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Audi e-tron — Buyer's Guide

Reliability, safety, running costs and what to check before you buy.

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Audi e-tron overview

With 23,065 currently licensed in the UK, the Audi e-tron is one of Britain's well-known cars.

Euro NCAP awarded the e-tron 5 stars in 2019, with 91% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.

Annual running costs are estimated at £2,672 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £223/month or 33p/mile.

NCAP Safety

2019

Monthly Cost

£223

est. annual total

New From

£55,000

Safety rating

Euro NCAP tested the e-tron in 2019 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.

Adult Occupant

91%

Child Occupant

85%

Pedestrian

71%

Safety Assist

85%

Safety recalls

There are 24 known DVSA recalls affecting the Audi e-tron. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.

R/2025/426

On affected vehicles a sub-component of the belt force limiter in the front seat belt retractors may be damaged. Either one or both front seat belt retractors may be affected.

Build dates: 2025-07-11 to 2025-07-17

R/2025/237

A retaining ring may not be securely seated in the area of the support mounting on the air spring struts on your vehicle. If the retaining ring comes loose from its groove air will escape from the affected air spring strut. This directly impairs the vehicle’s driving dynamics and results in an increased accident risk

Build dates: 2025-03-11 to 2025-03-14

R/2025/098

The central gear indicator can appear to display that Park is engaged when the parking brake is not set. Please check that the red parking brake warning lamp is displayed for multiple seconds before leaving the vehicle.

Build dates: 2021-05-20 to 2023-04-17

R/2024/436

Some individual modules of the high-voltage battery may display technical irregularities. It cannot be ruled out that the battery may overheat under certain circumstances. For safety reasons affected cell modules must be replaced during a workshop visit. Vehicles affected by this should also not be charged above 80% until further notice.

Build dates: 2021-02-15 to 2023-06-27

R/2024/404

Some individual cell modules of the high-voltage battery may display technical irregularities. It cannot be ruled out that the battery may overheat under certain circumstances with risk of fire and damage to persons or property.

Build dates: 2021-03-05 to 2023-06-07

+ 19 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.

Running costs

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Audi e-tron are estimated at around £2,672 per year, or £223 per month.

Fuel

£0

/year

Road Tax

£195

/year

Depreciation

£2,222

/year

MOT

£55

/year

Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.

Electric specifications

Battery

95 kWh

Range (WLTP)

312 mi

Motor

300 kW

402 bhp

Drive

AWD

Rapid charge: 28 min (5-80%) | Home charge: 10h (0-100%)

Depreciation

Starting from £55,000 new, a Audi e-tron typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.

AgeRetainedEst. ValueLost
1 year75%£41,250−£13,750
2 years64%£35,050−£19,950
3 years56%£30,850−£24,150
4 years50%£27,750−£27,250
5 years46%£25,550−£29,450
6 years43%£23,750−£31,250
7 years41%£22,350−£32,650
8 years39%£21,200−£33,800
9 years37%£20,150−£34,850
10 years35%£19,150−£35,850

How common is the e-tron?

There are currently 23,065 licensed and 292 SORN e-trons in the UK (23,357 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.

Frequently asked questions

How safe is the Audi e-tron?

Euro NCAP awarded the e-tron 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 71% for vulnerable road users, and 85% for safety assist features.

How much does a Audi e-tron cost to run?

Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old e-tron are estimated at around £2,672 per year (£223/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.

Are there any recalls on the Audi e-tron?

There are 24 known safety recalls affecting the e-tron. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.

How much does a new Audi e-tron cost?

A new e-tron starts from around £55,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.

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