2021 Audi E-tron Consumer Reviews
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After rejecting a few Teslas due to numerous issues around wind/road-noise, squeaks, rattles, and poor quality control, the Audi is a night and day difference. It's super quiet, virtually no wind noise until you push triple-digit speeds. Road noise is well suppressed, barely noticeable. The chassis is over-engineered, to the point where it feels like you're driving a tank. No chassis flex, no rattles, no squeaks, no pops. Just peace and quiet. Which is super important with an EV, as there is no engine or exhaust noise to drown out those noises. Tech features? Depending on the trim, it's got it all. You've got everything from cooled seats to massaging seats (Prestige). I'm personally a fan of the HUD, multiple high-resolution displays (no lag), and driver-assist features. Performance is also more than acceptable. In particular, as you have that instant-torque of the EV motor. If you're looking for head-snapping 0-60 times to post on YouTube, this isn't the car. But if you want more practical acceleration when you need it, you'll still be pleasantly surprised. Especially passing and merging, where it seems to really open up. Negatives? The EPA range of 204 miles isn't great. However, the EPA must still have a grudge against VW, as this is the first vehicle where I get better than EPA, without even trying. Easily getting 210+ on the large 21" wheels. Whereas on a Tesla, I've seen 10-30% LESS than EPA rating. Which gets worse with their larger wheels. For my driving and daily use case, the range is a non-issue. It's more than enough for 99% of my driving. I think for most folks, it's a psychological thing that greats an artificial concern with range anxiety. If I need to take a trip, the charging networks are expanding every day and are all over the place. In either case, for my next Audi, the range must improve. Audi: Give us more use of the battery! Overall, Audi has built a very good vehicle, that's also a decent EV. Tesla built a very good EV, that's simply not a good vehicle. Don't get me wrong, I love both Tesla and Audi. But at the end of the day, the E-Tron meets a lot more of my requirements. It's basically an Audi Q8, but at the time of the writing, much cheaper. If you can get over the range number, you can't go wrong here.
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Battery Life
Bought the very first model (2019) brand new. At first they had a few electrical issues with the car which they recalled. Including a faulty rear light. But since then its been very reliable and is just an amazing car. From comfort to an amazing sound system, this etron has been amazing. But yes the battery range is a bummer. Getting an at home charger, really helped with that. Still love it!
Comfort, sound system, drivability, speed
Range on paper; but no range anxiety.
Awesome sound system. Very fast and great acceleration. I blow the doors off all ICE engines and most Tesla’s (lots of me-too, wannabes who don’t know how to drive). Very comfortable.
The most amazing ride.. for an AWD! So quiet and comfortable that it is hard to believe you are driving an SUV with chops best in class for sure!
Impressive ride quality and very quiet.
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This is a well engineered car with top quality throughout in both parts and build. Range fits into my usage and recharged primarily in my garage with a professionally installed 240volt/50amp circuit which makes all the difference in EV ownership.
A joy to drive!
The interior could be finished with better materil
This car is a joy to drive and to ride in as well. The range has been increased to 248 miles. It is extremely attractive both inside and outside.
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Comfortable quiet interior, good handling
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I traded in my Q8 Prestige for a 2021 eTron Sportback Prestige nearly a year ago. Performance is similar to the Q8, perhaps a bit quicker but it isn't as fast as the base Taycan I drove at a Porsche event. There have been a couple of instances where the MMI system needed a reboot but other than that the car has been trouble free. It charges from 50% to 90% in about 20 minutes at on an Electrify America DC charger, or in about 6 hours on the 50-amp circuit I added to my garage. A 90% charge during colder weather shows a range of about 174 miles on the dash. I am retired and don't commute to work or drive on long trips, so the range hasn't been an issue for me. If I wanted to take a long trip, I would consider renting a car rather than worrying about finding a charging station. If I did a lot of long drives, I would have looked for a plug-in hybrid instead. The fit and finish of the exterior and interior is up to the quality that I expect form an Audi. There are no creaks, rattles, or wind noise. The 4000 lb. towing capacity is a plus for me. I have no regrets about purchasing this vehicle.
I've owned a 2021 Sportsback Prestige for 8 months and really enjoy driving it. It's the most quiet care I've ever owner. When driving on highways you can barely hear any road noise. The smooth acceleration and quick response makes it fun to drive. Interior comfort is second to none, very comfortable seats with massage, heat and cooling. The stereo system is ok. I think the Meridian System in Land Rover was slightly better, but its still really great I did have the AC pressure sensor fail at 2000 miles. Very common problem. Car was in the shop for 2 weeks waiting for the part. Charging is easy and a lot cheaper than gas.
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