Since the launch of the pioneering pure-electric Audi e-tron in 2018, the premium German brand has grown its range of EVs.
The Audi e-tron brand originally grew out of a plug-in hybrid version of the A3 Sportback, but Audi's PHEVs have since been rebranded as TFSI e, with the e-tron name now only applied to the firm's all-electric offerings.
The Audi e-tron, a large SUV, was launched at the same time as its two key rivals: the Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes-Benz EQC. It was based on the same Volkswagen Group MLB-Evo base as the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne.
Canny product placement in film franchises such as Avengers and Spider Man helped raise awareness, and waiting lists for the Audi e-tron stretched. This was reinforced when a more stylish Audi e-tron Sportback arrived a little later, being the first ‘SUV coupe’ Audi electric car, followed by the higher-performance Audi e-tron S and Audi e-tron S Sportback. With a headline 503PS of power, they could boast 0-62mph acceleration in as little as 4.5 seconds.
The regular e-tron is no longer available to buy new, but you can pick up a used model. Nor is the Q8 e-tron on sale anymore, but there are others to pick from.
The Audi e-tron GT is a high-performance four-door coupe flagship, developed using the hardware (and software) from the outstanding Porsche Taycan.
Meanwhile, the Audi Q4 e-tron is a more accessible electric car yet and is also available in more coupe-like Audi Q4 Sportback guise. There's also the mid-size Audi Q6 e-tron SUV joined the range last year, plus the A6 Sportback and Avant, and you can also have faster S versions of both the A6 and Q6.
Audi electric cars in 2025
1. Audi Q4 e-tron
Year launched: 2021
The Audi Q4 e-tron is the most attainable Audi electric car to date. A premium compact SUV, it is available as a regular Audi Q4 e-tron SUV, or the sleeker Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback coupe-style SUV. Both are practical five-door, five seat cars, and rivals include the BMW iX3, Tesla Model Y, Volvo EX40 and Mercedes-Benz EQA.
There are three different model variants. The Audi Q4 40 e-tron has a 59kWh battery and a 204PS motor; the Audi Q4 45 e-tron has a 63kWh battery and a 286PS motor; or there's a four-wheel drive Q4 45 e-tron Quattro with an 82kWh battery and 286PS. The all-wheel drive Audi Q4 55 quattro e-tron has a 82kWh battery and two electric motors that offer up 340PS.
The combination with the longest range is the Audi Q4 45 e-tron Sportback that can travel up to 351 miles between charges. Sportback models generally travel a few miles further than the regular Audi Q4 e-tron thanks to their superior aerodynamics.
Earlier in its life, the Audi Q4 35 e-tron came with a 52kWh battery and a 170PS motor, while the Audi Q4 40 e-tron had a 77kWh battery and a 204PS motor, and the Audi Q4 50 quattro e-tron offered a 77kWh battery, two electric motors, 299PS and four-wheel drive.
The Audi Q4 e-tron has an appealing interior with an electronic display in front of the driver and an additional high-resolution touchscreen infotainment display in the centre of the dashboard. A combination of physical buttons and touch-sensitive controls mean it’s both easy to use and futuristic in feel, and we love the wing-like shape of the dash panel and the modern look of the steering wheel.
The Audi Q4 e-tron is roomy for passengers, with plenty of rear-seat space. The regular Audi Q4 e-tron has a massive 520-litre boot, while the more stylish Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback actually boasts a larger 535-litre luggage capacity, albeit a less practical boot in terms of shape.
Those looking to buy or lease a new Audi Q4 e-tron can choose from a broad range of trims, including Sport, S line, and Back Edition, while earlier models were also offered in Edition 1 and Vorsprung specs.
2. Audi Q6 e-tron
Year launched: 2024
The Audi Q6 e-tron feels like a big step on and up for the German firm's electric cars. Gone is the wallowy feel of the Q8, replaced by a sharpness that has much more in common with the e-tron GT.
It's helped in this by a new all-electric platform that's different to most of the existing ones in the VW Group stable. Known as PPE (Premium Platform Electric), it's the same architecture that underpins the new all-electric Porsche Macan.
The official range figures for the car go up to 405 miles in Sportback coupe form, making this the most long-legged of all Audi's electric car offerings. And with 800-volt electrics, it can charge at up to 270kW, meaning a 10-80% charge in as little as 20 minutes. It's fast, too. The regular Q6 can sprint from 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds, while the more powerful SQ6 variant takes 4.3 seconds.
The wraparound dash design imparts a thoroughly cutting edge feel to the cabin, and there's plenty of space for people and packages in this immaculately built SUV. Topping it all of is range of trims that offer everything you need in the base Sport, while the S line and Edition 1 further up the kit count. Want something even more special, then try the SQ6 with its 517PS output and 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds.
3. Audi e-tron GT
Year launched: 2021
The e-tron GT quattro is the Audi electric car famously driven by Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame. It’s an electric four-door coupe, with a powerful and low-slung appearance that doesn’t fail to turn heads. If that sounds like a similar recipe to the Porsche Taycan, there's a reason for that...
The Audi S e-tron GT quattro, which is the cheapest version now on sale new, is closely related to the Porsche Taycan beneath the surface. It uses the same high-power 105kWh (previously 93.4kWh in the e-tron GT) battery, which gives a total driving range of up to 374 miles. It also boasts an 800V electrical architecture, so it can use ultra-rapid chargers, delivering a top-up from 5-80 percent in a mere 18 minutes.
Up to 680PS is available when launch control is selected, enabling the Audi S e-tron GT quattro to accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds. Two motors deliver electronically-variable quattro four-wheel drive for brilliant balance through corners. The electronic soundscape is similarly exciting.
Inside, there's a low seating position that feels sporty and exciting. The largely electronic dashboard has a 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit driver display and an additional 10.1-inch MMI Touch centre stack. It feels like you’ve stepped into a car from the future, yet it still offers a decent amount of rear-seat space and comfort. Ride quality is excellent.
The Audi S e-tron GT is available in two grades, either standard GT or fully-equipped Vorsprung spec. Or you could choose the RS e-tron GT pushes out a whopping 857PS with launch control, giving it a 0-62mph time of just 2.8 seconds. If that seems a bit on the sluggish side, you'll prefer the Audi RS e-tron GT Performance with its 925PS maximum and 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds.
4. Audi A6 e-tron
Year launched: 2024
The revamped Audi A6 is now all-electric, with new extra-svelte looks and a range of different models to take on the likes of the BMW i5, Tesla Model S and the Mercedes-Benz EQE. Available in Sportback hatch form and as an Avant estate, the A6 e-tron comes with one or two electric motors for either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. There are also sporty S6 e-tron models with extra power for more driving fun.
The standard A6 e-tron line uses an 83kWh battery and a single rear-mounted electric motor with up to 326PS, which means a punchy 0-62mph time of 6.0 seconds and a range of up to 384 miles on the Sportback or 363 miles in the Avant.
There's also the A6 performance e-tron, which makes up to 380PS, also sent to the rear wheels. It has a range of up to 464 miles from a single charge and a 0-62mph time of 5.4 seconds on both Sportback and Avant.
Then there's the S6 e-tron models, which have all-wheel drive and up to 551PS from two electric motors. The 0-62mph time is cut to 3.9 seconds.
Most of the A6 and S6 e-trons can fast charge at up to 270kW, which means you can add up to 192 miles of range in just 10 minutes... if you can find a suitable charger. Even the entry level A6 e-tron charges at up to 225kW.
You'll find a sophisticated cabin in the A6 e-tron with Audi's latest infotainment plus generous room for five and luggage. It's also built to an even higher standard than previous A6 generations and is superbly refined, albeit with a slightly firmer ride than a BMW i5.
Audi electric cars are all branded e-tron. This is the firm’s official name for all cars that can travel long distances solely under electric power.
Audi Sportback models are stylish, coupe-like versions of existing cars. They have a more rakish roofline and sportier rear profile.
Audi used to brand its plug-in hybrid models as e-tron. This moniker is now used on Audi electric cars. Today, the company’s plug-in hybrids are known as TFSI e.
The Audi electric car with the longest range is the Q6 e-tron. It has an electric range of up to 381 miles.
The cheapest Audi e-tron EV is the Audi Q4 e-tron, with prices in 2024 starting from just over £51,000.
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