Used Audi E-tron 2019-present reliability
Category: Electric car
The all-electric Audi E-tron is a spacious and luxurious SUV and is now excellent value, too. Some rivals have a longer range, though.
What should I look for in a used Audi E-TRON estate?
Do check for bodywork damage, make sure the wheels are free of kerb damage and see if the interior is in good condition. Also, ensure all the tech is working properly (the E-tron certainly has plenty of it).
What are the most common problems with a used Audi E-TRON estate?
At the time of writing, there are few problems to report. There is one recall listed, which is worth a quick mention.
Water may enter the high voltage battery
A total of 238 E-trons are said to be affected by this issue involving water getting into the high-voltage battery. This could result in a short circuit or fire. A solution is still being developed, but if owners contact their local Audi dealer, they may be offered a replacement vehicle (if required) until the issue is resolved.
Is a used Audi E-TRON estate reliable?
The Audi Q8 e-tron did not feature in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. It was too new to be included, but the older E-tron finished eighth out of 14 cars in the electric car class.
Among premium-badged rivals, only the Tesla Model 3 did better, while the I-Pace and the Tesla Model S were some way behind, in 13th and 14th place.
Audi as a brand finished 21st out of 32, putting it behind BMW and Tesla but ahead of Jaguar and Mercedes.
