NEW Audi E-Tron SUV First Drive Review - Audi's First Electric 4X4

[@ufarlig]

"Upshifting" to reduce regen and vice versa makes sense. In a regular fossil car rolling downhill you would upshift to limit engine braking and have more free roll, and downshifting to increase engine braking

[@ArkansasPublicHunts]

Marius Wiik my thoughts as well.

[@ellisd82]

Yeah the shifters make sense to me as well, from a safety point if you are expecting it to slow down more because of regen. The + and - signs should be removed to make more sense.

[@RobGalvin65]

I agree too, left paddle decreases rolling speed, right paddle increases rolling speed. That’s intuitively correct.

[@d0718]

Yeah plus that’s the same steering wheel and paddles they use in petrol cars so works for Audi cost saving

[@andrewbacon1364]

Marius Wiik Utter rubbish in an EV you simply feather the throttle peddle to adjust regen breaking no need to adjust the car set up. Yes ICE cars behind might not expect you to slow so quickly but the brake lights do come on without pressing the brake

[@PS-tu2ds]

I've just bought an Edition 1 e-Tron. It's perfect for my needs. Can't wait!

[@Te1ecastermaster]

"0-60 is 5 seconds isn't that great..." most of his audience has never experienced 0-60 in 5 seconds.

[@diegolijeron9279]

Nate Crabtree Wel for the price; you could most likely get another performance SUV in that price class that could meet or exceed that

[@CockatooDude]

The problem is that you can get a Tesla Model 3 for far less that'll do 0-60 in 5 seconds. Granted it's not as luxurious but still, for being an Audi and being so expensive, I would have expected slightly better, maybe in the 4.5 second range.

[@dr.benjaminbird7631]

@@CockatooDude Where you getting this model 3 from?

[@CockatooDude]

@@dr.benjaminbird7631 Orders are open to Europeans now, so just order one.

[@andrewbacon1364]

Nate Crabtree The model Y will be a far better option and cheaper when available but no need to wait just get a model X right now and actually be able to charge it when you need to! Tesla sat nav tells you if charge stalls are free before you get there

[@Jasta315]

The paddles make complete sense to me. "Downshift" to slow down. Intuitive.

[@Biskawow]

...but you usually downshift to accelerate and overtake someone

[@mackenjoshua]

In an internal combustion engine with a manual transmission you use downshifts to increase the friction when coasting.

[@Biskawow]

@@mackenjoshua you brake with a clutch and brakes, yes, but you downshift from like 5th to 4th and smack the accelerator to overtake someone because you're not gonna pick up speed from 1500 rpm, you need to get to higher revs

[@K8Stuff]

@@Biskawow And to brake when going downhill

[@benwestlake3425]

Me too, down to go slower.

[@mariusfuhr8235]

Dear MrJWW: please do not call Regeneration with friction! Normal breakes are friction breaks, while regeneration is caused by magnetic force! Not intending to sound like a professor, love your videos :)

[@MarcCoteMusic]

You are correct. This bothered me as well. It's also typical of EV reviews from most automotive journalists that I've read / heard. Many of them are as much dinosaurs as the juice they put in their ICE vehicles, with little or no interest in what is overall the better technology, not to mention the way things are progressing, regardless of their attitudes.

[@jonhillneo]

Brakes, Marius 👍🏻

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

Exactly, it is the equivalent of engine braking, not the brakes of the car. However, it may be that this car also transforms heat from the brakes into electricity, like in a Prius.

[@shredmas]

@@TheDanishSpaceman How do you transform heat from friction brakes into electricity? The whole idea is their is little to no heat because there is little to no friction created in normal braking.

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

Neal Peters good question, it happens via a thermoelectric generator, in formula 1 this is done via the MGU-K, “collecting” the heat from the brakes (transforming kinetic energy to electricity. I am not sure if any road cars uses this. I just looked it up, the Toyota Prius will turn the electric motor to a generator once you hit the brakes, this is not as clever as the modern EVs. So I am not sure if any road cars uses thermoelectric generators that actually transforms energy from friction braking to electricity.

[@ellisd82]

I drove the Jaguar I-pace at a launch event. Had some obstacle course session, Road test drive followed by some track time. Coming from a manual Porsche with amazing engine sound, I was actually suprised at how much I like the I-pace. The sudden acceleration and almost supercharger woosh sound is addictive, the handleing on track was really good with the low slung weight. The engine braking was something to get used to though with power regen. This thing looks like a decent contender.

[@CockatooDude]

Right? Goes to show that electric cars can be great and fun as well.

[@ShauryaShadez]

This felt absolutely new!!! I mean the all newElectric Audi and the edit quality!!!! Epic vlog again +mrjww💗🙏🏻🔥

[@timmy9796]

Amazing editing work, amazing commentary and, of course, amazing car! 💙

[@Igor-oe5fm]

You should try to arrange a drive with Rimac.

[@danielelisitano4641]

Or pininfarina

[@MrTaliz]

Yeah he should do more electric reviews. Luxury and sports cars that run on fossil fuels are like the last steam engines. As refined as they'll ever be, yet terribly inferior, and a thing of the past.

[@hoen2009]

@@MrTaliz sure if i want a normal family car sure electric, a fun car i can take on the autobahn or the nürburgring, petrol is the only way.

[@MrTaliz]

hoen2009 the Tesla Model 3 does all that. Especially the Performance variant is fantastic with track mode.

[@progressisbeautiful1541]

Why is it that English reviewers are absolutely the most interesting. I can't remember any German or any other reviewer that is interesting, but I can count at least 5 of English that are absolutely delightful to watch.

[@oldmanjenkins38]

Simply amazing MrJWW. On par with any high budget nature show. You are becoming the Sir Attenborough of car videos. Amazing kit. Amazing surroundings. Electric. Was a joke 2 decades ago. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next 2 decades. Crack on sir indeed!

[@Datapoint90]

Btw, choice of music this video makes total sense

[@chadf981]

Depreciation on these initial electric vehicles is going to be on a whole new level😂

[@WinterCharmVT]

YES! please do more electric car reveiws!

[@andreasjensen8451]

Wow the start looks like something straight out of a car add. Great work keep it up

[@nomadteslamodel3895]

Although I’m very happy about more EVs, I think it’s going to be a race for a distant 2nd place for many years to come

[@techmalone9326]

The regen braking is actually a combination of brakes and the motor(s) turning in reverse (reverse polarity), in EVs. Not just friction. :)

[@imranpatel4612]

I love how normal the car looks. No gimmicks or fuss to prove a point and look futuristic. This is an electric vehicle I could live with

[@samuel55485]

It’s refreshing to see a car reviewer tell it how it is unlike some people on the platform singing every praise from all cars to be on the good side of the car company

[@jimparry3499]

Hit the nail on the head there! You have to look at these cars as What the car was to the horse! - it means that we can drive around in comfort whilst extending the life of a much loved petrol car! As a petrol head, I think electric cars are great, it means I can drive to work in efficient silence and then take my petrol car out for a blast whenever I feel like it! Win Win in my book and well done Audi!

[@charlesbargone7274]

Beautiful! Really, TopGear or The Grand Tour don't do B-roll, commentary and personality that much better than you do. And they don't do it as soon, quickly AND casually (all at once) as you! Truly, I've never been more grateful to have subscribed to someone - me, who wasn't a car guy to begin with, say, three years ago, before I saw my very first video of a smiling, humble and genuinely passionate man showcasing his love for the automotive world. And believe it or not, without fully converting me over, you've given me the itch! Now, however, I'm staying as much for the subject as for the creator. You've kept improving and going up and forward, always further, always faster, and that -I think- is what has made it stick - you're human, and that's what makes people stay. And you have no idea how much it means when you say "I try and bring you along as much as possible" ; you might not have met all of us, you might not know all of us (you might not even read this!) but know that you truly are an inspiration in authenticity, quality and dedication to your craft, and THAT's why you deserve all the good things coming your way. Keep the way you are, sorry for the long comment (Canadian, can't help apologizing) Cheers! :D

[@guerrillagames7279]

I imagine it's a peaceful drive, but nothing beats the roar of a v8 😊

[@MegaTucker26]

Of course one can play back the roar of a V8 with the infotainment system. Maybe even the scream of a V12, never mind the roar. :-) Hopefully someone will figure out how to synchronize the scream with the acceleration of the car - shouldn't be hard. And of course one can have quiet whenever needed - add a Bose noise cancellation system for even more quiet.

[@stefangrubesic2708]

Being honest I'm really interested in and excited about the Audi e-tron GT, this one.. less so

[@meeterhead462]

There's no turning back... E cars ar here to say .. Everyone has a chance to contribute to its success..

[@virtualgaragebw5694]

Honestly your videos are just breath taking.

[@pippipster6767]

You must be an asthmatic

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very nice review James, so silent, the future for a clean environment ....🤔😎

[@allensaunders449]

Glad audi went the route of just making a good looking vehicle. Not trying to make an electric looking car. The weakness in all electric cars is still the batteries. A battery tech. Breakthrough is still needed

[@Bilal-kb9yy]

Does anyone know the brand of his sunglasses pls ?

[@doubleclutchonline5811]

As much as I love the idea of an Audi EV, this only underscores the brilliance of Tesla. The model X contains the same size battery, is a much larger vehicle, has more storage, offers two more seats, has an amazing charging infrastructure, is much faster and has substantially longer range. Not to mention the curb presence of the Model X. On paper and from an emotional perspective, I don't see how anyone could justify the eTron over a Model X.

[@spirokaci]

buy Tesla then

[@doubleclutchonline5811]

@@spirokaci I did. Always looking for my next car.

[@rojc5824]

Wonderful AP on your wrist.👍💣

[@Cosmic_Gypsy]

“Dinosaur juice powered car”, that was the coolest thing I’ve heard!

[@pippipster6767]

I WANT my 1200bhp v12 powered by a Tyrannosaurus Rex 🦖 🚗 💨

[@123rkss]

regurgitating all the marketing bs Audi briefed you is very informative

[@marcvanderbent9262]

Great portrait of this amazing commuter. The color really fits the topic (and my personal taste). The editing more&more becomes one by a fitting choice of music, combination of videographics, and a good balance between volume of music and speech. Thank you James.

[@kmwu8702]

It is always a win for consumer when more manufacturers join the EV game and make more EV.

[@djdante]

I'm sure this has been said before in the comments - but the positioning of the paddles works perfectly in my mind, if I'm coasting down a hill, I'll tap the left paddle to go to a lower gear to coast down the hill without using so much brake. This perfectly mimics the same experience for me.

[@thereflecs]

What a great video! Car, music, the way it is presented, the relaxation it expresses.... just brilliant!

[@slineboy]

Great video James . I drove an e-tron today and it make a great daily driver but a very expensive one .cant wait for technology to filter down to smaller models .fine quality video s keep it up..

[@raymondwong2521]

This is so much more beautiful both inside and out and upscale than the Tesla Model Y from Toyota of EVs.

[@bigsean628]

still Tesla's tech is 5 years ahead

[@jonpetter8921]

@@bigsean628 Tesla build quality is 10 years behind compared to Audis 1# EV....

[@bigsean628]

@@jonpetter8921 that doesn't matter much in tech. you can build a perfect NOKIA and no one wants it.

[@jh5kl]

@@bigsean628 except its not, a Volkswagen golf has more tech

[@recruitmentwebsites]

My A6 bi-tdi has that fake external speaker which makes it sound like a V8. This car looks very cool, but i'd want my sound speaker as the car sound is what gives it souls to me.

[@yarkmates3409]

Quick question , how come no camera door mirrors ? Are they not allowed over here in the Uk ?

[@M0055]

What about the camera rear view mirrors on the e-tron? Aren't they allowed in the uk?

[@fheinonen]

Tesla Model 3 Performance on a racing track would be awesome!

[@paulvandevlasakker9589]

This is a fabulous crashcourse what it is to drive electric. You nailed this in a very great manner ... I'm impressed! As a former petrolhead and now an EV enthousiast I salute you and hope you will continue to drive, and comment on, EV's in the years to come! Hats off!

[@FreekVerkerk]

Hi, i am interested in the economical side. How much cars are they selling this year? Is this the only model? How does it compare to the competition in the same price category?

[@sapientbudgie5652]

Gorgeous. What a daily driver!

[@pippipster6767]

This has got to be a comment from the Audi PR department

[@sapientbudgie5652]

Pip Pipster I own a 911 4S and B9 RS5. No relationship with Audi

[@andrewflynn382]

A very insightful video about driving an electric vehicle. For future content it would be good to see real world ranges of these vehicles to help people make the switch to the new technology. Manufacturers always exaggerate mpg data and they are starting to do the same with range of these cars. They need to be more realistic with these details. Love the footage of the video James 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@edmundo2dot0]

This already feels like a relic compared to any Tesla, can't wait until the refresh the S and X exterior that's the only thing about a Tesla anyone can realistically critique

[@07Corcaigh]

Panel gaps, build quality, more road noise, expense, odd handling, design flaws, interior design and quality. But yeah, they should do something about how ugly they look!

[@swiss-boy7150]

LMAO, this is typical German garbage. Tesla is way better and looks much better. This Audi is a joke. 204 miles, 90,000 € only an idiot would buy this is a dumb Audi fanboy, hahaha.

[@chriscleary3850]

Can he do the whole video without mentioning Tesla 😂

[@zamorakxe]

Lol exactly what I was thinking. This is a paid promo by audi for sure.

[@chriscleary3850]

@@zamorakxe almost certainly he was told not to mention them by Audi

[@LikeABawzs]

Was just thinking the same thing. Pretty annoying tbh. Feels really bias that way.

[@izzyestrada7257]

Tesla car's are ugly af, audi design is more beutiful and modern in there cars.

[@Musvilkis]

@@izzyestrada7257 If You want a boring car buy Audi e-tron

[@B7CNR]

So what's under the bonnet?

[@krallopian]

18:57 you nailed it man! Electric doesn't mean you no longer enjoy combustion, it just means you can save the environment in various ways, save money in other ways, yadda yadda, then get out there and floor the NA V12 on the weekends.

[@petercowdell1328]

Audi, known for aluminium construction makes first electric car out of steel 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Mari0o0o]

Peter Cowdell because Audi is cheap

[@d0718]

Peter Cowdell and makes it look like it’s made of cheap plastic.. those fake dark silver trims on the “grille” and real bumper look horrible

[@jordanjoestar8839]

The doors, hood, tailgate, panels and battery surround prame are also aluminum, according to Audi. The passenger cage itself “features components made from heat-formed ultra-high-strength steel”. It's called safety. Something that Tesla skips on when autopilot plows you into the back of a firetruck, shortly before the battery combusts into an uncontrollable billow of flames.

[@thomaselwood12]

@@jordanjoestar8839 yawn, autopilot is still safer than driving manually and has saved many more lives than taken.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

@@thomaselwood12 Okay, so that's one thing. However, that doesn't address the other dozen issues they frequently encounter. Severe quality control issues. Regardless, yes, the E-Tron uses steel to keep you and your family alive... why is that a bad thing? All of the Audis use a mix of up to 12 metals and carbon fiber in certain places to earn their 5 star safety rating

[@eichler721]

Head to head reviews including interior quality

[@guddaboi]

I'm getting mine on Monday and I can't wait!

[@CarswithB]

Looks good this Audi. Nice video bro

[@didinos]

A petrolhead endorsing autonomous driving?! WTF James!

[@Hutchslover]

Well, he's most likely not talking about autonomous driving when going on a racetrack or on an alpine road. Commuting on a highway with autonomous driving will be quite nice though.

[@didinos]

@@Hutchslover I don't know man, I get enjoyment in driving even in day to day situations - actually helps me be pretty creative due to high concentration. I am all about adaptive cruise or lane keeping etc assists in the name of safety - fully autonomous seems like the worst case scenario for me. i know it is coming, but i hope not for a long time.

[@Reinundzufall]

17:25 exactly, and also there aren‘t plenty of these. Driving to a service area along the A2 (famous, very frequent Autobahn in germany) there were two electric chargers with 2 Teslas charging and 2 waiting. I don‘t wanna wait 1 hour just for charging it an additional 1/2hour. At this stage it isn‘t practical for "normal" people which can‘t or won‘t efford 2 daily cars. And thats the point, with my 3.0TDI Q5 as a daily I can easily travel the whole distance with one tank capacity - and also just drive 60miles distances in my everyday life. Filling it up in 10mins everywhere and when I want.

[@MrAsdf753]

Tesla's network is what sets them apart, you can drive nearly anywhere in europe and the us.

[@homomorphic]

This video is hilarious. It is like a review from 6 years ago, where things about EVs that are givens (eg instant torque, regen) have this reviewer excited as if it were 2013.

[@tamasstrezi]

Yep. Also missing the paid advertisement (by audi). Feels quite dated even from my 2013 Tesla :D

[@homomorphic]

@Martin Evans Yes, 60% of the body is steel, making for a much more solid feel and quiet ride. The range difference with the Tesla is the result of the fallacy that Tesla propagates by building the S and X entirely out of aluminum (and with an invariant body style for minimum cd, and no concern for battery longevity) that battery EVs can have long range and be durable over 15 years (necessary to be environmentally sound). Don't get me started on winter driving range.

[@zaneh6224]

@Martin Evans Don't forget If it wasn't for Tesla this Audi and all other electric vehicles would not exist, also Tesla is the only company who has invested many Billions of $$$ into a charging network, Audi and the others haven't bothered to do this.

[@e.davidjohnson2797]

Excellent review and perspective of where we are in the early stages of electric cars. Well done.

[@dlhussain81]

Another well made video! Great stuff

[@justingormly5477]

The proper way to speak English. I liked your review, thanks.

[@karvanznlife9227]

Totally agree james its already out of date ! Give me a P100 D any day of the week

[@piquetuk]

Kind of puts the Audi in context, the model S is 7 years old already but still has a better spec & a proper charging infrastructure compared to the E tron.

[@angela1984a]

@@piquetuk Wonder why he hasn't done a single video with a Tesla?...

[@supilusikas3420]

@@angela1984a Because it's not what his channel is about. Audi E-Tron is something brand new and exciting. Maybe once Tesla Roadsters start hitting the roads, the british car youtubers will get around to that brand aswell.

[@angela1984a]

@@supilusikas3420 That must be why he did videos on cars like the BMW E30 M3, Lancia Delta Integrale, M3 CSL and the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale! All extremely "brand new" cars -- Wouldn't you say?...

[@angela1984a]

@@okkimakki Have you ever driven a Tesla Model 3?

[@7higer]

What is the brand of the jacket?

[@SCDC-Channel]

looks cool...half an hour for 80% this will be a great joke in 20 years from now :D

[@WinterCharmVT]

Porsche already has "turbo charring" on the upcoming Taycan which can do 0-80% in 15 minutes (or a charge rate of 60 miles / 4 minutes)

[@Chrissy-H]

Great review... unbiased 👍

[@MIAthe305]

There’s nothing better than watching a bunch of trucks struggle at the boat ramp! I lift my 370SeaVee with my Tesla and not an ounce of wheelspin 😂

[@ArkansasPublicHunts]

MIAthe305 I love this! Hilarious! And I believe you as well! The torque of a Tesla is ridiculous! I’ve not seen this happen but I would like to!

[@jacksim]

Nice video James, I think your take on EVs in general is spot on. I’ve been living the EV-for-commute and ICE-for-thrills life for 3 years now and it’s great to see the “legacy” brands response to Tesla finally come to market. I’m in line for what should be the perfect best-of-both-worlds solution: the Taycan.

[@alvarojm11]

It's 100% clear this video is 100% paid by Audi, talking about an electric car and not saying Tesla even once is almost impossible because it's the electric brand to beat (and nobody has beaten their cars in terms of being an electric car)

[@pippipster6767]

Yes, after this he probably went into the middle of the field and shouted the word Tesla hundred times

[@R13AAD]

Do a review of the Nissan Leaf, would be interesting to see what your thoughts are. =)

[@BarryMakariou]

R13AAD you seen the new E+ due out 200bhp 400lbft £40k though

[@R13AAD]

Barry Makariou Yh I work for Nissan, the 40kwh is actually fun to drive so that one will be even better. If it was a petrol I would have no interest as it wouldn’t have any power but because it electric the acceleration is wicked lol

[@ds2000]

Why would you plug it in at work after only doing 30 miles on a commute? I had an iPace for 4 days didn't charge it over night even when it was 1/2 empty. Tesla also advise about charging when only 10% is used, it'll be interesting to see if Audi have solved these issues.

[@PikeMortnoy]

You need to put this up against the Tesla MX. Speed, tech, handling, battery, range and charging infrastructure will put the e-tron in its place. Yes more dosh but that generally isn’t an issue for your reviews as your SUV daily is a Porsche Macan Turbo! I’m sure you’ll do one and I look forward to it!

[@Nyperia]

Totally agree with what you said. Give us autonomous electric cars, but do not remove the cars that make us petrolheads. I am all for regular electric cars, but performance electric cars, not so so much. They are for sure fun, to an extent, but speed isn't everything. Drama is what we want, and that electric whiiiiiir isn't particularly dramatic 😅

[@jimcole5359]

Think of it this way James, the "down shifter" with the minus sign reduces speed, so think of it like a cruise control, - is lower speed, + is higher speed when it comes to down grades. Great review of the car and your statement about the infrastructure is spot on for now.

[@AN-wp8bg]

Well, we won't lie to ourselves.. it wasn't the most interesting video you've made (due to the car). I still watched it because I like your Video style and quality. But we all deeply know that you accepted to do this Video for Audi because you want to be at the premiere of the new RS6! Cheers, James!

[@TheEchelon]

Just because you don't find the car interesting doesn't mean that's the case. It's the first full electric car by Audi and for me the first electric SUV that doesn't look like crap. Sure, V12 Ferrari's are more appealing, but not everyone can afford that. This video might actually be a lot more educational for most of the viewers.

[@MrFluidRock]

Frenchboy speak for your self, as a petrolhead myself there is a place for tactile visceral experience of an engine and transmission that you can shift your own gears in. My dedicated track car satisfies that urge for me. For EVERY other practical use case daily driving, road tripping, cargo storage, comfort, and integration with my cell phone and latest technology, the Tesla is the pinnacle experience. I welcome that someone , ANYONE is willing to compete with Tesla, and for that I tip my hat to Audi. This etron is great.

[@CoMoEnTrAsAlE]

Production values are through the roof!

[@hollystryker9280]

Great video and narrative - Thank you. This is a beautiful care, but we just purchased a Honda Clarity PHEV because we were worried about committing to an ALL electric vehicle. I drive the Clarity (45 e-miles) every day around town and unless I'm on the highway, never use the gas. Fill up probably one every two-three months -- getting 123MPG. LOVE ELECTRIC! It's the way of the future. Next car we won't be so chicken.. it will be an All Electric car.

[@RiczWest]

As many have commented, this is just Audi Marketing with a lot of this guys realisations about Electric (I think it's the first time he's driven one, despite his comments ;) which again are great for him and any other n00bs, but not for a review. Should of been called "My first time driving an electric car, the Audi E-Tron, and my thoughts about EVs" - then I would of skipped it, rather than waste 5-10mins skipping through, waiting for some decent commentary and analysis which never really eventuated.

[@Jerfish1]

I feel this is more important than the IPACE as far as bringing the electric market to the forefront from bigger manufacturers. I’m looking forward to a couple more years of development to see what the even larger groups (Ford, GM for instance) can do with ‘affordable’ electric - and the future of super range batteries.

[@ErikUnger]

Increasing regenerative engine braking is on the downshift, because with a combustion engine you would also downshift to get more engine braking. You may have noticed that (or learned at driving school) that lower gears help you with managing the speed while coasting down a hill without having to apply too much brakes. High gears will increase your coasting speed.

[@DuncanRiach]

Regarding the regenerative braking paddles: I think they are the correct way around. In a car with an engine, the left paddle, marked with a minus sign, changes down a gear; the right paddle, marked with a plus sign, changes up a gear. If you're driving down a hill and you want to use engine braking, then you would change down a gear by pulling the left (-) paddle, which would increase the engine braking. If you wanted to reduce the engine braking then you would pull the right (+) paddle. This is exactly the effect you would expect with the regenerative braking paddles: left (-) for more breaking and right (+) for less braking. Generally, the higher gears (right/+) give you less leverage and lowers gears (right/-) give you more leverage. The thing that is on the other end of the lever in a gas-powered car is that engine; in an electric car, it's the regenerative brakes. Most people don't think of the gearing in a gas-powered car as a mechanism for braking, even though it's often better to use the engine rather than wearing out and overheating the brakes. But even in the more commonly-understood use of the paddles in a gas-powered car, there is a similar effect to what we're talking about: when you want to accelerate more rapidly, you drop it down a gear (left/-) which applies a bigger lever between the engine and the wheels. At that point, unless you apply gas, then the engine will actually slow the car down a lot more than it would have when the higher gear was selected. Then you apply the gas and the engine has more leverage to apply the force needed to create the acceleration you want.

[@hamidmichaelfarra2594]

I'm looking for a plug in electric car with a reasonable electric range but also with a small diesel engine to get me home if I run out of electric power, do we have one

[@andreasrothbauer233]

Hey @mrjww what was the range in the end of your trip?

[@michae8jackson378]

I love the electric/hybrid era that is happening! I have a hybrid for my daily because I drive 38 miles each way to work, 45mpg! Only down side to it is it’s size and squat. Kia Niro, even has a Sport gear and does fly,Sits very low, and as an older person that’s had joints replaced, I want a vehicle that will let me have ease of getting in and out! This seems to fit the bill. Hope they bring them to US.

[@justinmeighan9683]

Whats with the googles? Are the Audi approved?

[@andrewdavis6226]

Brilliant appraisal of the e vehicle situation James and of the Audi etron @mrjww. I agree with many of your points Esp the point re usability on a daily basis - leaving something interesting/rewarding on the drive for spine tingling or long drive moments

[@richardhintonracing]

What a relief then to get rid of all that exhaust noise and have silent running that does not attract attention of anyone including pedestrians and animals .

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Crazy that people whine about the range when they don't even cover 100 miles all week, let alone non stop travel where it's an actual issue. Even then, there are chargers scattered about close enough to nullify that issue. Personally we have 2 of them here at work. I work 4 miles from home. I could drive all week on a single charge easily. This would be great for city living and everything that doesn't involve non stop road trips.

[@MarkB4444]

Totally with you on ‘give me autonomous’ To get from A to B isn’t enjoyable anymore and I’d rather be sleeping / reading / YouTubing while being driven in a pod!

[@sinoperture]

5:20 Why are all the rear seat belts clicked in?

[@hornprof46]

Nice car, but that 241 miles of range is actually 204 according to the EPA. 6 year old Models S has 249 EPA and model 3 has 325.

[@cashbonanza963]

not to mention the 500km range of the Kona and Niro EV according to var reviewer Bjorn. Also, those cost less than half the etron does

[@samlunan1553]

I've watched every videos on this channel, this one you can't help but notice the crackling in James's voice... we all feel your pain..sadend at the thought of electric cars being our future.. but it's life ' and we'll be doing something good for the earth.😢

[@CockatooDude]

Why are electric cars bad? I think they're awesome! I like the sound of an electric motor, and I definitely like their powerband.

[@kisilvan]

Thanks for a well balanced review. It's a tug moving from combustion but as you say for commuting it makes sense. Was that Wales btw? 😁🤘

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

This is one of the only viable electric cars, yeah it’s expensive but unlike Tesla, Audi has a massive dealer network and due to there expertise in building mass transport, the build quality is better than a Tesla. Like you know that Audi will have perfect panel gaps and it’s trim will line up. I’ve seen videos of Tesla’s coming from the factory with huge scratches. So yeah in short I’m glad Audi has entered the market

[@KristoferOlsson]

Kia Nero, hyundai Kona, Hyundai Ioniq, Jaguar I pace. Lots of EV with a dealer network out there. All om em cheaper have better range then an Audi and are more fun to drive. Accept the Ioniq that thing is pretty booring to drive.

[@Elias_g1]

Tesla is a new company and they are improving very fast.They have much better battery technology and range ! They are the best at this atm

[@badchefi]

Kristofer Olsson you forgot Nissan - over 380’000 EV’s made - Have you test driven any of the EV’s you mentioned at all?

[@swiss-boy7150]

Clueless BMW douche bag, doesn’t know anything about Tesla or any other EV. LMAO!

[@jeffgilham1]

What happened to the wing mirrors being replaced with cameras in the door? So sad to lose the concept features. Also there is currently very limited charging points available especially when there are currently 3 main systems being used by manufacturers. I think full electric take up is still a long way off from your average punter. Rich toys atm.

[@meltin1]

Jeff G digitalized mirrors are an option for extra charge.

[@jeffgilham1]

@@meltin1 ...yes I saw another review where this was shown, Mr JWW was lacking!.... (not given enough Audi Dollar!) the Autogefühl review said they were useless in bright sunlight. Great idea but bad execution.

[@alanroy6841]

that thom browne sunglasses look so damn good on you!

[@johanntetreault4276]

I think the paddles make sense that way cause downshifting would cause greater engine breaking and the minus sign means slower

[@discoverlight]

Someone go tell Tesla this is a real electric SUV, this is how it should look, easy to notice they difference of a company that has been in the market for decades, the quality of design, functionality and build.

[@clifflecroy6963]

Funny that you say that this is how a real electric car should look while it is basically an exact copy of my gasoline powered Q5

[@discoverlight]

Doesn’t that make sense to you? Audi have been making SUVs for years now, has good sales, which means ppl like it. So easy to believe that this is better than any tesla thing.

[@discoverlight]

Doesn’t that make sense to you? Audi have been making SUVs for years now, has good sales, which means ppl like it. So easy to believe that this is better than any tesla thing.

[@rich43434]

You said e tron range is 240 miles which is not true!!! Audi has already owned up and said there top range is 204 mile range, that's why 15% of orders have been cancelled with full refund.

[@KristoferOlsson]

yep Audi realy missed the ballpark when it comes to real range. NO EV on the market use more electric for the same range as and Audi. Not even the Jaguar or huge Telsa model X.

[@nikhan14]

amzing work u r doing....keep it up

[@smith9808]

I respect anyone that buys an electric car in this new era. Their purchases only make it cheaper and more importantly better as time and investment goes on.

[@evgenigeorgiev7952]

True. Electric Cars are coming strong for everyday driving. RIP ICE normal cars.

[@P4JJP]

Great review! I think my next car will be an electric SUV of some descriptive and will be looking to get it in 2021, so it’s interesting to see what will be available then.