The Audi e-tron is rated 89.8 MPGe (93 city, 85.7 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 37.5 kWh per 100 miles, so 12,000 miles a year costs about $765 at $0.17 a kWh. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $883.
Every Audi e-tron version, compared
The Audi e-tron 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 | 93 / 85.7 | 2019–2026 | $765 |
What that actually costs
MPGe is an abstraction; the electricity bill is not. At 12,000 miles a year the Audi e-tron draws about 4500 kWh, which at $0.17 comes to the figures below.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use | 37.5 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.064 |
| Charging per year | $765 |
| Charging over five years | $3,825 |
| Against other Electric cars | +$84 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $883 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Audi e-tron is one of the cars that does better in town than out of it — 93 in the city against 85.7 on the highway. That is $35 a year in favour of the commuter stuck in traffic, and it usually means a hybrid drivetrain recovering energy every time you brake.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 93 MPGe | $738 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 85.7 MPGe | $802 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -7.3 MPGe (-8%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the e-tron changed over the years
The e-tron peaked in 2026 at 115 MPGe (125 city, 104 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 74 — 41 MPGe apart, or $330 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 115. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 125 / 104 | 1 | $598 | |
| 2025 | 125 / 104 | 1 | $598 | |
| 2023 | 78 / 79 | 1 | $871 | |
| 2022 | 78 / 77 | 1 | $881 | |
| 2021 | 78 / 77 | 1 | $881 | |
| 2019 | 74 / 73 | 1 | $928 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Audi e-tron — 1 engine across 2019–2026. 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 $883. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Audi e-tron rated at?
89.8 MPGe combined on average — 93 in the city and 85.7 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2019–2026. 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 cost to charge per year?
About $765 at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour — roughly $3,825 over five years, or 0.064 dollars a mile.
Which e-tron version is the most efficient?
The Electric at 89.8 MPGe.
Is the e-tron 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 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 is $883 against the $765 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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