I Drive The 500hp Tri-Motor Audi E-Tron S For The First Time! 

Thankfully, I don’t shop at Whole Paycheck. I do however, pity the pedestrians there if you get your wish for parking lot racers.

Could not be happier with mine. Love everything about it and cornering is mind blowing every single time

I think reviewers should start focusing on the EV "gas-guzzlers" like this one or the Ionic5. Sure it's cool that you can charge really fast but just like with petrol: if one car averages 20kW/100km and the other one 30kW/100km it's still going to use a lot more electricity on a given trip. With DC Fast charging in most of the EU (excluding Norway) for non-Tesla cars still costing around 50ct to 80ct/kW you're looking at 5 to 8 euro per 100km of extra cost.

Drives like a boat

It's a 2600kg car with a 95kW battery pack than can only do 370km WLTP. How's that evolution?

@@virtualmartijn easy - it's increasing it was less before. If you are looking for much more range get an EQS

@@virtualmartijn 500 hp = not an economy car.

@@virtualmartijn Come on, shut up! Every other EV carmaker has the same weight problems, not only Audi with this e-Tron Coupe. By the way, the range numbers are also not the most imortant thing, as we all know much more important is the speed of the whole charging system.

@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 Oh, the 800 Km range Tesla killer? (that does less range and can't charge anywhere)

It is exactly like they did with Quatro. They started with an Audi Quatro, then you got the Quatro as an extension like Audi 80 quarto, Audi 100 quatro. After a while the dropped it completely.

We’re used to that kind of roads in southern Europe. That’s why I think having a small car is actually a luxury here.

This is Italy. There are little old ladies who drive as hard as Kyle was doing! The warning should be placed at the frontiers 😂

Not even a comparison. Inverter size and technology is on a whole nother level compared to the etron

You just don't or can't listen, buddy! Would be better for you to watch this video again! First of all, German EVs are totally "premium", and therefore there is no need for beating a bad quality company like Tesla in irrelevant "drag races", which still is just one trick pony shit. Still making propaganda for the same old one trick pony-capabilities of Tesla EVs will get more and more out of fashion, because the customers will realize what's more important having EVs from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen. For example the Mercedes EQS is the most luxury EV today, the Porsche Taycan drives circles around any Tesla (no matter how fast a Tesla is in any one trick pony shit competition), because its the best EV drivers car with the BY FAR best driving dynamics, best steering, best brakes, best quality. The Tesla Model S still is just a one trick pony vehicle, which overheats very quickly after using it hard. Many test laps around the Nürburgring Nordschleife have shown, that Tesla has no clue about effective cooling! Maybe one fast lap with a Tesla, but that's it before it will overheat! The Porsche Taycan doesn't have such battery cooling problems at all, buddy! Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron GT battery charging curves are without any competition, with both the same 270 kW charging capability. Just watch Kyles video about the e-Tron GT and you will see, that it's much more important for an EV, having a faster charging curve, than having the most of range. The actual "Cannonball" EV record holder car is a Porsche Taycan 4S. Guess why....?? The Porsche Taycan models are the fastest electric cars on the road, even at charging, and therefore the best cars for longer road trips with an EV. Believe or not! By the way: Taycan and e-Tron GT both have amazing braking recuperation capability of 293 kW. Tesla vehicles don't even have 100 kW recuperation power, as I was told. This is ridiculous! Today, the still unexperienced start up company Tesla still has the crappiest build quality of all "premium car makers" (but in my eyes Tesla isn't "premium" at all) compared to the big four German car makers... sorry, together with VW the big five German car makers. I really fear the same build quality shit will happen to Rivian and Lucid, because building mass produced luxury EVs or the best handling EVs, is a very hard game for these unexperienced companies. The Germans are just way better with all the rest of building really high quality vehicles. That's what Germans can do best. And not only making a huge battery on wheels, an claiming it the fastest thing on earth. In my eyes, such battery overheating vehicles don't matter. You really have no fucking clue, how much better German EVs are compared to Tesla, Lucid or Rivian, buddy!

I think Audi just added "chicken mode" to save the stupid drivers and tires.

Not every lithium ion battery is the same. There are different chemistry’s, you could say that the e-Tron uses a more expensive mixture which enables it to charge quicker. Also the e-Tron got a big top and bottom buffer for safety and longevity.

They don’t use 800v , I believe is the buffer in the battery, I get up to 250 miles in mine, is epa tested at 222 . From 5% to 80% it does it in 23 minutes and another 10 to 12 minutes to 100%. At 97% you are still getting 67kw , I believe that they open up battery usage in updates as it ages, I put a lot of miles in mine with no noticeable degradation , I monitor the batteries with scanner, so far so good.

huge buffer enables fast charging even at the top.

Cobalt

Both would make a good 2 car solution

@@cadriver2570 Do you think that anything he was saying actually makes sense about the Etron? I seriously find it hard to believe it is as good as he says it is since almost no publication/review/magazine said its good. I mean 90K for a car that is slower than a base Model Y with acceleration boost? What are they smoking. If you car about performance and want an Audi EV why would you not just step up to an Audi Etron when its costs just 15-20K more.

@@cadriver2570 Agreed. I think the general conscience is the Model Y rides on the firmer side and noise isolation at speeds above 50-55mph could be a bit better. Also build quality but I think its alright since it doesn't affect ownership that much and Tesla service department will fix it if you tell the issues at delivery. Anyways if Tesla could add air suspension or adaptive dampers it would be a stellar EV for 55-60K right now, or closer to 50K in a normal market. Either way its not like the Model Y rides like a rock so its still totally a good car to own, just could be that slight bit better.

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 yeah if only they could add 10,000$airsuspension for no change in cost that would be wonderful....... Might as well throw the plaid power train in it for 65k right? Cars half the price and alot more than half the car the etron is.

As he explained in other videos some manufacturers like Tesla purposely overstate the range figures whilst others understate the range figures so the reality is closer than the paper figures suggest. According to him the Taycan range isn't far less than the Plaid in real world driving. Watch his video when comparing the EQS plaid Lucid and Taycan and he explains the situation.

@@almac9203 some people love being fooled and even ignore the fact they’re being fooled.

Probably e-tron - easier to get in and out of and much quieter and refined

@@KyleConner thanks.

The new Model S Long Range is far superior. Better range, better tech, good OTA updates, as quick as a Taycan Turbo, more cargo space surprisingly, supercharging, resale value is MUCH better, more convenient to use, over 1200 pounds lighter, and list just goes on. The Audi Etron S is slower than a base Model Y with 2K acceleration boost software, very inefficient, horrible resale value, etc. The ONLY things really going for the Etron is massaging seats, build quality, and it is slightly quitter cabin. I know someone said it is more refined but in my opinion it is not because the brake pedal feel and one pedal driving is not as good as Teslas. Also weighing 5750 pounds for a 2 row crossover just makes driving feel weird because you can easily feel the weight. Also the tech in the Etron vehicle is not as cohesive and will never improve unlike Tesla/Rivians. If you want the best EV ownership experience go Tesla, no question about it. If you don't like it you can sell it for a minimal loss in depreciation.

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 have you driven both the ETron and the model y?

@@irfanhusein1445 Actually yes. I will say against the Model Y the Etron does excel in terms of luxury and refinement. Etron does NOT excel in terms of stats on paper, BUT in real world driving it is much more comfortable, quiet, and ride is better. A previous Sclass owner would likely prefer the Etron over the Model Y, for example. Aside from those few things though, the Model Y is just a better all around car. More efficient, way more space, better tech implementation, doesn't depreciate in value much, better software, etc. Either way, I suggest you drive the Model S and Etron. I am sure you will like the Model S more, even the pre-refreshed model S you may like.

Now if he would just get a hair cut & stop pulling the hair out of his face.

@@alice23139 I do need a haircut but it’s hard to explain my schedule. I honestly haven’t had a free hour to do it!

⁠@@KyleConnerrecommended a used Etron to my daughter as a result of watching your videos and she’s on the cusp of buying a Sportback now (2024). In the UK we can get a three year old car with 30k miles for £28k! Love your enthusiasm Kyle

I think this is more a competitor to Model Y performance with people cross shopping the fast suvs rather than with a sedan

At this price Tesla model S long range

Why you would you choose between a sedan and SUV. If you have a family you would have a SUV. If you don t have family and comfort is not important then you may buy the sedan.

@@jonpetter8921 Only the dog needs a SUV or station wagon, family does fine with a fastback.

@@abraxastulammo9940 I consider this car as a SUV

Don’t be sorry, just don’t tow 😊 I stop every 100 miles when towing and I’m on my way in 15 minutes, I can’t go more than 2 hours without going to the bathroom, it takes away a ton of range but is not that bad .

@@minibx6659 If I didn't tow, how would my jetskis get to the lake? 🤔

@@minibx6659 you might need to check your bladder or so you have diabetes? glucose intolerance? or just drink too much while you drive? 😅

@@dbwelder9159 if that’s all you are towing , it’s a non issue , you won’t take a big hit.

@@_TrueDesire_ the last one, lol I always do that , I drink a ton of water, I hate to hold it so 2 hours should do lol.

Lol an used Model X with 60000 km is arround 90,000 USD while the E-tron is brand new

If you are concerned about the price then neither car is for you, both cars are great though, the ride on the e-tron is very well build no rattles and silent with proper tires