Abbreviation for electric vehicle.

Measurement of the rate at which energy is being generated (charging) or consumed (driving). Generally, the higher the number, the faster the charge. The onboard charger on your Audi e-tron will dictate how many kilowatts can be used for charging.

Measurement of the amount of energy available or total energy capacity.

A form of electrical power marked by a varying voltage and current. It reverses direction at a specific rate (in Canada, at 60 times per second, also known as hertz, or Hz. The Canadian grid operates on 60Hz cycles).  AC power is the kind that is delivered from the grid, into homes, and ultimately made available at a domestic wall receptacle. The electric motors on Audi e-tron EVs also use AC power in their operation.

A form of electrical power marked by a constant voltage and current. It flows in a constant direction. DC power is used by batteries to store energy and supply power to a suitable device. The e-tron uses sophisticated power electronics to convert electricity between AC and DC as needed by the motors and the battery at any given time.

Level 1 uses 120V. This is the slowest form of charging and is suited more for emergencies than for regular use. On the e-tron, it takes approximately 100 hours* to recharge the battery using a Level 1 charger. 

Level 2 uses 240V. This is the most common form of charging. The e-tron comes standard with a charging unit capable of either 120 or 240V. On a Level 2 charger, at 9.6 kW, the battery recharge time takes approximately 10 hours.* Using the Audi charging system requires a NEMA 14-50 receptacle to be installed by a certified electrician at your place of residence or wherever you plan to charge. The e-tron charging system requires a dedicated circuit capable of supporting a 40-amp continuous load. In order to ensure your home is equipped, we suggest that those living in condominiums, townhouses, or other residential-type buildings contact their housing/condo boards to ensure that: a) an EV charging unit can be installed at your location, and b) there is enough power to supply and fulfill your charging requirements. 

Level 3 is also known as a “DC Fast Charging” charging unit. This level is typically only found at public charging stations. It uses much higher voltage and amperage to deliver more charging power directly to the vehicle’s battery. With the Audi e-tron, charging time to 80% is roughly 30 minutes when using a 150 kW Level 3 charger. 

*Estimated charging times are provided as a reference only. Actual charging times will vary based on battery state of charge, driving behavior, battery condition, current, resistance, and ambient temperature, available voltage, and charging frequency. See FAQ under "Charging".