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All about charging

Whether you’re charging at home or on the go, we’ve got you covered. 95% of car journeys in the UK are less than 25 miles* so most of your journeys could be covered by charging at home with a home wall box. And with a continuously growing network of charging stations across the country, charging a fully electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle has never been easier or faster.

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

There are three types of electric car charging: slow, rapid and ultra-rapid. The slower chargers will use AC power, whereas the more powerful rapid chargers will use DC. AC chargers tend to be found in residential areas, car parks and shopping centres, whilst DC chargers are usually found on motorways and some large retailers.

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    Slow charging 3kW - 7kW

    It takes as little as 15 hours to charge from 0-100% at 7.4 kW on the Q6 SUV e-tron quattro*.

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    Rapid charging 23kW - 50kW

    DC public rapid charging. It takes as little as 1 hour 20 minutes to charge from 10-80% at 50 kW on the Q6 SUV e-tron quattro*.

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    Ultra rapid charging 100kW - 350kW

    DC public ultra-rapid charging. It takes as little as 21 minutes to charge from 10-80% at 270 kW on the Q6 SUV e-tron quattro*.

How much does it cost to charge an electric Audi?

Audi fully electric (e-tron) and plug-in hybrid (TFSI e) customers can now benefit from the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff with which it could cost as low as an estimated 3p/mile to charge your Audi Q4 S line 40 e-tron *. This tariff may help reduce the cost of ownership of an electric vehicle. Use our handy Total Cost of Ownership tool to explore more.

How do I charge my electric Audi?

All about range

Our fully electric cars are ready for your everyday trips, as well as your longer trips. Q6 SUV e-tron quattro has a maximum electric range on a full charge of 339 - 381 miles*. Explore more below about electric range and how to make the most of your miles.

Factors that may influence your range

There are lots of factors that can influence the real-world range of your electric car, from your driving style to the weight of your load. Here are the top three range influences to be aware of:

  • Temperature

    The chemical make-up of Audi e-tron model batteries means that it’s at its most efficient when outdoor temperatures are between 20°C and 30°C.

  • Air conditioning

    Most auxiliary systems in a car require electrical power from the battery, with heating and air conditioning consuming the most energy on an electric vehicle – up to 30%!

  • Driving profiles

    Like a conventional combustion-powered car, the type of driving you’re doing, such as motorway or city driving, will affect its energy consumption - and therefore its range.

How to get more range from your battery

Planning ahead and adopting an economical driving style will have the most influence on your range. Here’s some hints and tips on ways to maximise the range you get on your electric Audi.

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    Set a higher recuperation rate

    An electric Audi car can harvest the kinetic energy generated by braking and coasting, and converts it to an electric charge that’s channelled back to the battery.

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    Choose ‘Efficiency’ mode

    Audi e-tron cars have an economical driving mode which helps maximise your range. ‘Efficiency’ mode changes settings that will help extend your range.

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    Pre-condition while charging

    Cooling or heating the car from the myAudi app while it’s being charged can improve the range significantly and minimise battery drain.

FAQs

⁷ Pence per mile figures are estimates for the standard specification of the Audi Q4 S line 40 e-tron based on official WLTP test range values (311 miles). Assumes charging a 76.6kWH battery from 20-80%, with a 7.4kW smart home EV charger using 6 hours of off-peak energy + 1 hour peak energy with Octopus's Intelligent Octopus tariff at an external ambient temperature of 10˚C (charging takes longer and p/mile costs are higher at lower temperatures) and 100% of the battery's rated charge capacity (real world battery capacity and range will decline over time). Assumes customer will drive 8,000 miles per year. For information and comparability only. Results should not be relied upon. Real world results will be different and will depend on multiple factors including actual specification (including options and accessories fitted), type of charger used, the level of charge in the battery, the age type, condition and temperature of the charger and the battery, the power supply, ambient temperature at the point of use and other environmental factors, the individual driving style, use of heating/AC, variations in road and weather conditions, vehicle load, actual charging costs etc. Figures are subject to change due to ongoing approvals or changes in model specification. Please consult your retailer for further information. Vehicle data correct as at 25 July 2023.
⁸ New customers to Octopus Energy who: (1) are resident of England, Scotland or Wales (2) purchase a new or approved used Audi electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle; (3) set up an Octopus Energy account for gas and/or electricity will be eligible for a £45 credit for each fuel type (gas and electricity) on their Octopus Energy account. The credit shall be applied once the account has been activated and the first direct debit payment has been taken. To receive the £90 credit, customers must switch both gas and electricity to Octopus Energy. If a customer only switches one fuel (i.e. gas or electricity, but not both), then the customer will receive a £45 credit only. If the customer qualifies for more than one discount, Octopus Energy reserves the right to apply only one. Existing Octopus Energy customers (who joined Octopus Energy directly) are eligible for this credit offer, provided they did not join via Octopus Energy's "Refer a Friend" scheme or through a different partner and have not already received a joining reward. These customers should contact Octopus directly via existingevoffer@octoenergy.com Some Octopus Energy tariffs, such as Intelligent Octopus may require the installation of a smart meter (subject to survey).Customers can find all smart and standard tariffs on the Octopus Energy website https://octopus.energy/tariffs/. Customers must contact Octopus directly via existingevoffer@octoenergy.com to claim the promotional credit. For further information on the Intelligent Octopus tariff please visit https://octopus.energy/audi/. Standard terms and conditions of Octopus tariffs are available on Terms and Conditions | Octopus Energy. This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn without notice.