Are Audi e-trons reliable?
The Audi E-tron came in 12th out of 16 cars in the electric SUV class in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey with a low score of 85. The Audi E-tron came in 12th out of 16 cars in the electric SUV class in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey with a low score of 85. Among premium-badged rivals, the Jaguar I-Pace finished one place above it, in 11th place. Tesla Model Y finished in first place in this class.The 2024 Audi e-tron® GT boasts a J. D. Power predicted reliability score of 74/100, meaning you can generally trust it to be a reliable drive for your Culver City commutes and adventures.We’ll be honest, given some fairly major potential reliability problems and the fact that the Audi e-tron now feels a bit dated and shorter range, we’d struggle to recommend it. It feels nice inside, it’s rapid to drive, and it looks appealingly posh, but there are better electric SUVs out there for similar money.The Audi Q6 e-tron perfectly embodies Audi’s commitment to innovation, luxury, and driver satisfaction. Compared side-by-side, it offers a more holistic and rewarding ownership experience than the Tesla Model Y, delivering on performance, comfort, technology, and long-term value.
Is the Audi e-tron as good as the Tesla?
Technically the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron and the 2024 Tesla Model Y tied when we compared them in these 10 categories, but we gave the win to the Q8 e-tron because while the Tesla wins acceleration, safety and driving range, it does so only by slim margins. The Q8 e-tron is being discontinued and we expect only 2024 MY cars to be available. No 25 MY cars are expected to be built. Last fall, Automotive News reported that Audi ended its search for a buyer for its factory in Brussels that built the electric Q8 as part of a larger cost-cutting effort amid slowing EV demand.Audi Q8 e-tron The Audi handily walks away with categories like ride quality, seat comfort and interior quality. The Audi also has a much better U. S. News overall rating than the Tesla and finishes much higher in the class rankings.If the price of a new Audi Q8 e-tron makes you baulk, take a look at a used version. It’s got the brand kudos and luxury feel, but it’s a great value used buy. Just be careful of reliability issues, and don’t expect a great real-world range.In our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, the Q4 e-tron finished seventh out of 16 cars in the electric SUV class with an overall score of 93%. Audi as a brand placed 24th out of 31 manufacturers featured with an overall score of 89%.Audi has confirmed it will cease production of the Q8 e-tron (including the SQ8 e-tron) at its Brussels facility on February 28, 2025, marking the end of the all-electric SUV’s lifecycle.
Why was Audi e-tron discontinued?
The Audi Q8 e-tron is no more. The EV was canceled due to cost cuts. Quality and Reliability 67. The 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron has a predicted reliability score of 67 out of 100. A J. D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.The best-selling Audi models worldwide in 2024 were the Audi Q5 (298,000 units), the Audi A6 (244,000 units), and the Audi Q3 (215,000 units). Audi delivered more than 164,000 fully electric models to customers worldwide (–8 percent) in 2024.In the reliability study Consumer Reports performed for 2019, the Audi brand ranked at #7, surpassing both BMW and Mercedes-Benz. BMW fell just behind Audi at #8, while Mercedes dropped to #17. In terms of the brand that you can most rely upon to last, Audi comes out ahead.The Audi Q8 e-tron, along with its sleeker Sportback variant, is living on borrowed time. Earlier this year, Audi hinted that it might discontinue the Q8 e-tron as a result of declining demand in the luxury EV segment.
Who supplies the batteries for the Audi EV?
Audi has been using Samsung SDI cells for the 71kWh battery used on the Audi e-tron 50. Samsung SDI produces the cells in Budapest, Hungary. They are of type Samsung Prismatic. After January 2021, Audi replaced the battery cells on e-tron 55 batteries with Samsung SDI cells. How long does an Audi e-tron battery last? Electric car batteries tend to last a lot longer than the naysayers would have you believe. The high-voltage battery in the e-tron is covered by an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty. If the battery capacity drops below 70% in that time it will be repaired or replaced.The Q4 e-tron comes standard with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty, which is in line with most other premium car makers, but it’s also the minimum you get in the UK. The battery’s coverage stretches to eight years or 100,000 miles, at least.Audi e-tron EVs include a limited warranty* on the battery for 8 years/160,000 km (whichever occurs first). Audi has designed a battery with independent cells that can be replaced by an Audi certified EV technician, which may prevent the need to replace the entire battery if any repairs are needed.
What is the battery problem with the Audi e-tron?
The battery charging problem is due to the presence of condensation on the printed circuit board of the EV’s integrated DC/DC-converter (OCDC) which may lead to a short, according to the NHTSA recall report. The recall covers certain 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron SUVs and Sportback models, and 2024 VW ID. Charging at Home To charge your Audi e-tron at home, you need a 240V level 2 charging station. If you’d like, you can also use an inferior wall outlet-plugged alternative (any level 1 charger). They still provide you with a full charge, but it takes several times longer to get there.We’ll be honest, given some fairly major potential reliability problems and the fact that the Audi e-tron now feels a bit dated and shorter range, we’d struggle to recommend it. It feels nice inside, it’s rapid to drive, and it looks appealingly posh, but there are better electric SUVs out there for similar money.The biggest difference between these two SUVs is the overall size. The Audi e-tron is noticeably larger than the Audi Q4 e-tron, with more space for your passengers and cargo.The fully-electric Audi e-tron® models are equipped with an e-quattro® all-wheel drive system, intelligent technology, and advanced charging capabilities. Our Plug-In Hybrid vehicles offer increased efficiency compared to gas-powered counterparts and adaptable performance for short or long haul journeys.Avoid charging your Audi e-tron® battery each night. Overcharging diminishes your battery’s overall capacity. Aim to maintain 20%–80% power. Keep your Audi e-tron® parked in a shady, cool area.