MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 4 EPA ratings of the e-tron Sportback since 2020 it has averaged 77.3 MPGe, and the 2023 model trails the 100.9 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2021–2023. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $988.
Every Audi e-tron Sportback version, compared
The Audi e-tron Sportback was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 76.3 / 78.5 | 2020–2023 | $889 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model X is rated 101.3 MPGe, the Honda Prologue 99 MPGe and the BMW iX 86 MPGe, next to 78 MPGe for the 2023 e-tron Sportback. The e-tron Sportback costs the most of them to run: $202 a year more than the Tesla Model X.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2023) | 43.2 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.073 |
| Charging per year | $881 |
| Charging over five years | $4,405 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2021–2023 | +$200 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $988 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback gives up 3 MPGe in town: 80 on the highway against 77 in the city, $35 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 77 MPGe | $894 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 80 MPGe | $859 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 MPGe (4%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the e-tron Sportback changed over the years
The e-tron Sportback peaked in 2023 at 78 MPGe (77 city, 80 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2022 at 77 — 1 MPGe apart, or $13 a year in charging between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 / 80 | 1 | $881 | |
| 2022 | 76 / 78 | 1 | $894 | |
| 2021 | 76 / 78 | 1 | $894 | |
| 2020 | 76 / 78 | 1 | $894 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Audi e-tron Sportback — 1 engine across 2020–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $988. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback rated at?
78 MPGe combined, 77 city and 80 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2020 the e-tron Sportback has averaged 77.3 MPGe.
Is the 2023 e-tron Sportback more efficient than the 2022?
Yes: 78 against 77 MPGe combined, about $13 a year less to run.
Which e-tron Sportback year has the best efficiency?
The 2023, at 78 MPGe combined (77 city, 80 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the e-tron Sportback get better efficiency than the Tesla Model X?
No: 78 MPGe for the 2023 e-tron Sportback against 101.3 for the 2024 Tesla Model X, about $202 a year more to run.
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