2025 Audi vs. Tesla:
Electric Vehicle Comparison

Drivers throughout the Los Angeles area are choosing to upgrade to an all-electric vehicle, and those looking for a premium luxury EV often consider either Audi or Tesla. While Tesla has earned a reputation for manufacturing EVs that are focused primarily on performance, Audi has taken a more holistic approach. The models in the Audi e-tron lineup combine a bold exterior design with luxurious interior amenities that include a wide range of easy-to-use high-tech features, all while delivering dynamic performance with near-instantaneous acceleration. In addition, you will find that the models in the all-electric Audi inventory at Audi Beverly Hills also come with a much more compelling MSRP.

Learn more in this Audi vs. Tesla comparison, and if you are ready to get behind the wheel of an exciting new Audi e-tron, contact us to schedule a test drive in Beverly Hills today.

Audi vs. Tesla: EV Technology

As leaders in the luxury EV category, Audi and Tesla both display cutting-edge engineering in their respective motor designs and battery configurations. They also pack their vehicles with advanced technologies that add convenience and connectivity to any drive in and around West Hollywood and Culver City. However, Audi offers the following exclusive tech features:

MMI® Touch Display Systems

Optional Head-Up Displays

Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus

Audio Systems by Bang & Olufsen® and Sonos

Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® Integration

In addition to the features listed above, the Audi e-tron series also includes Audi pre-sense® driver-assist systems that you won’t find with a Tesla. These advanced Audi safety features include Park Assist Plus, Adaptive Cruise Assist with Lane Guidance, and a Top View Camera System.

Audi vs. Tesla: Battery & Range

• EV Battery: The Audi e-tron lithium-ion batteries include a thermal management system, which helps to optimize efficiency and durability. Long-term maintenance costs are reduced by the Audi e-tron independent battery modules, which can be serviced and replaced as needed. With a Tesla, you won’t have a thermal management system, and replacing the battery is a very expensive proposition.



• EV Range: You will find that the miles you can drive on a full charge in an Audi or Tesla are similar. The base Audi Q8 e-tron, for example, has a range of 285 miles, compared to the 260-mile range of the base Tesla Y Model.

• EV Charging: Tesla vehicles can only be recharged at proprietary Tesla EV charging stations, which can be difficult to locate in the Ladera Heights area. Audi e-tron charging is easier, as you can recharge on the go at a wide variety of public DC fast-charging stations.

Audi Q8 e-tron

Base Model

Range (EPA est.)
285 mi

Drive
Dual Electric Motors with quattro® All-Wheel Drive

DC fast-charging speed
170kW

DC charge time 10-80%
31 minutes

Tesla Model Y

Base Model

Range (EPA est.)
277 mi

Drive
Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive

Charging Speed
Up to 151 miles added in 15 minutes

Supercharging Max/Payment Type
250 kW Max; Pay Per Use

Audi vs. Tesla: Design Aesthetics

While both Audi and Tesla EVs feature an aerodynamic exterior design that promotes efficiency, Audi offers a range of different body styles. From sophisticated SUVs to athletic Sportback models and high-performance GT variants, all of the vehicles in the Audi e-tron lineup offer exterior styling that is refined and functional.

2025 Audi SQ8

2025 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron

2024 e-tron® GT

The fine craftsmanship displayed in the interior of each of the Audi e-tron models is a step above the Tesla interior. Audi e-tron features, such as leather upholstery, contour seats with a massage feature, and customizable ambient lighting provide a luxury driving experience that you won’t soon forget.

Audi vs. Tesla: Performance Features

Tesla has made a name for itself by touting the high performance of its EVs, however, the Audi e-tron models are just as, if not more, capable. For example, in its base configuration, the Audi Q8 e-tron can deliver 355 hp, while the base Tesla Y Model generates 295 hp.

With either Tesla or Audi, you can get all-wheel drive, but the superior Audi quattro® all-wheel drive offers e-torque vectoring, which delivers power to individual wheels as needed to improve agility in all kinds of weather and road conditions. Select Audi models are also equipped with adaptive air suspension, which will ensure that you enjoy a smooth ride wherever you drive.

Experience the Audi e-tron in Beverly Hills

The team at Audi Beverly Hills is standing by to fill you in on all that a new Audi e-tron has to offer and set you up with a test drive. We offer a range of new Audi specials and Audi lease offers, and for your convenience, you can apply for financing with us online and get pre-approved from the comfort of your home or office. Feel free to give us a call at (424) 281-5600 if you have any questions.