“If electric range is important to you, definitely consider that our actual mileage has been significantly less than advertised. While this doesn't impact our usage around town, it has greatly impacted our ability to take longer trips in this vehicle.”
2019 Audi e-tron: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Audi e-tron is an all-new model and Audi's first battery-electric SUV in the U.S. Its launch is the year's defining change.
About the 2019 Audi e-tron
1st generation (2019-2023 before the later Q8 e-tron rename), first U.S. model year
Audi positions the e-tron as an electric SUV that feels familiar to luxury-SUV buyers instead of radical or experimental. Its core job is everyday family use with Audi-style quietness, comfort, all-weather traction, and a polished interior, while making the move to electric easier with strong charging capability and a practical SUV shape. Against rivals, Audi leans more on ride comfort, cabin quality, and a traditional premium-SUV feel than on attention-grabbing design.
The 2019 e-tron is a two-trim electric luxury SUV, with Premium Plus serving as the well-equipped core model and Prestige focusing on added cabin comfort. Premium Plus has leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, Bang & Olufsen audio, navigation, and digital gauges. Prestige adds features such as massaging front seats, a head-up display, power door closers, and sound-insulating front side glass.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The e-tron launches with a 95-kWh battery, two electric motors, standard quattro all-wheel drive, fast-charging capability, and adaptive air suspension.
Tech
Both trims have navigation, two dashboard touchscreens, digital gauges, and EV route-planning features.
2019 Audi e-tron specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Dual AC Electric Motors | Dual AC Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 414 lb-ft | 414 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4000 lb | 4000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 57 cu-ft | 57 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 204 | 204 |
| MPGe Combined | 74 | 74 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | ||
| Night Vision System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Massage Front Seat | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Memory Front Seats | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change for the 2019 Audi e-tron?
The 2019 e-tron is an all-new model and Audi's first battery-electric SUV in the U.S. It begins the first e-tron generation with two electric motors and standard all-wheel drive.
Which trims make up the 2019 Audi e-tron lineup?
The 2019 Audi e-tron lineup consists of Premium Plus and Prestige. Premium Plus is the well-equipped core trim, while Prestige adds more comfort and luxury features rather than extra performance.
Does every 2019 Audi e-tron have all-wheel drive and air suspension?
Yes. Every 2019 Audi e-tron has two electric motors, quattro all-wheel drive, and adaptive air suspension as standard equipment.
What does the 2019 e-tron Prestige add over Premium Plus?
The 2019 e-tron Prestige adds comfort-focused equipment such as massaging contour front seats, a head-up display, power door closers, sound-insulating front side glass, rear sunshades, and an upgraded air-quality system. It is not positioned as a quicker version.
What dashboard technology comes in the 2019 Audi e-tron?
Every 2019 Audi e-tron has navigation, two dashboard touchscreens, digital gauges, and EV-focused route planning. Premium Plus and Prestige also include a Bang & Olufsen audio system as part of the e-tron's technology-rich cabin.
2019 Audi e-tron Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Audi e-tron.
4.1
2019 Audi e-tron
(144 reviews)
“It may not have the highest electric range but it is of greater quality than competitors and offers government tax rebates.”
“Wait for longer range for full electric charge if you are planning a lot of road trips. Electric charging requires planning and extra time.”