Sam Charlwood
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2023 Audi e-tron - Base
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4
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Overview
Variant
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Body type
SUV
Engine size
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Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
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Power and torque
300kW / 664Nm
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Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Automatic Door Closing
Rear Boot Hatch: yes
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: Satellite View
Screen Size (in): 10.10
Traffic Info: yes
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Includes Remote Charge Activation: yes
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Breakdown Assistance: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Level Selection: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Duration: 46.70
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 Duration: 8.50
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 4 Duration: 0.83
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 150.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 150.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 5
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Asynchronous Induction Motor
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 247
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 170.0
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 125.0
Motor 2 Electric Motor Type: Ac Asynchronous Induction Motor
Motor 2 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 314
Motor 2 Number: 2
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (hp/PS): 190.4
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (kW): 140.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Count: 432
Battery Cell Type: Pouch
Battery Supplier: Lg Energy Solution
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 396
High Power Charger: yes
Maximum Battery (kWh): 95.00
Onboard Charger: 11.0
Range (km): 417.00
Range (miles): 259.11
Useable Battery (kWh): 86.50
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 2: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 2 Socket: Front Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.10
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 2
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 2 Screen Size (in): 8.60
Dashboard Centre 2 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
Max Speed On Electric Power Only (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed (mph): 124
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 408
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 408
Maximum Power (kW): 300
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 300
Maximum Torque (Nm): 664
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 664
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 0
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 35.4
Combined (kWh/100km): 22.0
Combined (kWh/km): 0.6
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.4
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.4
Combined (Wh/km): 220
Combined (Wh/mile): 354
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: air
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 21
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 21
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: MLB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Toned
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 60.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1725
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 23.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 660
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 65.2
Front Track (mm): 1655
Overall Height (in): 64.1
Overall Height (mm): 1629
Overall Length (in): 193.0
Overall Length (mm): 4901
Overall Width (in): 76.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 86.2
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2189
Overall Width (mm): 1935
Rear Track (in): 65.0
Rear Track (mm): 1652
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
Wheelbase (in): 115.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2928
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 41.2
Front Headroom (mm): 1047
Rear Headroom (in): 39.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 996
Front Hip Room (in): 58.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1489
Rear Hip Room (in): 57.2
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1454
Front Shoulder Room (in): 60.9
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1547
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 60.0
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1524
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Cornering LED Lights Location: Cornering Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: Matrix Led Headlight
Speed Dependent: yes
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3130
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6901
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2565
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5655
Tare Weight (kg): 2565
Audio System
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 180
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Surround Sound: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 8
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Camera
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 155
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Camera
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 91.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 88.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20190101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 71.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 78.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Digital Display: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
Period (Months): 24
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