As someone who takes road trips regularly with my other half I love that you named the route after your late wife, a super informative review by someone who actually has the experience of pushing this car to its limits thanks so much for posting
Hi Harvey. I just picked up a 2019 Audi Etron Prestige this week. I'm looking forward to taking it on road trips like you have. Your videos have been inspirational. Have a wonderful day!
One of the BEST reviews that I've ever seen for ANY vehicle .... and I've watched 100s if not more on RUclips ! Congratulations on a job well done .... FLAWLESSLY in fact !
Thanks for your very kind comments! Your positive feedback makes the effort of producing this video review so worthwhile! You made my day! Sincerely Harvey!
Brilliant video very informative, the best one I've seen showing how everything works and what it's like in the real world. Keep up the great work, enjoying your driving.
Thanks so much for your nice comment. Glad you have the new 2021 e-tron and enjoying it. You will enjoy it that much more on your long trip this summer!
Great Review! Thank you very much for all your insights. After owning a Tesla Model S for four years, my wife complained about the harsh ride and the central screen so much, that I decided to test drive some other electric vehicles. My wife was over the moon impressed with the e-tron. Especially the smooth and quiet ride and the easinesses of the controls were selling factors for her. The e-tron is ordered, if everything is going as planned it will be delivered in may 22. We are very much looking forward to it, after watching your review even more so. Thanks again.
Hi Mark, I'm so glad you and your wife test drove the e-tron and decided to order one, especially after owning a model S. It says alot about how good this Audi Electric vehicle is. Mine of course was delivered to me at the end of June 2019 and will soon be 3 years old. I've now put almost 90 KM (56,000 miles) and it runs like new! My range is pretty much the same as when I bought it. Last summer I drove my e-tron to Newfoundland on the farthest east point of North America. I often recieved 250 miles of effective range and twice I recieved 281 miles. I couldn't believe how my range was even better than when I first bought it. Your new 2022 will have a better epa rated range than mine however in my video I did say I chose the 19 inch rims with true summer tires so this helps. Hopefully you can go back to my RUclips channel and check out the latest video of my record setting EV fast drive from St. John's NL to Victoria BC. I also want to say that I'm helping out a friend looking for a new EV. She has drove with me the Ford Mustang Mach E, Hyundai Ionic 5, and the VW ID4. What we noticed that none of these cars have the Air Suspension, Heads up Display, and so many other features only found on the Audi. I think Audi did a great job on their first EV and they will only approve. My friend has yet to try the new Audi A4 etron and she may go for that one if I have anything to say about it. Please check out my website a www.maryannselectricdrive.com for more info on my EV travels. All the best! Harvey
Hi Harvey I watched almost all of your videos. Impressive to me was especially the winter drive. It looks like the e-tron is managing just fine in even harsh conditions. I also enjoyed the videos of Therese and you killing it down the perfect powder hills. Here in Switzerland powder was very rare this year, we barely got enough snow for skiing on the slopes. I will keep you updated on my range figures, as soon as we will get the car. Keep the nice Videos coming. Mark
Hi Harvey So we drive the e-tron now since our delivery day in may. We are still very happy with the car and collected almost 10‘000 kilometers so far. The ride is very comfortable, and Alisa enjoys to drive it as much as I do. We don’t regret our choice at all. We spent 10 days in Italy this fall and had no problems with charging thanks to the great Navi and the Audi charging-service. The only downside is its thirst. So far we managed an average consumption of 23.2 kWh per 100 kilometer. This is significantly higher than our former car, the Tesla Model S (19 kWh per 100km). I saw in one of your videos that you guys spent some time in Switzerland this fall and rented an e-tron. I tried to rent an EV in the states for our January 2023 trip to southern Illinois but I failed to find an offer. It seems like EVs are still exotic in the Midwest. I hope you guys made it back home safe and you enjoyed your time in Switzerland. Greetings, Mark
Hi Mark, Sorry for the late reply. I'm just noticed your very nice comments which are very much appreciated. Let me know how your range is coming along in your e-tron. All the best! Harvey
Thanks for your comments. The Q8 e-tron that is the version of my car has about 30% more range. If you opt for the smaller rims as opposed to 21 or the 22” rims you will get better range. Thanks again.
Thanks for this Harvey. I take delivery on my new etron next week. Like you, to get some one the features I wanted I had to select a vehicle with more going on than I had planned. So glad the additional capability actually felt value-added when you were giving this car its work-out.
Hi Christine, Thanks for your comments. I’m very pleased you have chose an e-tron. I’m confident that you enjoy every minute driving it. You will be getting all the benefits of an EV combined with the Audi Quality you can count on. I would really like to know where you live and why you ultimately chose an e-tron over other EV’s. Thanks again!
@@harveysoicher2522 I have wanted to make the leap over to an EV for some years, but did not feel that the industry was ready. I originally liked the look of Teslas, but they seem dated to me now-and Tesla’s have more of a cult following than I think they deserve. The interiors have seats and one large screen-i think there is much more comfort to be had in the Audi. In any case, I took an online quiz about which cars to look at, and they pointed me to the e-tron for my lifestyle. I have a house in the mountains 100 miles from my home in Seattle, Washington in the USA and can put chargers in both. Mountain driving makes off-road capability important, especially in the winter. An SUV is important for housing my dogs, skiing gear and luggage. Taking my 90 year old mother along is a great argument for totally adjustable, heated seats. A totally quiet interior cabin and fabulous sound system can make a long drive pleasurable. I got addicted to heads up displays in my last two BMWs-it is a great safety feature. Elon doesn’t believe in them. My e-Tron is being shipped, and it seems like it is taking a long time. But once it arrives, I look forward to taking some long road trips with it and learning the whole “Zen” of charging on the road. Your videos are an inspiration.
Hi Christine, Thanks with how fast you got back to me! Yes, One of the main reasons I liked the Audi was the quality reputation and features like the Heads up Display which I think it’s not only cool, makes it much less stress when navigating and therefore less tiring and safer. I’m not sure if you are aware I drove my e-tron twice across North America coast to coast. You can see the videos recapping both trips on my RUclips channel. If you can’t find them I can send you the direct links. These two videos show that you can take long road trips. The latest video shows how quickly an Audi e tron can make it over 7000 km. I can also share some of my experiences in finding and using chargers as well as maximizing your charging convenience. You are already smart in putting in home chargers at both your homes. Even when charging on a long road trip you will learn that you can charge when needing a break, eating, sightseeing, staying overnight at a hotel and other activities so your charging time is more convenient than gassing up.
Great job on the video and the review on your e-tron. I just gotten my new e-tron Sportback and I am loving it every second I am on it. I cant agree more with you that its a car packed with everything such as style, technology, comfort and power.
Great review that most people can understand! I own a 2019 etron edition one with the same colour as yours in China and it has been performing great since I bought it. Enjoy the ride and keep posting something new sir. Best wishes.
Hi Eric, Thanks so muich for your kind comments. So glad you also are enjoying your e-tron and of course the color!!! I'm thinking of doing another video of how to manage charging and maximising range. Look for it soon! Harvey
Thanks Harvey. I just ordered my new e-Tron from Capilano Audi. Should arrive in May and I can't wait! I'm ditching my 2020 SQ5 (which I love) but with premium fuel at $2.20 a litre now I just can't stand the sight of a gas pump anymore. I'm from Pemberton but my office is in Whistler so I drive a lot (35,000 kms per year). I fell in love with the ride quality of the e-Tron on my first test drive so I'm jumping into my first EV!
Hi Dean, So glad you chose an e-tron for your first EV. You will never regret buying an EV and you will enjoy your Audi for years! Congrats! Thanks for taking the time for watching my review. Right now I'm living in Whistler and if you want to have a coffee, beer or take a few runs together let me know and we can compare notes each of our Audi's. All the best! Harvey
Thank you for sharing the video. It is very informative. I followed your story and it is very inspiring. I wish you all the best, sir. As a new eTron owner, I love the car so much.
Thank you LongN. Check back in a few hours as I am uploading a new video called "Mary Ann's Electric Drive 2.0" It's the fast EV drive across Canada in record time for an EV.
@@harveysoicher2522 Thank Harvey. After watching your e-Tron v1 video, we pulled the trigger on the 2021 etron and we are so happy with the car. At that time, the base model was the only vehicle left in the inventory and we went with it. Hence, we couldn't experience the other awesome features, but this e-Tron is still beyond amazing. I wish you all the best. Hope you continue to have a great journey with this car.
Hi Harvey, The content and information given in both videos are excellent. I definitely prefer this second video, it was more relaxing to watch and I found it really interesting seeing the different places you visited and I liked the style where the camera came back to you standing by the car talking. Often in car review videos when the reviewer is driving and talking, I think too much time is spent looking into the camera. I noticed in V1 that you had your eyes on the road all the time! Well done : ) I also preferred V2 because V1 was a bit jerky with the camera work and you seemed to be talking a bit faster in that video (although as I said the content was great). I really enjoyed the out-of-the-car footage and seeing the internal (especially the MMI) car info that you gave. Hope you are still enjoying it and thank you for the video, it was really enjoyable! I am only giving my two-penneth because you specifically asked people to do so in the description box, to help your channel. : )
Hi Charlene, Thanks for your comments on each of the two videos. I did the second video as I personally wasn't totally satisfied with the first however some people did prefer the first one. Your feedback, it's greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Harvey
Thank's for the review harvey i hope you will continue to keep us updated on your ownership experience.I really think that in a couples of years the etron will be the perfect used ev to own.
Thanks Phillipe, I certainly will keep everyone updated. I like the new A6 e-tron, however I would be ordering the avant version which if it becomes available. It will be interesting to see what a used e-tron would sell for. Thanks
Hi Phillipe, Thanks again for your review 8 months ago. Since then I have posted several videos of my ownership experience including one for extreme winter driving as well as my second trip back and forth from Newfoundland from BC. Hope you will check them out and if you have time I love to hear feedback. All the best!
Hi Jim, Thanks for comment! I'm sure you will love your new e-tron as much as I do. The e-trons being delivered now are even better including the range and will continue to improve as time as Audi expands to more models and even better tech. I could have made a video much much longer however the nature of online videos I was told to keep it as concise and as short as possible. There is so much more I could have talked about. If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Which part of the world do you live in?
Hi Harvey. What are your thoughts of the new Audi Q4 e-Tron that is due to arrive in North America soon since you're already an e-Tron owner? This is a great review for all those who think electric cars are not long haulers.
Hi Lukas, Thanks for your question. I think the Q4 e-tron is a fantastic EV and is everything you would expect in a premium Audi vehicle. Both the SUV and Sportback are great looking, equipped with dual motors for great power, great handling especially in winter conditions. Range is much better than my car however the maximum charging rate tops out at 125 KW/hr which is still better than most EVs. The lower price point will make the Q4 e-tron a huge winner.
I agree! I did just get a softwear upgrade from Audi to increase range by about 5%. Note that I have received from my Audi much better range than the epa states for this vehicle. Last summer in the warmer weather I was consistently averaging over 380 KM of effective range and twice experienced 450 KM effective range!
Thanks for all your comments. They are very much appreciated. I should give you a quick update. On Sept13th my co-Pilot, Kent and I set a world speed record in my 2 year old e-tron by driving from coast to coast, KM 0 in St. John’s Newfoundland to KM 0 in Victoria, BC in 4 days, 18 hours and 25 minutes. This covered a distance of just over 7,000 KM and included 11 hours of 2 ferries. For more info check out www.maryannselectricdrive.com
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As someone who takes road trips regularly with my other half I love that you named the route after your late wife, a super informative review by someone who actually has the experience of pushing this car to its limits thanks so much for posting
Thanks for your kind comments. Much appreciated.
Hi Harvey. I just picked up a 2019 Audi Etron Prestige this week. I'm looking forward to taking it on road trips like you have. Your videos have been inspirational. Have a wonderful day!
Bought a second hand 55 Sportback, absolutely love it. Have it 5 weeks and had to drive other half’s GLC 300de over Xmas and it was like a tractor 😂
One of the BEST reviews that I've ever seen for ANY vehicle .... and I've watched 100s if not more on RUclips !
Congratulations on a job well done .... FLAWLESSLY in fact !
Thanks for your very kind comments! Your positive feedback makes the effort of producing this video review so worthwhile! You made my day! Sincerely Harvey!
Brilliant video very informative, the best one I've seen showing how everything works and what it's like in the real world. Keep up the great work, enjoying your driving.
Cool and in-depth review! Enjoying our 2021 e-tron and looking forward to first long trip this summer in Sweden!
Thanks so much for your nice comment. Glad you have the new 2021 e-tron and enjoying it. You will enjoy it that much more on your long trip this summer!
Great Review! Thank you very much for all your insights. After owning a Tesla Model S for four years, my wife complained about the harsh ride and the central screen so much, that I decided to test drive some other electric vehicles. My wife was over the moon impressed with the e-tron. Especially the smooth and quiet ride and the easinesses of the controls were selling factors for her. The e-tron is ordered, if everything is going as planned it will be delivered in may 22. We are very much looking forward to it, after watching your review even more so. Thanks again.
Hi Mark, I'm so glad you and your wife test drove the e-tron and decided to order one, especially after owning a model S. It says alot about how good this Audi Electric vehicle is. Mine of course was delivered to me at the end of June 2019 and will soon be 3 years old. I've now put almost 90 KM (56,000 miles) and it runs like new! My range is pretty much the same as when I bought it. Last summer I drove my e-tron to Newfoundland on the farthest east point of North America. I often recieved 250 miles of effective range and twice I recieved 281 miles. I couldn't believe how my range was even better than when I first bought it. Your new 2022 will have a better epa rated range than mine however in my video I did say I chose the 19 inch rims with true summer tires so this helps. Hopefully you can go back to my RUclips channel and check out the latest video of my record setting EV fast drive from St. John's NL to Victoria BC. I also want to say that I'm helping out a friend looking for a new EV. She has drove with me the Ford Mustang Mach E, Hyundai Ionic 5, and the VW ID4. What we noticed that none of these cars have the Air Suspension, Heads up Display, and so many other features only found on the Audi. I think Audi did a great job on their first EV and they will only approve. My friend has yet to try the new Audi A4 etron and she may go for that one if I have anything to say about it. Please check out my website a www.maryannselectricdrive.com for more info on my EV travels. All the best! Harvey
Hi Harvey
I watched almost all of your videos. Impressive to me was especially the winter drive. It looks like the e-tron is managing just fine in even harsh conditions. I also enjoyed the videos of Therese and you killing it down the perfect powder hills. Here in Switzerland powder was very rare this year, we barely got enough snow for skiing on the slopes.
I will keep you updated on my range figures, as soon as we will get the car. Keep the nice Videos coming.
Mark
@@Hoedi64 even I wanted to go for Q4 e tron unfortunately the delivery will between sep n Oct of 2023 😂😂😂
Hi Harvey
So we drive the e-tron now since our delivery day in may. We are still very happy with the car and collected almost 10‘000 kilometers so far. The ride is very comfortable, and Alisa enjoys to drive it as much as I do. We don’t regret our choice at all. We spent 10 days in Italy this fall and had no problems with charging thanks to the great Navi and the Audi charging-service. The only downside is its thirst. So far we managed an average consumption of 23.2 kWh per 100 kilometer. This is significantly higher than our former car, the Tesla Model S (19 kWh per 100km).
I saw in one of your videos that you guys spent some time in Switzerland this fall and rented an e-tron. I tried to rent an EV in the states for our January 2023 trip to southern Illinois but I failed to find an offer. It seems like EVs are still exotic in the Midwest.
I hope you guys made it back home safe and you enjoyed your time in Switzerland.
Greetings, Mark
Hi Mark, Sorry for the late reply. I'm just noticed your very nice comments which are very much appreciated. Let me know how your range is coming along in your e-tron. All the best! Harvey
i’m really considering this as my first car since it has great protection and range
Thanks for your comments. The Q8 e-tron that is the version of my car has about 30% more range. If you opt for the smaller rims as opposed to 21 or the 22” rims you will get better range. Thanks again.
Thanks so much Phil! Very much appreciated! Keep up the great job you and your team mates do!
Many thanks for your unique and honest video!
Thanks for this Harvey. I take delivery on my new etron next week. Like you, to get some one the features I wanted I had to select a vehicle with more going on than I had planned. So glad the additional capability actually felt value-added when you were giving this car its work-out.
Hi Christine, Thanks for your comments. I’m very pleased you have chose an e-tron. I’m confident that you enjoy every minute driving it. You will be getting all the benefits of an EV combined with the Audi Quality you can count on.
I would really like to know where you live and why you ultimately chose an e-tron over other EV’s.
Thanks again!
@@harveysoicher2522 I have wanted to make the leap over to an EV for some years, but did not feel that the industry was ready. I originally liked the look of Teslas, but they seem dated to me now-and Tesla’s have more of a cult following than I think they deserve. The interiors have seats and one large screen-i think there is much more comfort to be had in the Audi. In any case, I took an online quiz about which cars to look at, and they pointed me to the e-tron for my lifestyle.
I have a house in the mountains 100 miles from my home in Seattle, Washington in the USA and can put chargers in both. Mountain driving makes off-road capability important, especially in the winter. An SUV is important for housing my dogs, skiing gear and luggage. Taking my 90 year old mother along is a great argument for totally adjustable, heated seats. A totally quiet interior cabin and fabulous sound system can make a long drive pleasurable. I got addicted to heads up displays in my last two BMWs-it is a great safety feature. Elon doesn’t believe in them.
My e-Tron is being shipped, and it seems like it is taking a long time. But once it arrives, I look forward to taking some long road trips with it and learning the whole “Zen” of charging on the road. Your videos are an inspiration.
Hi Christine, Thanks with how fast you got back to me! Yes, One of the main reasons I liked the Audi was the quality reputation and features like the Heads up Display which I think it’s not only cool, makes it much less stress when navigating and therefore less tiring and safer. I’m not sure if you are aware I drove my e-tron twice across North America coast to coast. You can see the videos recapping both trips on my RUclips channel. If you can’t find them I can send you the direct links. These two videos show that you can take long road trips. The latest video shows how quickly an Audi e tron can make it over 7000 km. I can also share some of my experiences in finding and using chargers as well as maximizing your charging convenience. You are already smart in putting in home chargers at both your homes. Even when charging on a long road trip you will learn that you can charge when needing a break, eating, sightseeing, staying overnight at a hotel and other activities so your charging time is more convenient than gassing up.
Great job on the video and the review on your e-tron. I just gotten my new e-tron Sportback and I am loving it every second I am on it. I cant agree more with you that its a car packed with everything such as style, technology, comfort and power.
Hi Jason, Thanks so much for your feedback and congratulations on your new e-tron Sportback.
Great review that most people can understand! I own a 2019 etron edition one with the same colour as yours in China and it has been performing great since I bought it. Enjoy the ride and keep posting something new sir. Best wishes.
Hi Eric, Thanks so muich for your kind comments. So glad you also are enjoying your e-tron and of course the color!!! I'm thinking of doing another video of how to manage charging and maximising range. Look for it soon!
Harvey
Thanks Harvey. I just ordered my new e-Tron from Capilano Audi. Should arrive in May and I can't wait! I'm ditching my 2020 SQ5 (which I love) but with premium fuel at $2.20 a litre now I just can't stand the sight of a gas pump anymore. I'm from Pemberton but my office is in Whistler so I drive a lot (35,000 kms per year). I fell in love with the ride quality of the e-Tron on my first test drive so I'm jumping into my first EV!
Hi Dean, So glad you chose an e-tron for your first EV. You will never regret buying an EV and you will enjoy your Audi for years! Congrats! Thanks for taking the time for watching my review. Right now I'm living in Whistler and if you want to have a coffee, beer or take a few runs together let me know and we can compare notes each of our Audi's. All the best! Harvey
Thank you for sharing the video. It is very informative. I followed your story and it is very inspiring. I wish you all the best, sir.
As a new eTron owner, I love the car so much.
Thank you LongN. Check back in a few hours as I am uploading a new video called "Mary Ann's Electric Drive 2.0" It's the fast EV drive across Canada in record time for an EV.
@@harveysoicher2522 Thank Harvey. After watching your e-Tron v1 video, we pulled the trigger on the 2021 etron and we are so happy with the car. At that time, the base model was the only vehicle left in the inventory and we went with it. Hence, we couldn't experience the other awesome features, but this e-Tron is still beyond amazing. I wish you all the best. Hope you continue to have a great journey with this car.
Thanks so much LongN! Glad you are loving your e-tron.
Hi Harvey,
The content and information given in both videos are excellent. I definitely prefer this second video, it was more relaxing to watch and I found it really interesting seeing the different places you visited and I liked the style where the camera came back to you standing by the car talking. Often in car review videos when the reviewer is driving and talking, I think too much time is spent looking into the camera. I noticed in V1 that you had your eyes on the road all the time! Well done : )
I also preferred V2 because V1 was a bit jerky with the camera work and you seemed to be talking a bit faster in that video (although as I said the content was great).
I really enjoyed the out-of-the-car footage and seeing the internal (especially the MMI) car info that you gave.
Hope you are still enjoying it and thank you for the video, it was really enjoyable! I am only giving my two-penneth because you specifically asked people to do so in the description box, to help your channel.
: )
Hi Charlene,
Thanks for your comments on each of the two videos.
I did the second video as I personally wasn't totally satisfied with the first however some people did prefer the first one.
Your feedback, it's greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Harvey
Great overview . I am on my second etron and love it . 2022 has some additional options
Good to hear!
The best truly review ever. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Thank's for the review harvey i hope you will continue to keep us updated on your ownership experience.I really think that in a couples of years the etron will be the perfect used ev to own.
Thanks Phillipe, I certainly will keep everyone updated. I like the new A6 e-tron, however I would be ordering the avant version which if it becomes available. It will be interesting to see what a used e-tron would sell for. Thanks
Hi Phillipe, Thanks again for your review 8 months ago. Since then I have posted several videos of my ownership experience including one for extreme winter driving as well as my second trip back and forth from Newfoundland from BC. Hope you will check them out and if you have time I love to hear feedback. All the best!
Super informative and interesting!
Glad you enjoyed it
Harvey, is your etron included in the LG/Audi battery fire recall?
Mine is too.
Thanks for the review. I plan on purchasing an Audi E-Tron in the next month. You provided valuable information.
Hi Jim, Thanks for comment! I'm sure you will love your new e-tron as much as I do. The e-trons being delivered now are even better including the range and will continue to improve as time as Audi expands to more models and even better tech. I could have made a video much much longer however the nature of online videos I was told to keep it as concise and as short as possible. There is so much more I could have talked about. If you have any more questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Which part of the world do you live in?
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DEC 15th 2021
Thanks Steve, Much appreciated!
Hi Harvey. What are your thoughts of the new Audi Q4 e-Tron that is due to arrive in North America soon since you're already an e-Tron owner?
This is a great review for all those who think electric cars are not long haulers.
Hi Lukas, Thanks for your question. I think the Q4 e-tron is a fantastic EV and is everything you would expect in a premium Audi vehicle. Both the SUV and Sportback are great looking, equipped with dual motors for great power, great handling especially in winter conditions. Range is much better than my car however the maximum charging rate tops out at 125 KW/hr which is still better than most EVs. The lower price point will make the Q4 e-tron a huge winner.
All good and great...Audi just needs longer range battery to make it truly shine!
I agree! I did just get a softwear upgrade from Audi to increase range by about 5%. Note that I have received from my Audi much better range than the epa states for this vehicle. Last summer in the warmer weather I was consistently averaging over 380 KM of effective range and twice experienced 450 KM effective range!
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Thanks for all your comments. They are very much appreciated. I should give you a quick update. On Sept13th my co-Pilot, Kent and I set a world speed record in my 2 year old e-tron by driving from coast to coast, KM 0 in St. John’s Newfoundland to KM 0 in Victoria, BC in 4 days, 18 hours and 25 minutes. This covered a distance of just over 7,000 KM and included 11 hours of 2 ferries. For more info check out www.maryannselectricdrive.com