Audi e-tron vs BYD Tang
How the Audi e-tron and the BYD Tang compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi e-tron | BYD Tang | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 274 mi | 249 mi |
| Usable battery | 86.5 kWh | 85.4 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 22.2 kWh/100 km | 24.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2022 | 2023 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi e-tron | BYD Tang | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 181 mi | 165 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 260 mi | 236 mi |
| Highway | 214 mi | 194 mi |
| City | 296 mi | 268 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Audi e-tron
- Further in winter
- Audi e-tron
- More efficient
- Audi e-tron
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi e-tron or the BYD Tang?
- On the EPA rating the Audi e-tron is rated 274 mi and the BYD Tang 249 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 181 mi from the Audi e-tron and 165 mi from the BYD Tang.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.