The Audi e-tron Sportback is rated 77.3 MPGe (76.3 city, 78.5 highway) — that is not petrol economy but the distance it covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy held in one gallon. Drawn from a socket it needs 43.6 kWh per 100 miles, so 12,000 miles a year costs about $889 at $0.17 a kWh. 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
MPGe is an abstraction; the electricity bill is not. At 12,000 miles a year the Audi e-tron Sportback draws about 5232 kWh, which at $0.17 comes to the figures below.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use | 43.6 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.074 |
| Charging per year | $889 |
| Charging over five years | $4,445 |
| Against other Electric cars | +$208 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $988 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi e-tron Sportback gives up 2.2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 78.5 out there against 76.3 in town, a 3% drop worth $14 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 76.3 MPGe | $902 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 78.5 MPGe | $875 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2.2 MPGe (3%) | 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 fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 car does 78. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Audi e-tron Sportback rated at?
77.3 MPGe combined on average — 76.3 in the city and 78.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2020–2023. MPGe is distance covered on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of petrol — the car itself takes none.
How much does a Audi e-tron Sportback cost to charge per year?
About $889 at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour — roughly $4,445 over five years, or 0.074 dollars a mile.
Which e-tron Sportback version is the most efficient?
The Electric at 77.3 MPGe.
Is the e-tron Sportback efficient compared with similar cars?
Against other Electric cars it sits below the average of 101 MPGe, computed across 426 ratings.
Are these real-world e-tron Sportback figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Audi e-tron Sportback is $988 against the $889 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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