2022 Audi e-tron Sportback
2022 Audi e-tron Sportback Review
- Comfortable seats and ride
- Many standard safety and luxury features
- Well-executed driver assistance systems
- Touchscreen user interface can be distracting to use
- EPA-estimated range is merely adequate compared to others
- More expensive and less practical than the standard e-tron
- The Premium trim is now available with the Convenience Plus package
- Minor updates to feature availability
- Part of the first e-tron generation introduced for 2019
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is the sporty version of the regular all-electric e-tron SUV. Its sloping rear roofline adds style, but you sacrifice a little cargo space and rear headroom in the process. You also give up a bit of range. The e-tron Sportback has an EPA-estimated driving range of 218 miles compared to the regular e-tron's estimated range of 222 miles. The difference is tiny, but either way you're on the short end of range for a luxury SUV, as many rivals can boast of 300 miles or more of range.
The e-tron Sportback's dual motors provide 355 horsepower, and that increases to 414 hp when in the temporary Boost mode. Acceleration is brisk, and the Sportback can hit 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, but Boost mode must be engaged. The separately reviewed e-tron S Sportback produces 496 hp and hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. When the juice runs low, it takes about 10 hours to charge the Sportback's 95-kWh battery pack using a Level 2 (240-volt) charger. But if you use a public DC fast charger, a low battery can charge to 80% capacity in about 30 minutes.
The e-tron Sportback is an interesting choice for an electric SUV. It's supremely comfortable, has a quiet and well-built interior, and packs many standard luxury, tech and safety features. However, its infotainment system isn't the easiest to use and its short driving range can limit its usefulness for long-distance trips. If those drawbacks are making you consider alternatives, check out the BMW iX, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, and Tesla Model Y or Model X. Audi's new Q4 Sportback e-tron, which is a smaller electric SUV, is another good choice if you need something with a lower price.
Which e-tron Sportback does Edmunds recommend?
Audi e-tron Sportback models
The 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is offered in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Power is derived from a 95-kWh battery pack and sent to front- and rear-mounted motors, making the e-tron Sportback all-wheel-drive. Power output is 355 horsepower and 414 lb-ft of torque, and the Boost mode increases that to 402 hp and 490 lb-ft for up to 8 seconds. The EPA-estimated range is 218 miles. Feature highlights include:
2022 Audi e-tron Sportback pricing
in Ashburn, VA
Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $70,295
- EPA Battery & Range
- EPA KWh/100 mi.This value tells you how much energy in kilowatt-hours a vehicle would use to travel 100 miles. Unlike mpg, however, where a larger number is better (for example, a vehicle that gets 30 mpg is better than one that gets 20 mpg), a smaller number is better in kWh/100 miles because you are using less battery energy per mile.: 44
- Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)This can be tough to pin down, but we assume for simplicity that the 240V power source will enable the vehicle's onboard charger to operate at full capacity, and that the battery is fully depleted and will be recharged to 100%. Given those assumptions, the value provided is simply the battery's capacity divided by the onboard charger's power rating. For example, a battery rated at 100 kWh will need 12.5 hours to recharge fully using an 8.0-kW charger.: 10.0 hr.
- EPA Electricity RangeThis value is the estimated number of miles that a vehicle can travel in combined city and highway driving (using a mix of 55% highway and 45% city driving) before needing to be recharged, according to the EPA's testing methodology.: 218 mi.
- EPA Combined MPGeA combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe: 77 MPGe
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: all wheel drive
- Transmission: 1-speed direct drive
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 193.0 in. / Height: 65.0 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 86.2 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 76.2 in.
- Curb Weight: 5787 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 27.2 cu.ft.
Safety
Our experts’ favorite e-tron Sportback safety features:
- Audi Pre Sense Front
- Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.
- Audi Side Assist with Rear-Cross Traffic Assist
- Warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse.
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Can prevent passengers from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind.
Audi e-tron Sportback vs. the competition
2022 Audi e-tron Sportback
2022 BMW iX
Audi e-tron Sportback vs. BMW iX
The iX is BMW's all-new electric SUV. It's more expensive than the e-tron Sportback but has more to offer. The iX is more powerful, offers a longer driving range, and packs superior tech and BMW's latest iDrive 8 infotainment system. Some won't like the iX's exterior design (mostly the grille), but its interior is elegant, high-tech and unlike anything in the market. It also offers more cargo space and sports a larger center touchscreen than the Audi's.
Audi e-tron Sportback vs. Tesla Model Y
The Model Y has been the best-selling electric SUV since its release in 2020. Both the Long Range and Performance models have a longer driving range than the Audi, out-accelerate it and offer more cargo space. The Model Y is supported by Tesla's extensive Supercharger nationwide charging network and boasts one of the most impressive navigation systems. On the downside, the Model Y has a stiff ride, lags in build quality and isn't as luxurious as the e-tron Sportback. It notably lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Audi e-tron Sportback vs. Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
The Q4 Sportback e-tron is all-new for 2022. It's smaller than the e-tron Sportback but not by much. Cargo space is very similar and so are front headroom and legroom. But its rear seat is tighter. The Q4 Sportback's EPA-estimated driving range is 241 miles, more than the e-tron Sportback's 218 miles. It's less expensive too. But it's slower to accelerate than the e-tron Sportback and its cabin isn't as nice.
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FAQ
Is the Audi e-tron Sportback a good car?
What's new in the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback:
- The Premium trim is now available with the Convenience Plus package
- Minor updates to feature availability
- Part of the first e-tron generation introduced for 2019
Is the Audi e-tron Sportback reliable?
Is the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback?
The least-expensive 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback is the 2022 Audi e-tron Sportback Premium S line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $69,100.
Other versions include:
- Premium S line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $69,100
- Premium Plus S line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $78,000
- Prestige S line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD) which starts at $82,300
