Audi Q4 etron

Audi continues its electrification path. The Audi Q4 etron It is launched to follow that path, already unstoppable, started by the brands. His arrival occurs in the spring of 2021 along with that of his brother, the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback sporting a coupé silhouette. Both are large SUVs, but they are positioned as the smallest electric models of the house.

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With the arrival of the new Q4 e-tron, the electric range of Audi continues to grow after the previous steps of the Audi e-tron y The Audi e-tron GT. One more time the Germans have entrusted the design to an SUV body, because after all market trends are not elusive to the battery-powered car market.

Being a recently launched model, the Audi Q4 e-tron is installed in its first generation. New features are introduced in it that will gradually be extended to the rest of the models in the range, including a high-performance and more efficient electrical system. Its commercial launch takes place in the summer of 2021, introducing a small update in 2023. Its production takes place at the German plant in Zwickau.

Technical characteristics of the Audi Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 etron

When developing the Q4 e-tron, Audi had an easy time determining which platform to use. Under the structure of this SUV hides the specific MEB architecture for electric vehicles of the Volkswagen Group. It is the same that is used in other products of the conglomerate, such as Volkswagen ID.3’s most emblematic landmarks, the Volkswagen ID.4 or Skoda Enyaq IV.

In this case the proportions have been adjusted so that the Q4 e-tron fits perfectly into the D-SUV segment. Outwardly it reaches heights of 4,59 meters long, 1,86 meters wide and 1,61 meters high. To these measures must be added a wheelbase of 2,76 meters. More than enough wheelbase to show off a generous cabin with room for up to five passengers.

Three of them are installed on a slightly raised rear bench with respect to the front seats. Legroom is optimal, although the central occupant will have the inconvenience of traveling in a slightly narrower seat. In terms of load capacity, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers a trunk with a minimum capacity of 520 liters, while the Sportback body achieves a minimum of 535 litres.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Audi Q4 e-tron

Using the MEB platform means the Q4 e-tron must adapt to a non-exclusive mechanical layout. Obviously, this is an SUV designed from the ground up to be solely electric, and therefore its entire range revolves around that technology. The model comes with two different batteries, one Lithium-ion battery offering 59 or 77 kWh of net capacity depending on the mechanical version selectedThe maximum charging power is limited to 135 kW in direct current.

The access version is called Q4 e-tron 40. It develops 204 horsepower and mounts a 59 kWh net capacity lithium battery with which it is approved 409 kilometers of autonomy (WLTP cycle). Above is the Q4 e-tron 45 It features the largest battery of all, which is connected to a single motor installed on the rear axle. It develops 286 horsepower and 545 Nm of torque. Officially announces an approved range of 543 kilometers with an estimated average consumption of 16,6 kWh per 100 kilometres travelled (WLTP cycle).

The top of the range is Q4 e-tron 55 with 77 kWh battery and two electric motors (one on each axis). It develops 340 horsepower, distributing the power between the two axlesIt claims a certified range of 514 kilometers. Regarding energy recovery, Audi claims a recharging capacity of up to 175 kW, which would allow the car to go from 0 to 80% in just 28 minutes. The entire range is shared with the Q4 e-tron Sportback, although the coupé model improves its range to 554 kilometers thanks to its improved aerodynamics.

Equipment of the Audi Q4 e-tron

We are talking about an Audi, and therefore it must be offered with an interior that lives up to the premium consideration that is assumed. Inside the doors the Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback have a very well presented interior, both in technology and finishes. Hard plastics and soft, tactile surfaces intermingle to create a feel of good quality.

Once again the range of equipment is divided into several levels and packages that allow extensive customization of the vehicle. From least to most equipped, we find: Advanced, S Line, Black Line Edition and Genuine Edition. At each level, not only the load of systems is improved, but also the appearance and the available customizable elements such as wheels, moldings or mechanical versions.

As far as equipment is concerned, the new Q4 e-tron family assembles all the typical systems expected from a model in this category. They stand out: matrix LED headlights, digital instrumentation, Head-Up Display, wireless connectivity, multimedia system with touch panel up to 11,6 inches, connected services, parking camera and a long list of driving assistants and security elements.

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The Audi Q4 e-tron according to Euro NCAP

Like any Audi worth its salt, the entry-level electric SUV takes safety seriously. In 2025 Euro NCAP analyzes the Audi Q4 e-tron, certifying it as a five-star car. After the crash tests, it obtains the highest possible score, by sections the results are as follows: 91 out of 100 in protection of adult passengers, 87 out of 100 in protection of child passengers, 79 out of 100 in pedestrian vulnerability and 73 out of 100 in assistants to driving. The same ratings are shared by the Sportback body.

Audi Q4 e-tron rivals

Little by little the electric ones are emerging. The market is coping with increasingly popular units. We are at the dawn of a new industry, and taking early positions is more vital than ever. Interestingly, the electric D-SUV segment is quite popular.. The list of rivals of the Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback shows names that little by little are sounding more and more to us. Some of them are: BMW iX3, Jaguar I PACE, Ford Mustang Mach-e, Tesla Model 3 and KIA EV6. In a few years the list will be adding new models that are still in their development stage.

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Audi Q4 e-tron prices

When it comes to talking about the Q4 e-tron and its Sportback variant, there are a series of conditions that do not favor an adjusted sale price in any way: SUV, electric and premium. Bearing this in mind, the starting price of the Audi Q4 e-tron is 49.350 euros, without any offers, promotions, or government aid. This price corresponds to a Q4 e-tron 40 model with 204 horsepower and 409 kilometers of range. The most expensive model in the family is the Audi Q4 e-tron 55 Sportback S Line, with 340 horsepower and 534 kilometers of range. Its advertised price starts at €69.400, without any offers, promotions, or government aid.