Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging and Range

Audi e-tron cars use an intuitive system to calculate your mileage range. It factors in energy consumption from previous journeys; whether it’s been stationary for long periods of time; and the other factors such as if the car has been stationary for a period of time and whether features like air conditioning have been used.Your  car will always be recalculating the range based on previous driving data. When you first collect your new electric Audi, it’s normal to notice a range figure that’s different to what you’d expect, even on a full charge. This is because the car needs to ‘learn’ your driving habits before it can calculate a more accurate mileage range.Because the new car won’t have driven many miles, nor have much data on its new owner’s driving style, we recommend that you drive it for at least 300 miles on your regular routes to allow the car to give you a more realistic estimate based on your driving profile.For these reasons, the range displayed in your electric Audi can regularly vary based on changes in driving conditions and on the above listed factors. You will notice a wider and more instant variance on range in electric vehicles than you do with fuel consumption for petrol or diesel powered cars.

Sometimes, your Audi will display as fully charged if it has reached a charging target that is lower than 100% as set in the MMI. To check if a charging target has been set, please check your vehicle’s charging target via the MMI screen.If a target has been set, you can change the target to 100%, and then continue to charge to full capacity if needed.

Audi e-tron cars come with the equipment to charge in three different ways. 
1. The most commonly used cable is the AC charging cable which you use with your home wall box or at public charging stations. This is known as a Mode 3 charging cable 22kW (AC).2. The second cable is a household 3-pin plug. Charging with this cable will be very slow, however this option may be a useful fall back in case of emergency in the absence of a home or public charging point. You use this cable alongside the charging system, which also comes with your e-tron (capable of charging up to 11kW). You simply connect the 3-pin lead into the charging system box, and then plug the attached AC cable into your car- think of it as an adaptor!
3. Finally, the third cable is one that is perhaps used least often for most people - the industrial plug. This is a 7.4kW single phase CEE32 blue 32 amp cable and isn't as common in the UK as in other European countries. You're most likely to use it at campsites or in workshops for example. You use this cable with your charging system as well, just like you would above in the 3-pin cable.
If you have any questions about the cables that come with your e-tron or how to use them, please speak to your local Audi Centre. Information correct at February 2024.

There are now thousands of public charging stations across the UK. Latest locations and stats can be found using the Search & Find tool.Historically, the charging infrastructure has mainly been focused on slower charging stations. But now that there are more electric vehicles with faster charging capabilities, rapid charging points are increasingly available.
Charging station accessibility does vary across the UK, with some areas having more accessible infrastructure than others.
Ultra rapid charging stations like Ionity are still limited in the UK, with numbers planned to increase.

You can charge using a 3-pin household socket and the Audi Compact Charging System (which comes with the car). However, the charging time will be very slow and is not as efficient as having a home wall box installed. You should contact an electrician before plugging into a domestic socket for the first time as:
i. Suitability for charging using a domestic socket will depend on the condition of the wiring in your home
ii. If the domestic socket is on the same circuit as other appliances, particularly those in frequent use, the additional amperage may be enough to trip a breaker switch
iii. Establishing a separate circuit for charging will help make sure the car is fed a full night of uninterrupted current. We recommend using an electric vehicle home wall box with its own separate circuit
Audi recommends you keep the Compact Charging System in the vehicle in case of an emergency or temporary need to plug in to a 3-pin socket whilst away from home. For your home, we recommend you install a wall box. Our recommended supplier is Ohme

A Type 2 EV charger is the standard charging cable used in Europe. It can be used to charge at speeds of up to 22kW, and so is suitable for both home and public charging. It also comes as standard in your new Audi EV or plug-in hybrid car.

The amount of electricity needed to fully charge an Audi electric car will differ depending on model and battery size. The time this takes will also differ depending on which charger you use. Home chargers are slower, using around 7kW, whereas public faster chargers can reach up to 320kW for a quick charge.

How often you need to charge your EV depends on the model and its battery size, as well as the type of driving and mileage that you do. Therefore, how often you will need to recharge is personal to each driver. However, you can use our Charging Frequency calculator to help you get an idea.

There are a number of variables that will influence the total cost of a charge - these include factors such as the percentage of charge you're starting at and where you're charging (home or public). You can use our Charging Cost tool to help you understand this in more detail.