It improves the battery’s usable capacity and makes other powertrain adjustments.
We can confirm that U.S. Audi etron 2019 models will soon be eligible for a dealer-installed update to their software that will improve efficiency. This update, similar to the improvements made for the 2020 etron Sportback and 2021 E-tron and etron Sportback models will enable vehicles to de-energize their front motors during normal driving and increase the capacity of the high voltage battery. Once we have the information, we will get in touch with our customers. ” A free software update will increase the range of your 2019 or 2020 Audi E-Tron55 Quattro by 12.43 miles (20 km). This is great news! This is an increase of approximately 5 percent.
However, there are some negative news. This update cannot be downloaded over the internet. Therefore, owners will need to bring their E-Tron in to the dealer to get the updated software. Audi will only announce this update for Europe at the moment. Motor1.com reached out Audi to inquire about the possibility of offering the software update in the US. Audi claims that the improved software has increased the usable output of the battery to 86 Kilowatt hours. It can store 95 kWh of energy. The motors’ operation is also optimized by the new code. Normal driving has the front motor powered off. It only turns on when power is required.
Some tweaks are also made to the thermal management system. Coolant flows at lower volumes, which results in less energy consumption. Software updates are available for E-Tron 55Quattro examples with build dates between mid-September 2018 and the end of November 2019. Rumours suggest that the Etron will be getting a refresh in the second half 2022. According to reports, the battery would be replaced with a more powerful electric motor. These improvements will reportedly increase the range to 373 mi (600 km). The model will also get styling updates to keep it looking new. The E-Tron is a success story in Europe. It was the most-sold EV in Norway. Although sales are not as high in the US, there isn’t the same runaway success. Audi had sold 5,448 units in the US this year as of the third quarter 2022. This was 12 percent more than the 4,855 units sold in the same time period in 2021.