Audi e-tron Sportback

Audi e-tron Sportback
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The Audi e-tron Sportback is a five-seat electric SUV measuring 4,931 mm in length with a top speed of 190 km/h. The model achieved 0 g/km COβ‚‚ emissions according to WLTP testing for new EU/EEA registrations in 2024. New registrations in Norway totalled 3,009 vehicles between 2020 and 2023, with peak registrations of 1,321 in 2020, declining to 23 in 2023. Two recall campaigns have been issued by the US NHTSA.

Technical data
ManufacturerAudi
Body typeSUV
FuelElectric
COβ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2024)Electric 0 g/km
Kerb weight (average for cars registered in Finland)2,455 kg
Top speed190 km/h
Range (WLTP, typical per version)316–409 km
Dimensions and layout
Length4,953 mm
Width1,947 mm
Height1,630 mm
Seats5
Doors4

New registrations in Norway

Number of Audi e-tron Sportback registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Audi e-tron Sportback first registrations in Norway per year
20201,321
20211,051
2022614
202323

Source: EEA COβ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

3,009 Audi e-tron Sportback cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2020–2023, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the Audi e-tron Sportback, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Electric115 kW (154 hp)2,445 kg2020–2022541
Electric141 kW (189 hp)2,583 kg2020–20231,094
Electric172 kW (231 hp)2,542 kg2020–20211,374

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA COβ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Audi e-tron Sportback cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
France2
Germany1

Source: EEA COβ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

WLTP range by version

Type-approved WLTP range of the electric versions of the Audi e-tron Sportback, as recorded for each car in the Dutch vehicle register (RDW). The table shows the median; the spread is where 80% of the cars fall.

WLTP range by version of the Audi e-tron Sportback (RDW)
VersionPowerRangeSpreadConsumptionFirst registeredCars in NL
E-TRON SPORTBACK 50115 kW (154 hp)316 km291–323 km233 Wh/km2020–202237
E-TRON SPORTBACK 50230 kW (308 hp)317 km300–324 km232 Wh/km2020–2023704
E-TRON SPORTBACK 55141 kW (189 hp)392 km377–413 km244 Wh/km2020–2023112
E-TRON SPORTBACK 55300 kW (402 hp)409 km382–417 km238 Wh/km2020–20241,628

WLTP is the test cycle of EU type approval, so the same version carries the same figure across the EU/EEA. Power is the net maximum electric power from the same register. Versions with fewer than 20 cars are left out. Source: Open Data RDW (Netherlands, CC0).

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 45 complaints for the Audi e-tron Sportback, most often about electrical system, unknown or other, power train, engine. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

2 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Audi e-tron Sportback. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAUS Β· NHTSAModel years 2020–2021

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

    NHTSA campaign 25V900000 Β· reported 20/12/2025

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS Β· NHTSAModel years 2020–2021

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Audi E-Tron Quattro, 2020-2023 Audi E-Tron Sportback, 2024 Q8 E-Tron, Q8 Sportback E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron, and SQ8 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V240000 Β· reported 15/04/2026

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Audi recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Audi e-tron Sportback?
The Audi e-tron Sportback has a rated top speed of 190 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Audi e-tron Sportback?
The Audi e-tron Sportback is 4,953 mm long, 1,947 mm wide and 1,630 mm tall.
How much does the Audi e-tron Sportback weigh?
The Audi e-tron Sportback has a kerb weight of about 2,455 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Audi e-tron Sportback?
A new Audi e-tron Sportback registered in the EU/EEA in 2024 emits 0 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, electric).
How many seats does the Audi e-tron Sportback have?
The Audi e-tron Sportback has 5 seats.
What is the range of the Audi e-tron Sportback?
The type-approved WLTP range of the Audi e-tron Sportback is 316 to 409 km depending on the version (median per power variant, Dutch RDW register). Range is shorter in winter and at motorway speeds.