The Audi E-Tron hasn’t been a huge seller
in the United States, but the company has just announced a new entry-level
Premium trim. Thanks to this change, the 2021 E-Tron has a base price of US$ 65,900.
That makes it US$ 8,900 less expensive than its predecessor. Audi didn’t release
detailed specifications, but confirmed E-Tron Premium will have rear privacy
glass, a power tailgate and 20-inch wheels with a five-spoke design. Buyers
will also find power-folding side mirrors with heating, dimming and memory
functions.
Inside, there’s a heated steering wheel,
heated front seats and a four-zone climate control system. The electric
crossover also has a digital instrument cluster, Homelink and a lane departure
warning system. For an additional US$ 3,500, customers can get a Convenience Plus
Package. It adds a driver assistance package as well as a black optic exterior
package. The latter includes a matte black grille, matte black roof rails and
black accents on the bumpers.
Besides the new entry-level trim, all 2021
E-Trons have an 95 kWh battery with a usable capacity of 86.5 kWh – an
improvement of nearly 3 kWh. Hardware and software optimizations also mean an
increased range of 357 km – an improvement of 29 km.
While the 2020 E-Tron Sportback just went on sale in the United States, it’s
also getting a Premium trim for 2021. It will cost US$ 69,100 which is US$ 8,300 less
than the 2020 E-Tron Sportback Premium Plus. Equipment mirrors that on the
E-Tron Premium, but the crossover coupe comes standard with an S line exterior.
Additional changes are limited, but
Premium Plus versions of the E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback gain newly available
dual charging ports. This allows the crossover to be charged from either side
of the vehicle.
