2023 Audi e-tron Sportback Review

The 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback is the coupe-like version of the brand's all-electric crossover SUV. The Sportback's sloped roofline looks more appealing, but the sacrifice is slightly less space for rear seat passengers. This is the final model year before the car receives an extensive update and takes on a new name, the Q8 e-tron Sportback.

For this year, the Sportback's dual motors provide 355 horsepower or 402 hp when in the temporary Boost mode. With that Boost engaged, the Sportback can hit 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds, according to Audi. That's quick by normal SUV standards but a bit off the pace of the latest dual-motor electric SUVs. The same is true of range. The EPA estimates the e-tron Sportback can go about 225 miles on a full charge, which is less than several of its competitors.

Audi's e-tron does offer a comfortable, well-built interior and many appealing standard features. But for the money it's outclassed by the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Tesla Model X. Even high-end versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are competitive and significantly less expensive. We suggest taking a look at those options first, or even waiting for the updated 2024 Q8 e-tron Sportback, before going with the 2023 model.

The 2023 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 225 miles. Feature highlights include: