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Our quick take

Audi e-tron - 4.5 / 5

Design: It’s an Audi… but electric

  • All-electric SUV is the company’s first all-electric vehicle Familiar Audi design language, signature e-tron lights

  • The best electric cars: Top battery-powered vehicles available on UK roads

What about those digital wing mirrors?

  • Virtual Mirrors: Camera-based wing mirrors display on OLED panels interior

A tech suite that leads the way

  • Black Panel Technology wrap-around OLED touchscreens with haptic feedback

  • Audi MMI: Exploring Audi’s in-car infotainment and tech options

So how does it drive?

  • 0-62mpg in 6.2 seconds; 5.7 seconds with Boost mode Multi-select Drive Mode to adapt drive dynamics Adjustable suspension for off-road antics

What about range, battery and economy?

  • 95kWh battery with rapid charge (80 per cent in 30mins) from relevant charging points Quoted 399km/248m range per charge (we achieved around 325km)

To recap

The e-tron isn’t the first all-electric SUV to market, but as Audi’s first dip into this market it’s a solid start: quiet, comfortable, with a long range and fast-charging, it’s an SUV that feels and drives every bit like, well, an Audi – one that just happens to be electric.