Why was the A3 e-tron discontinued?

After developing 10 prototypes for research and development purposes, in May 2013 Audi decided to cancel production of the electric car due to its limited all-electric range as battery technology had not advanced as quickly as Audi had expected, making the R8 e-tron unviable for series production.

Is Audi A3 e-tron worth buying?

The base 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Premium is a well-appointed luxury compact, but it lacks the option for a lot of desirable technology upgrades. The Premium Plus offers more options, but only the top-of-the-line Prestige has all the technology and active safety features many luxury buyers expect.

Is Audi e-tron being discontinued?

As a reminder, the e-tron Sportback will be discontinued in 2026 and it will be replaced by the Q8 E-Tron.

Does Audi still make the A3 e-tron?

The well-respected last-generation A3 sedan has been replaced by an all-new 2022 model which has been modernized in every fashion but retains the fun-to-drive nature that endeared us to the previous model.

Does the Audi A3 Etron come in AWD?

The Audi A3 is offered as a sedan, convertible, or 5-door Sportback. Power comes from a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Audi A3 sends power to all four wheels via quattro all-wheel drive, though front-wheel-drive versions are available as well.

Is the Audi e-tron a hybrid?

The Audi e-tron® and Plug-In Hybrid models are infused with the same Audi DNA that has made us renowned for performance and innovation worldwide. The fully-electric Audi e-tron® models are equipped with an e-quattro® all-wheel drive system, intelligent technology, and advanced charging capabilities.

How long does the battery last on Audi A3 e-tron?

Buying a Replacement Battery for Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Generally, car batteries last from three to five years. Don’t get stranded by your A3 Sportback e-tron’s car battery. Replace it regularly instead! Pay attention to clues that your battery is on its way out.

Why is e-tron range so low?

It is likely you are making short drives with lots of heat. You are looking at the GOM aka Guess O Meter. The GOM will use the recent driving to estimate range. If all of your drives are short with the heat blasting in winter, in ANY car the range will be much shorter than it would in summer on a long trip.

Can e-tron battery be upgraded?

Free software update expands usable range of the high-voltage battery. A free software update for owners of an Audi e-tron from the 2019 or 2020 model years will extend their car’s range by up to 12.4 additional miles.

How long does it take to fully charge the A3 e-tron?

around 2:30 hours
It only takes around 2:30 hours to fully charge the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron with up to 3.7 kW of charging power.