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With 22,551 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 2025, with 92% adult occupant and 91% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,316 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £193/month or 31p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2025
Monthly Cost
£193
est. annual total
New From
£46,195
Euro NCAP tested the e-tron in 2025 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
91%
Pedestrian
92%
Safety Assist
80%
There are 25 known DVSA recalls affecting the Audi e-tron. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/168
On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal.
Build dates: 2019-05-08 to 2024-05-06
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
+ 20 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Audi e-tron are estimated at around £2,316 per year, or £193 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,866
/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.
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%)
Starting from £46,195 new, a Audi e-tron typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £34,650 | −£11,545 |
| 2 years | 64% | £29,450 | −£16,745 |
| 3 years | 56% | £25,900 | −£20,295 |
| 4 years | 50% | £23,300 | −£22,895 |
| 5 years | 46% | £21,450 | −£24,745 |
| 6 years | 43% | £19,950 | −£26,245 |
| 7 years | 41% | £18,750 | −£27,445 |
| 8 years | 39% | £17,800 | −£28,395 |
| 9 years | 37% | £16,950 | −£29,245 |
| 10 years | 35% | £16,100 | −£30,095 |
There are currently 22,551 licensed and 320 SORN e-trons in the UK (22,871 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the e-tron 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2025. It scored 92% for adult occupant protection, 91% for child occupant protection, 92% for vulnerable road users, and 80% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old e-tron are estimated at around £2,316 per year (£193/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 25 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.
A new e-tron starts from around £46,195. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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