The Audi E-Tron and related E-Tron Sportback are reportedly set to receive mid-cycle updates that will see their range increased significantly. Show Autocar reported on Friday that the updated electric crossovers will arrive in late 2022 and feature new batteries, more efficient electric motors, and new electronic control software that will enable improved energy recovery together with other enhancements. The E-Tron originally arrived for the 2019 model year with just 204 miles of range as measured by the EPA. Efficiency updates added for 2021 saw the range increased to 222 miles. The upcoming update will reportedly increase the range to more than 373 miles based on the cycle used in Europe, which should convert to something close to 300 miles when measured by the EPA.  2019 Audi e-tron battery pack The reported late 2022 arrival points to the update being introduced for the 2023 model year here in the United States. Audi has already announced the 2022 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback which carry over largely unchanged from 2021. Audi was relatively early among established automakers to launch a credible Tesla rival when it rolled out the E-Tron crossover for 2019. However, to speed up the gestation, Audi modified a platform originally developed for internal-combustion cars, specifically the high-riding version of Volkswagen Group's MLB Evo platform shared with the Audi Q7 and Q8 and multiple other VW Group crossovers. The updates are to keep the E-Tron fresh until it is redesigned around the middle of the decade on a dedicated EV platform, at which point it may be rebranded a Q8 E-Tron. 2021 Audi E-Tron Sportback Audi only this week said it will launch its last vehicle fitted with an internal-combustion engine as soon as 2026. It means we'll be seeing plenty of EVs from the brand with the four rings in the coming years. Also due out soon is a new Q6 E-Tron based on the Volkswagen Group's new PPE dedicated electric-vehicle platform. Also likely due for the 2023 model year, the Q6 E-Tron is a small crossover being developed alongside an electric Porsche Macan. Like the mid-size E-Tron and compact Q4 E-Tron, it will be available in regular and more coupe-like Sportback guises. An A6 E-Tron is due in 2023 and a technological flagship that may go by the name A9 E-Tron is due in 2025. There will likely also be an A4 E-Tron as part of the next-generation A4 family, though Audi is yet to confirm plans for one. Electric SUV gains styling updates, increased range and will follow Q8 nameplate
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2 mins read 8 November 2022 Audi has unveiled face-lifted versions of the E-tron and E-tron Sportback, bringing a longer range and more efficient battery. The models will also carry the Q8 nameplate to position them as the brand’s new flagship SUVs. As well as technical upgrades to their drivetrains, the two electric-powered SUVs receive a series of subtle exterior and interior styling changes. The line-up stays the same, offering 50, 55 and S models, the latter of which continues to develop 496bhp and up to 717lb ft of torque. Among the styling changes made to the three-year-old car is a new-look grille featuring Audi’s two-dimensional ring emblem and altered electronically controlled cooling ducts. It is set within a re-profiled bumper and is bookmarked by headlights with new functions, including an orientation light for country roads and a lane light with a direction indicator. At the rear, there are new tail-light graphics and a revised bumper. The German car maker has also added new spoilers within the underbody to smooth airflow around the wheels, helping to reduce drag coefficient by a factor of 0.2. Inside, Audi’s electric SUVs receive new recycled upholstery and trim options in a lightly revised cabin that also features changes to the multimedia interface (MMI). The system comes with MMI Navigation Plus as well as a so-called E-tron route planner as standard. The upgraded drivelines use a revised electric motor for a reduced current and lower power consumption under constant cruising conditions. As before, both SUVs’ 50 and 55 models use two asynchronous motors (one at the front, one at the rear) with the more potent S variant continuing with a third additional motor at the rear. Power and torque for the 50 models increase to 335bhp and 489lb ft but stay the same for the 55, which offers 396bhp and 489lb ft. Further changes are focused on the battery, which continues to operate at 400V. Audi says the adoption of more advanced cells and a new battery management system increases the battery pack’s energy density by up to 20%. A revised stacking process, with altered electrode placement, is also said to increase overall energy efficiency. With its reworked 89kWh lithium ion battery, UK-bound versions of the E-tron 50 and E-tron Sportback 50 achieve a provisional range on the WLTP test cycle of 281 miles and 290 miles respectively. The larger 104kWh unit in the E-tron 55 and E-tron Sportback 55 provides respective ranges of 330 miles and 343 miles. The same battery in the SQ8 gives 284 miles in the conventional SUV and 295 miles in the Sportback. Charging can be achieved at up to 11kW on an AC system and either 150kW (E-tron 50 and E-tron Sportback 50) or 170kW on a DC system. Audi claims charging times (from a 10% to 80% state of charge) of 28 minutes for the 89kWh battery and 31 minutes for the 104kWh battery under optimal conditions. NewsletterGet all the best car news, reviews and opinions direct to your inbox three times a week. You can unsubscribe via any email we send See our full privacy notice for more details SubscribeNever miss an issue of the world's oldest car magazine – subscribe to Autocar magazine today. Subscribe What is the true range of Audi eWith a maximum range of up to 252 miles 2, the Audi e-tron is perfect for longer journeys. The large high-voltage battery and an intelligent recuperation system make your drive both efficient and also completely C0₂ free. Two electric motors drive the Audi e-tron powerfully.
What is range of 2022 Audi eThe 2022 Audi e-Tron range is estimated to help you drive 222 miles* before needing to recharge.
Which Audi eAudi says the Q4 Sportback 40 E-tron offers the longest range in its EV line-up, capable of returning up to 331 miles on a single charge.
Does Audi increase range on Etron?Audi says it is aiming for certain versions of the updated model to have an EPA-estimated range above 300 miles, or a 30 to 40 percent increase over the current model's EPA range that tops out at 222 miles. On the European WLTP test cycle, the Q8 e-tron lineup is rated at between 307 and 373 miles of range.
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