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Combatting range anxiety

Think electric is only for short distances and not suitable for everyday use? The range of an electric vehicle plays an important role when it comes to the success of electromobility. Thanks to continuous further development, the alternative drive form has made it to long haul. This is demonstrated, among others, by the Audi e-tron Sportback, which thus provides a concrete outlook on the purely electrically powered future at Audi: the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro1 can "fill up" with electricity at express charging stations with up to 150 kilowatts of charging power. This means that the vehicle will be ready for another imminent stretch of long-distance driving in around 30 minutes*. The aim is to minimise these charging times even further in the future.<br/><br/>Our highlights when it comes to range:

Range calculator

How far will I get in city traffic, on country roads or on the motorway? What difference does the "efficiency" driving mode make? Our range calculator for the Audi e-tron and the Audi e-tron Sportback provides you with answers to these questions!<br/><br/>The ranges shown here reflect values based on customer cycles that match the Audi portfolio. An activated air conditioning system is assumed here – unlike in the WLTP cycle. If you adopt a particularly energy-efficient driving style (e.g., maintain a constant average speed, no air conditioning...), higher ranges are achievable. The driving profiles do not assume set constant speeds. In order to achieve a picture that is close to reality, each driving profile uses acceleration and deceleration phases that are based on empirical values in the city, on cross-country routes or on the motorway.

Different factors influence the range.

The maximum range that can be achieved with an electric vehicle for a long-distance stretch like this depends on various factors. One decisive indicator, amongst others, is the dynamics of the individual driving style. In order to provide the driver with the best possible support, he or she is able to select various pre-configured driving modes using the Audi drive select dynamic handling system. In the case of purely electrically powered production models, these are supplemented by a corresponding alternative, which supports the driver in maximising range, on request. Additional features beyond aim at providing more comfort. These concern not only the display system, which is intended to give the driver appropriate information when the battery is low, but also, for example, the navigation system, which takes into account when the next charging point has to be approached and where it is located when planning the route.

Frequently asked questions about range

1. Drive smoothly and watch your speed.

2. Use the "Efficiency" drive select mode. This is designed for particularly economical driving.

3. Pay attention to the vehicle level. Reduce aerodynamic drag by lowering the vehicle height with the "Sport" or "Efficiency" Audi drive select mode.

4. Pay attention to secondary consumers such as air conditioning, radio, headlights, heated rear window. These also use the energy from the battery.

5. Avoid driving with attached parts such as roof racks when not required.

6. Use the ECO tyre pressure.

7. Use the preconditioning feature (programming the departure time) when the vehicle is still connected to the charging station.

8. Use the range mode (restricted driving mode).

The range indicator is calculated from the battery state of charge, the current thermal conditions, and the latest consumption values. Due to the high efficiency of the vehicle and the e-drive, any driving resistance will have a disproportionately high effect compared to a combustion vehicle. The individual fuel consumption of your vehicle can be found in the myAudi app under "Equipment details/Technical data/Consumption".

The range is particularly influenced by the following factors:

- Thermal conditions (cold/heat)

- Driving behaviour/speed

- Tyres (e.g., winter tyres)

- The road surface condition (wetness, snow)

- Secondary consumers (heating, seat heating, rear window heating, air conditioning ...)

- The load (passengers, luggage)

- Cross-wind and headwind

The range management system in the Audi e-tron informs the customer in every situation about the range that is still available. Your Audi e-tron will alert you in good time when the power stores are almost empty. The driver will be warned when the remaining range is 100 km and again when the remaining range is 50 km. If necessary, automatic route guidance to the nearest charging station will begin. In addition, your vehicle will automatically switch to energy-saving mode when the remaining range is low, so as to maximise the remaining range.

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