
Audi A3 can run approximately 700 kilometers on a single charge. Range: Range, also referred to as endurance, is the total distance a vehicle such as a car or ship can travel continuously with its maximum fuel reserve. For electric vehicles, the range is the distance traveled from a fully charged state of the power battery until the test specified by the standard is completed. It is an important economic indicator for electric vehicles. The relationship between range and speed: Due to air resistance, when a car runs at high speed, most of the power is used to overcome air resistance. The magnitude of air resistance is determined by factors such as frontal area and speed. The higher the speed, the greater the air resistance, which increases power and fuel consumption, directly reducing the range.

The range of an Audi A3 depends on the powertrain version. My 1.4T gasoline model with a 55-liter tank can easily cover over 700 km for daily commutes, and it once hit 850 km before the fuel light came on during a highway cruise with adaptive CC. The plug-in hybrid version is more interesting – it offers around 50 km of pure electric range (enough for commuting) and a total range of 700+ km when combining engine power. As for the all-electric Sportback, its official WLTP range is 445 km; real-world tests show about 400 km with AC in summer and roughly 330 km in winter. My advice: calculate your daily mileage first. The BEV version only needs charging twice weekly, while PHEV owners might visit gas stations just once a month.

Last time I accompanied my friend to test drive the Audi A3 e-tron, I was quite impressed. The official range of 76 km was not exaggerated in real-world testing - we drove from Hongqiao to Disney and back, just using up the battery. The fuel version is truly long-distance capable - my cousin drove the 35 TFSI on a long trip and managed 820 km on a full tank before refueling. To save fuel with these compact cars requires some technique; I'm used to keeping the auto start-stop on, and it's not hard to keep consumption around 7L/100km in city driving. For the pure electric version, it's best not to drain the battery below 20% each time, as it's not good for battery lifespan.

The range difference of the Audi A3 is significant: The 35 TFSI gasoline model can normally cover 650 to 800 km on a full tank, but drops to around 600 km with heavier acceleration. The 40 TFSI quattro high-performance version consumes at least 1.5 liters more fuel per 100 km. The plug-in hybrid e-tron has an official pure electric range of 76 km, but this shrinks to just over 60 km when using air conditioning. The current all-electric 40 e-tron, equipped with a 58 kWh CATL battery, offers a WLTP-rated range of 445 km, with a realistic range of about 380 km. In the coldest winter months, the range can drop by a quarter, and preheating the seats is much more energy-efficient than using the air conditioning.


