Video Summary
- The e-tron 55 has a 95 kWh battery, while the e-tron 50 has a 71 kWh battery.- The names “55” and “50” refer to the performance of the car and are not related to engine size.
- The e-tron 50 charges up faster at lower battery percentages due to its smaller battery.
- With the HVAC system on in the e-tron 50, about 1 kW of extra power is used, which can be pulled directly from the charger instead of reducing the battery charging rate, allowing extra power from the charger to put on the heater.
- The reviewer was cruising around 125 km/h during range testing, which adjusted the "GOM range" and resulted in a low range displayed.
- The e-tron 55 overall charges faster than the 50 as expected and had approximately 20% more range in the test.
- It took 43 minutes for the e-tron 50 to charge to 100%, and it took 41 minutes for the e-tron 55 to do the same.
- You don’t lose out on something big getting the e-tron 50; with its cheaper price, it's still very premium.
- When driving the e-tron 55 or 50, they more or less feel like the same car.
- The reviewer advises that if you are often driving long distances and prefer to drive straight through, get the e-tron 55. If you are fine with the shorter range and shorter pit stops, get the e-tron 50.
- An e-tron 50 Advanced Sport model starts at 600,000. A basic e-tron 50 starts at 500,000 but doesn't include turn signals.
- The C-rating for the e-tron 50 is more aggressive at lower battery percentages compared to the e-tron 55.
- The reviewer recommends you charge to about 65-70 % if in a rush.
