Audi E-Tron | 6 months | 16 000km/10 000 miles review | How has it held up?

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Interior & Exterior
05:18 So annoying
09:24 Some awesomeness
10:54 The interior
11:42 Sensory deprivation tank
14:30 Charging royalty
15:55 Real world range
16:58 Conclusion
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[@merpinallday]

The reason why it doesn’t have one pedal driving is because Audi believes it is more efficient to allow the car to lift and coast to maintain the speed it’s at vs braking to harness the energy only to spend it again to maintain your speed. It’s actually genius.

[@mandioni]

So nice to hear your comment - I have driven the e-tron 55 so far over 65‘000km and since November I have the new MY2021. I am so happy with the e-tron 55. best regards from Switzerland.

[@KrisRifa]

Awesome, and that is a whole lot of miles since November!

[@flashingc]

The weather has become quite warm here in the US now and I consistently get 225-230 miles on the highway.

[@KevinT3141]

Great editing on this one Kris, I love the cuts to the shot of the car rolling past its own reflection in the windows. Thanks!

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks mate 😊

[@fullyelectric]

Kris, awesome 👍 to see you don’t have much issues, we have ours now going on 5 months, some of the issues you have can be sorted in the setting, if you reduce Driver assistance the Lane keep assist will not come on by default; aloo if you setup your profile for efficiency mode, Max regen turns on by default and you never have to touch the petals on the steering wheel..

[@fullyelectric]

Also range is not bad, our previous Tesla model X P90D has the same range as the eTron and become the eTron charges so much faster road trips are so much quicker in the eTron vs the Model X .. and as you tested it’s very close to the model 3 long range ... so I don’t get it why anyone nock the eTron range .. overall it’s very good better than most Tesla’s ..

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks! I will definitely try this 😊😊

[@slavrentiev]

@@KrisRifa And since this thread is dedicated to advices. :-) Try to hang your shades on the handle above the driver's door. That might make it less useless.

[@novaadrian4570]

i guess Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the login password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.

[@landynnathan7430]

@Nova Adrian Instablaster ;)

[@donvanvliet9477]

Hi Kris, Re:Regeneration (or recuperation). Are you running in 'automatic' mode? Some people use the single pedal theory because they are used to EVs that always recuperate when you take the foot off the accelerator. This is a waste of energy. Sometimes it is more efficient to coast along. The ETron does this brilliantly and its amazing how far you can go without any input of power. Some may argue that, to some extent, if you need to recover energy then you should not have used it in the first place, but I think this theory is a bit too extreme, but it does demonstrate a point!. Why not use the other pedal to do the work for you? Some people call this the 'brake' pedal. In an ETron it is not really a brake pedal at all, but a recuperation and slowing down pedal. When you press it it uses recuperation first and only applies the discs if it needs to. Whilst you are braking, take a look at the power meter, you will see that you get far more recuperation using the 'brake' pedal than you can get using the paddles. In the video I can see the indicator moving as you click the paddle. Under braking the power recuperation goes way past the second 'click' on the indicator. The paddles are great when you need to trim some speed for some reason, like traffic slowing ahead, when there isn't a need for braking and when brake lights might mislead the vehicles behind. I have tested both manual and automatic modes on the same route extensively over the past 4 months since I got the etron, and automatic mode beats manual mode consistently for range. Mine is only a '50' though, and so I dont get 'boost', so I envy you! Bets wishes

[@ronb4633]

Awesome Kris. I’m very happy you are still passionate about your vehicle. That door closing sound is impressive and I know so many other vehicles on the market just don’t seem to be able to offer that, and perhaps too many customers don’t seem to appreciate it either. But for those that do it’s wonderful that there are still auto makers who know how to accomplish it. I know there are a set of camps out there with regenerative braking on the release of the accelerator. Are used to do that all the time with my Chevy Bolt EV (Ampera E) by Putting it in L mode whenever I got in the car. Though I enjoyed the challenge of not having to use the brake pedal others who rode with me were not as entertained with the somewhat golf cart feeling of every time you’re not accelerating your decelerating. In the One year wait time I had between putting a deposit and obtaining a Porsche Taycan, I prepared myself by using D mode. This was an improvement to my passengers as well. The Porsche by default on accelerator release has zero regen by default and at best when you turn on the regen mode you get about D mode like the drag of an automatic transmission vehicle. However, the car can generate 265kW of regen power if the brake pedal is used. I have learned that the brake pedal gives the most predictable results. Also generally on the motorway I use InnoDrive or ACC so do not need to worry about breaking for traffic in those conditions anyway. I hope you’ll eventually get a little longer time with the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and be able to give a review. I enjoyed your video on the Taycan explaining how you wanted to just have some private time with the vehicle as the hours were short. I completely agree, you need to not share every minute with KZbin.

[@lucabraglia2321]

Just take it on long trip and after hours of driving you will feel relaxed like the first minutes... Comfort at its best 😉

[@nissen91]

Great video as always. Not many that has such detailed videos on the E-tron as you have.

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks!

[@gery4870]

Superb video, as always mate :)

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks! 😊😊

[@TheFusionScrew]

I have had my e-tron since November last year and can only confirm that you are absolutely right. Nice video.

[@andrebreivik]

Appreciate your videos and great taste in wristwatches. We're waiting on our white e-tron 55 hopefully being delivered in May or June. Regards from Bergen 😊

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks a lot man! Miss my home town!

[@venti4268]

Thanks for another good,informative video review

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinkok76]

Kris- Just subscribed & am really enjoying your reviews. Looking at moving to hybrid or EV in the US and your insights are appreciated. Your great attitude, level of detail and perspective definitely bring your reviews to the top! P.S. your English is great! Keep up the excellent content!

[@KrisRifa]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! :)

[@BartVanLandschoot]

After viewing many videos of Chris (many thanks !), I chose the E-tron Sportback 55 as company car, with the extra acoustic glass. Really good car. An additional point for improvement: it would be nice to have the SOC % in the main screen, next to the km range. I am more focused on the SOC than the range. Question: Which suspension mode do you recommend? I mostly drive in "efficiency" mode. Or would it be better to choose "auto" or even "individual" ? Greetings from (near) Brussels, where this car is produced ;)

[@stephanetremblay5703]

I have replaced my Model 3 Dual last week with a e-tron. I agree with all your comments. I lot less acceleration than Tesla and I miss the one pedal driving but the comfort and finish are so incredible. Great review.

[@kompost1]

Possible improvements: *Battery temp indicator in menu *Possibility for heating battery before HPC *Better lighting around car when reversing in low light/moist conditions. Reversing/360 Cameras don't deliver when most needed *Distance indicators not exact enough for tight turns/parking. Especially in front due to long, high bonnet

[@IrenESorius]

If only I could afford one,, 🥰. Very good and informative flick Kris. 👍‍‍👍‍‍

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks :)

[@MrJnholmes1]

Awesome car, Kris

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks John!

[@brianwood9074]

I noticed a door on your left side lower dash that might be a sunglass storage. My BMW has that. do not know if you noticed that or not. most people do not notice them because they are out of sight.

[@tbone9405]

Thanks for a great video!

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks :)

[@daveiwhittle]

Yes I bought a 50 but couldn't live with the range and lack of goodies (technik) on Friday I pick up an 18 month 55 launch edition with lots of goodies. Love the solid comfortable drive which stands out over cars like the EV6 and Ioniq 5 ( I took a test drive). So our two electric cars are 55 launch edition and as an efficient pleasent car the E Niro 4+ 😃

[@craigscope276]

If you are buying today would you still buy an E-tron or would you get a Polestar 2 or EQC?

[@venti4268]

Kris has to speak for himself - but both of the cars mention are smaller. Alot smaller when it comes to family cars, and both are cramped compared to e-tron. If you focus only on drive quality and price - the Polestar 2 would win it I guess. If you need similar space like e-tron, the cars mentioned do not cut it.

[@kompost1]

If you have 2-3 kids, child seats, a dog, a sh*tload of luggage, the cabin road looks as bad as the off-road adverts, want quick(er) recharge at HPC, don't get put off discussions that your car chugs more coal/miles than a diesel and don't mind that your car always feels as nimble as the boat you actually CAN have trailing You can't go wrong with the Audi55 🥰

[@Astronomine]

I hope you get to test the baby e-tron Q4 soon, when it's released

[@KrisRifa]

Me too! :)

[@stuck1n80s]

Lane keep assist is ON by default because it's a safety feature. If the driver decides to disable it that's now a decision the driver makes and puts the liability on the driver.

[@neothehackerV2]

Liability is always on the driver.

[@mrmuds8624]

Great review Kris!!! How long do you plan on keeping the car? Would definitely be interested to know how you find long term reliability in the car as I will be looking for one in the next 3-4 years time when a used one is within my budget hopefully!!!

[@kompost1]

@Kris an interview/test with a ~2year old, high mileage Smurf should be easy to arrange through owners group on FB or elbilforeningen forums. Bærum Taxi has at least one

[@neophytoszambas8131]

would you recommend this over a KIA EV6? The used ones are very cheap right now. Only 15 miles drive to work.

[@rrc7951]

Good informative video as always. - So is the E Tron more 'enjoyable' to drive and more 'comfortable' than the Polestar 2 (non PP)?

[@eriktred]

Audi handling and comfort have always been their strong suit. It looks like a very nice EV.

[@ChrVoigt]

Did you experience any problems with the car? So sunroof leaking, SW-issues etc.?

[@aspenknight7237]

QUESTION: When you use the windshield wiper dispenser, does the water shoot up to the middle or the bottom of the windshield? My Audi Q3 the dispenser shoots to the lower portion on the glass...annoys the heck out of me!! All Q3 do this 😡😠😡

[@thomassoderqvist4666]

Have you had any reason to see the Audi workshop of quality reasons during the time you have had it? Reason for asking is that while listening to a swedish podcast I have noticed how much they discuss Tesla service. Lots of different malfunctions and breakdowns as I understand. My conclusion is that the 3 guys that are doing the podd, that all are great Tesla fans, accepts having to go to, or be visited by Tesla service. Not trying to thrash the Tesla but rather to understand pros and cons...Your comment on the Audi?

[@stevemaggs6781]

Hi, Kris. How comfortable, particularly during a long distance drive, is the front seat in your Audi EV vs the Volvo EV? I own a 2020 V90 Inscription T6 AWD, and it's seats are incredibly comfortable, particularly on long distance drives. Just curious how the Audi EV seats compare.

[@ChristopheCap]

Anyone knows if some issues (like default lane assist are resolved/improved in recent firmware updates ?

[@baldving86]

hi nice review you have on your site, i have one question how is the NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITTA R3 SUV tyres working on the ice roads in norway ? i am thinking about to get it under my E tron or is there any better tyres you recommend ? for the 20 inches

[@johnminshall242]

Interesting that lower range is compensated for by much quicker charging than most; maybe that’s where Jaguar could improve their i-PACE? And of course, the Audi - like Jaguar and Mercedes EQC - is a heavy car. Perhaps for the mark2 of all these 3 the makers should concentrate on increasing range and recharging speeds, whilst trying at the same time to reduce overall weight!

[@jewi3659]

Great video!! 😃👍🏻👍🏻 How does the app work? I have an xc90 now and voc works fine. I've heard that audi have som problems with their app. Even though Volkswagen bought voc...

[@mattramos6001]

I'm new to Audi and got the E-Tron Sportback a few days ago... I've been learning to drive the vehicle in 100% max manual recuperation settings. This definitely takes some getting used to, but am noticing much better range consumption stats based on doing this. What is your opinion of this and what do you like to drive in? Thanks! :)

[@gamemustbeovercom5308]

Im very happy with my E-tron but maybe im just unlucky. Have had so many problems. Had a lot of moisture in the mornings. I was water in the footwell. Took a long time to have fixed while audi claimed i bought very wet shoes in to the car. Fortunatly i found owners with similar problems. Then my back up camera went Black. They Fixed fast. Most annoying problem was the heating stopped working when we for first time for many years had winter in Denmark. 😅

[@edgy21]

Your e-tron is lemon.

[@gamemustbeovercom5308]

@@edgy21 No Its White

[@edgy21]

@@gamemustbeovercom5308 google "lemon car"

[@gamemustbeovercom5308]

@@edgy21 Ha ha ok. In denmark we call it a Monday Car.

[@danielborg7973]

Why not use the storage compartment down to the left of the steering wheel, for storing your sunglasses? I bet you can fit ten pairs of glasses there.

[@Plex86]

you should do some propper detailing on your car Kris :)

[@gust5992]

Quite useful information. Noticed you had a slight accent,…..curious where from? (My guess is the Philippine)….

[@berniehf]

I think you missed to mention a negative point when interacting with the MMI interface (at least for me), the lack of phisical buttons to control some basic features, for me is a total deal breaker, Audi deleted the control knob, also called "control wheel" or "jog" seen on all BMW's and other brands. Not having a wheel, it leaves you with just one option = using a touch screen for everything! is not only a safety concern in my opinion, having to take your eyes out of the road in order to control any option, and place your finger exactly into a specific part of a touch screen is a total distraction, it gets worse =for big fellows that due to their size, they need to drive farther from the dashboard screens.....also I agree with you about the stupid designed center console which is useless, for a OCD like me, is also a deal breaker.

[@arkrainflood]

in hindsight, would you have chosen black leather? does the beige easily show dirt and scuffs?

[@KrisRifa]

Nope, I can’t stand black interiors. They are so dark and boring, and life is too short for that 🙈😂 And I am a huge fan of light colored leather interiors 😍 Not gonna choose a black leather interior again in my life 😂

[@maharajamac]

@@KrisRifa I am of the same opinion as you

[@roark2970]

Hi and thanks for a good and informative video. You say you have chosen to turn off the creep function. Is there an option to select creep function on e-tron?

[@KrisRifa]

I misspoke, I actually meant auto hold. Sorry about that.

[@roark2970]

@@KrisRifa Thanks for the answer

[@Richard_Barnes]

I genuinely wish I could afford one. Am really excited by these but alas..........

[@edgy21]

Can you make a POV video of your family and friends on your e-tron? I like to know their reaction on your car.

[@ronb4633]

I think Kris does a great job on keeping his private life private. I think that should be commended by those KZbinrs who choose that path. I know it is sometimes interesting to hear the spouses opinion on different things just to provide variety, but I know that my spouse would have zero interest in being on a video as well. And as far as bringing your children and I think that is always somewhat questionable.

[@edgy21]

@@ronb4633 I agree with you. However, Kris can say what his family and friends think of his car without having them showing in the video. At least, Kris has their consent.

[@MortenNormannAlmeland]

BU registrert? Er det ikke en elbil?

[@Rokmahr008]

Du kan velge selv om du vil ha e skilt

[@MortenNormannAlmeland]

Aha - trodde ev-skiltene var for å identifisere at de var elektriske biler og hadde da lavere bompenger. Lite visste jeg!

[@Badgerpat83]

Seriously...in the future, don't talk about your accidents and incidents in a report on how a car held up. It really has nothing to do with the quality of the car.

[@KrisRifa]

I’ll do that if you don’t comment anymore annoying comments, seriously. It has nothing to do with the video.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

Great mid-range.... review :) Looking forward to your one year mark review with ... 40.000km and.... you can swap the keys from 4 rings to the one with the Württemberg's coat of arms.

[@KrisRifa]

Thanks! We will see it it hit 40k or if I trade it on for a car with the Württemberg's coat of arms 😉

[@matthiasmuller5173]

The camera movements in this video makes it very difficult to watch it to the end. The points are interesting and I'm glad the negative things are very subjective. Contactless charging, I didn't order it at all, it's more efficient with a cable. Lane assist, why should I disable it? S mode in everyday life, the e-Tron may then not be the right car for you because, like Volvo, the Audi celebrates no sports but a lot of comfort. For how long will you drive the car?

[@richardh3587]

Yeah that center console makes no sense. I think they were trying to copy the Tesla model s center console - which is also poorly implemented. Unfortunately, it seems like traditional automakers are copying some of teslas bad ideas in an attempt to “be cool”. Similar thing with the move to all touch screen interfaces

[@Patrick_1973]

Reasonable review of the car..Terrible cheap Rolex copy though..

[@KrisRifa]

Haha, best comment ever! Just shows everybody that you don’t have a clue what you are talking about 🙈 If you shoot me your email I’ll actually send you the receipt from when I bought it from Urmaker Lian an Authorized Rolex dealer here in Norway. If you want to see more fakes check out my IG and scroll back a few years, you’ll see all my “fake” watches 🤣 Dumbass

[@onthefly7265]

31,8 kWh / 100km 😹😭

[@theinquisitive4803]

Lol, so much damage after only 6 months! You're a terrible driver. Remind me not to buy a used car from you.