Audi A3 e-Tron
Latest update: 29 Jul 2018
The Audi A3 e-Tron is another plug-in hybrid electric car with a bit of a sporty offering. The electric-only range is not spectacular, but is at least better than the Toyota Prius Plug-in! It can go from 0 to 60 mph in a respectable 7.5 seconds. It has also landed a difficult 5 stars in Europe’s safety ratings. The A3 e-tron has a tough time competing with the Chevy Volt and Ford Energi models on value for the money, but some clearly prefer the e-Tron’s looks and the Audi brand. As expected, the A3 e-tron is not widely available, which provides it with the “compliance car” label. You can read my review of the A3 e-tron here.
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Sporty feeling to the seats, but man, PHEVs just don’t compare to fully electric cars for me. Driving this one right after driving the Renault Zoe, I was actually let down so much that it’s hard to find nice things to say about the e-Tron. The Zoe just had a lot more beat and bump off the line. For sure, the A3 e-Tron was a lot more fun to drive than the BMW gas car I was renting, and the interior was of a quality that I could enjoy on a daily basis. The tech was neat, but nothing very special. All in all, the A3 e-Tron just seemed to promise more than it could deliver, or maybe I was just expecting too much as a long-time Audi fan, or maybe it was just that the dealership had run the battery down to 0 and we had to spend a long time driving on gas to get some electricity back in it, but not enough for the car to really turn into rainbows and butterflies when I stepped on the accelerator.
Full review: http://evobsession.com/audi-a3-e-tron-review/
The way China is promoting the electric car industry, It will surpass rest of the world on variety,
Quantity and quality of such cars.
Easy to drive, great range, and comfortable. Only thing I’d change is the boot – it needs more space. Still okay for a family, but not ideal.
Has a luxurious feel but still offers all the practicalities you need in a hatchback. It has 14 cubic feet of cargo space, which was a huge selling point for me and my husband, but still has the stylish design and elegant interior. It’s such a sporty ride and we’re very happy with our purchase!