Audi A7 hybrid running costs, insurance, warranty & tax
Low running costs are a feature of the Audi A7 TFSI e, even if high insurance groups ruin the party somewhat
| Insurance group | Warranty | Service interval | 2021/22 company-car tax cost (20%/40%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-50 | 3yrs / 60,000 miles | 1yr / 9,300 miles | From £1,325 / £2,650 |
Considering the high price of an Audi A7 TFSI e and the performance it offers, its qualifying for low company-car tax will no doubt be appealing to business executives and company directors. That said, Audi isn’t alone in this low-emissions, low-tax premium-car segment – the plug-in Porsche Panamera hybrid and fully electric Tesla Model S are two other impressive options.
Audi A7 hybrid insurance group
Compared to its low CO2 emissions figures, the Audi A7 plug-in hybrid’s insurance groups are through the roof. Entry-level Sport cars with the less powerful engine (badged 50 TFSI e) sit in group 46, whereas the range-topping Competition with the more powerful engine (badged 55 TFSI e) sits in group 50.
Warranty
The A7, like all new Audis sold in the UK, gets a three-year/60,000-mile warranty standard. Similar to some other manufacturers, Audi doesn’t put a mileage limit on the first two years of cover – i.e. if something protected by the warranty goes wrong after 70,000 miles and 18 months, Audi will fix it. Regardless, a standard three-year/60,000-mile warranty is behind some less expensive rivals. Hyundai, for example, covers all its models for five years (with no mileage cap), while BMW offers a three-year/unlimited-mileage warranty on all its models.
Servicing
Audi’s recommended service intervals depend on how the car is used. Higher-mileage vehicles that spend more time on motorways and main roads should get serviced every two years or 18,600 miles (whichever comes sooner). Cars that typically do fewer miles and shorter trips are advised to get a service every 12 months or 9,300 miles.
While exact figures for A7 hybrid servicing plans aren’t currently available, Audi typically offers packages based on its cars’ engine size. As the A7 plug-in has a 2.0-litre petrol engine, it’s expected that a two-year servicing plan will cost £529 (or just over £22 per month). These plans cover the next two consecutive services and are for vehicles up to three years old.
Road tax
Thanks to low CO2 emissions of between 30 and 33g/km the Audi A7 TFSI e qualifies for zero road tax (aka Vehicle Excise Duty, or VED) for the first year of ownership. From the second year onwards, there’s a flat £145 per annum to pay. Furthermore, an additional levy of £335 must be paid in years two to six, due to the Audi having a list price north of £40,000. Therefore, the road tax per annum is £480 during that period.
