470 kilometres, though it is on the pricey side of the equation, starting from about $125,000.

    Indeed, a high price tag is a common theme among those EVs with big battery capacity and expansive driving range, because you’re basically covering the cost of the batteries with your money.

    For instance, there’s the Audi e-tron quattro, which is due here in early 2020. That model will have a range of “more than 400 kilometres”, and - we suspect - a price tag above $120,000. 

    The Mercedes EQC is about to go on sale, too. Range for that mid-size SUV is pegged at about 450 kilometres, but again, you can expect a high price tag.

    If 2021 isn’t too long to wait, there’s the Volvo XC40 Recharge coming then. Based on our previous experience with Volvo XC40s, it’ll be a great small SUV, with predicted range of 400km - though we think that’s understating it, because it has a 78kWh battery pack, and it has AWD too.

    At the more affordable end - though admittedly still not quite meeting your expectations for range - there’s the very impressive Hyundai Kona Electric, which has a WLTP range of 449km, and a price tag of around $65k. It isn’t all-wheel drive though.

    And MG is about to launch a real upstart in the segment, with the ZS EV hitting showrooms soon for $46,990 drive-away, albeit with a range of 262km. It’s also FWD only. 

    The Mini Cooper SE will also arrive in mid-2020, with pricing set to be less than $60k. But again, a range of 270km will likely rule it out for your needs, and its 2WD as well.

    Another new small EV due next year is the Mazda MX-30. Pricing is still to be confirmed, and range isn’t great at about 300km. It’s FWD too. 

    In short, at this point in time - and out towards the end of 2020 - it looks like you’ll either need to spend a big amount of money on a premium EV to get the best range possible, or you’ll have to get used to the Model 3’s screen. You could always get an aftermarket head-up display fitted…

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Audi E-tron Fuel Consumption

The Audi E-tron is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Electric fuel type(s).

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Sedan Electric 2 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan Electric 2 SP AUTO
2023 SUV Electric 1 SP
2022 Sedan Electric 2 SP AUTO
2022 SUV Electric 1 SP
2021 Other Electric 1 SP
2021 SUV Electric 1 SP
2020 Other Electric 1 SP
2020 SUV Electric 1 SP
* Combined fuel consumption See All Audi E-tron Pricing and Specs for 2024

Audi E-tron Accessories

The e-tron is equipped with a 360-degree reversing camera, 12.3-inch 'Digital Cockpit' instrument display, six-year Chargefox charging, LED headlights and daytime running lights, a 10.1-inch multimedia screen, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Shown above are the accessory details for the Audi E-tron 2022.

Audi E-tron Towing Capacity

The Audi E-tron has no towing capacity for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Sedan 0kg 0kg
2023 Sedan 0kg 0kg
2023 SUV 1800kg 1800kg
2022 Sedan 0kg 0kg
2022 SUV 1800kg 1800kg
2021 Other 1800kg 1800kg
2021 SUV 1800kg 1800kg
2020 Other 1800kg 1800kg
2020 SUV 1800kg 1800kg
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Audi E-tron Wheel Size

The Audi E-tron has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x45 R20 for Sedan in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Sedan 245x45 R20 285x40 R20
2023 Sedan 245x45 R20 285x40 R20
2023 SUV 255x50 R20 255x50 R20
2022 Sedan 245x45 R20 285x40 R20
2022 SUV 255x50 R20 255x50 R20
2021 SUV 255x50 R20 255x50 R20
2021 Other 265x45 R21 265x45 R21
2020 SUV 255x50 R20 255x50 R20
2020 Other 265x45 R21 265x45 R21
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Audi E-tron Wheel Sizes