The Audi e-tron is a SUV built from 2019 to 2026. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: Electric. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the e-tron is
The Audi e-tron is a SUV that Audi built from 2019 to 2026 — 8 model years. It has been offered with Electric power. Its closest siblings in the Audi range: Q7, Q8, Q4.
Where the e-tron is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 114 e-trons on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WA1 | 2019-2021 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Audi VIN decide which of these 1 lines your e-tron belongs to. What every character in a e-tron VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Audi e-tron adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Audi e-tron tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment e-tron owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Audi e-tron have? Power & range
The Audi e-tron is offered with 1 powertrain — Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Audi e-tron, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | RWD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Audi e-tron tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Audi e-tron is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your e-tron's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The e-tron by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Audi e-tron. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | e-tron | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 21 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 114 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,647/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 22 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Audi e-tron?
The e-tron is a SUV, built from 2019 to 2026. Engines offered: Electric.
Where is the Audi e-tron made?
Across 114 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Audi e-tron warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the e-tron reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific e-tron?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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