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Charging and Range

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 do I charge my electric Audi?

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.

Illustration of a 3kW - 7kW slow charging socket

Slow charging 3kW - 7kW

AC charging. Also known as a Type 2 charger. 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*.

Illustration of a 100kW - 350kW ultra rapid charging socket

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*.

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Up to 30,000 free miles of charging with OVO

Get up to 30,000 free miles of charging over 3 years with OVO energy, when you buy a new Audi EV*. Simply join OVO and add Charge Anytime to your tariff.<br>› Up to 10,000 free miles when you first add Charge Anytime.<br>› Up to 10,000 additional miles each year for two years when you stay with Charge Anytime

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Free home charger

Get a 7kW Ohme 5m tethered cable Home Pro home EV charger or a 7kW untethered ePod home EV charger (both with standard installation included)*. <a href="/en/find-and-buy/finance-and-offers/personal-contract-plan/tcs-ev-charger/">Read full T&C's</a>.

All about range

Our fully electric cars are ready for your everyday trips, as well as your longer trips. 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:

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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.

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