Audi e-tron costs, insurance, warranty & tax
The usual electric-car advantages apply here, but there's no getting around the fact the Audi e-tron is expensive to buy initially
| Insurance group | Warranty | Service interval | 2021/22 company-car tax cost (20%/40%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49-50 | 3yrs / unlimited mileage | 2yrs / 19,000 miles | From £122 / £245 |
Like all electric cars, the cost-per-mile of running the Audi e-tron depends on where you charge it most, what energy tariff you're on and whether you're a member of a public charging network.
As a rough guide, the average electricity tariff comes in at 13p per kWh, which means that a full charge (or around 200 miles of real-world driving range) will cost £11 from a home car charger; significantly cheaper than running a large petrol or diesel SUV.
Many public rapid chargers cost double that, but remember most people seldom charge up regularly on these devices. On the occasions you do use a rapid charger, factor in around £12 for every 100 miles of range.
Audi e-tron insurance group
Due to their performance and price, the e-tron 55 and the range-topping e-tron S are in the maximum possible insurance group: 50. The less expensive e-tron 50 models aren't going to cost significantly less to cover, as they're only rated one group lower.
Warranty
The e-tron is covered by Audi's standard three-year/60,000-mile manufacturer guarantee, however there's also an eight-year/100,000-mile policy that covers the battery. This means it'll be replaced if its performance or ability to hold charge degrades excessively in that time.
Servicing
The Audi needs servicing every two years or 19,000 miles, but servicing is included for four years if you buy the car on Audi finance. There are also fixed-rate servicing deals on offer if you don’t go down that route, starting at £415 per year, which can be spread out into monthly payments.
Road tax
As of March 2020, the Audi e-tron enjoys the total exemption from road tax that previously applied to more affordable (sub-£40,000) zero-emissions cars. It's also exempt from the London Congestion Charge until 2025.
