2021 Audi e-tronFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
78
MPGe
Highway
77
MPGe
Combined
78
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
222 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
10 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
43.4
City 43.3 / Hwy 43.5 kWh
Electric Motor
141 and 172 kW Asynchron 3-Phase

EPA-estimated range of 222 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 10 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 43.4 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

85.7MPG average+9.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 78 MPG · Owner reported avg: 85.7 MPG

Driving mix: City 100% / Highway 0%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 85.7 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 78 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
78
Hwy
77
Comb
78
Fuel cost: $1,000/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,000

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
43.4088 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
43.3383 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
43.4952 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems35 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 35 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi e-tron. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
23
Power Train
9
Engine
7
Brakes
3
Structure
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Fuel System
1
Speed Control
1

2021 Audi e-tron problems by category: Electrical System: 23 complaints, Power Train: 9 complaints, Engine: 7 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 04/16/2026ODI#11731663
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - While on highway the vehicle loosed all Power indicating Electrical Malfunction How was your safet…
Power TrainFiled: 01/13/2022ODI#11447317
Had multiple instances as I approached intersection stops of the vehicle suddenly jerking and the drive train becoming disengaged. The car maintained electrical power and had working steering and brak…
Power TrainFiled: 11/06/2021ODI#11439557
While I was on vacation a couple states away, I drove the Audi Etron Sportback for the first time since three days before when I drove to the vacation destination. After several minutes driving I got …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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