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Audi Q4 e-tron

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Audi Q4 e-tron

(2021 – present)

    Summary


    Launched in 2021 and now on sale, the Audi Q4 e-tron is a new mid-sized electric SUV and is the fourth addition to Audi’s EV line-up.

    Available in both SUV and Sportback versions, the Q4 e-tron built on one of Volkswagen Group’s dedicated electric vehicle platforms, just like the similarly sized Volkswagen ID.4 and the Skoda Enyaq.

    The Audi Q4 e-tron offers plenty of choice, with two battery options and three power levels on offer. The entry level 125kW ’35’ and mid-range 150kW ’40’ versions both have a single electric motor driving the rear wheels, while the top-spec 220kW ’50’ models are powered by two electric motors that drive all four wheels.

    As of January 2023, the Q4 e-tron has an Expert Rating of 74% based on 30 different reviews. That’s several points behind the Skoda Enyaq, but several points ahead of the Volkswagen ID.4.

    The Audi Q4 e-tron has been praised for its price point but criticised for its costly options packages, which can take the price up to more than £65,000. What Car? refers to the entry-level Q4 e-tron as “temptingly priced”, while Business Car is quick to note the “lofty pricing” of the ’50’ models.

    The price of the Q4 e-tron undercuts some of its premium rivals, but a base price of £40,750 means that it does not qualify for the UK government’s £2,500 electric car grant.

    The Q4 e-tron Sportback is mechanically identical to the more conventional SUV version, with the main difference being a more sharply raked roofline that sacrifices some boot space and rear headroom for slightly sleeker styling. Top Gear concludes that there’s little point opting for the Sportback variant of the Q4 e-tron, saying that “the Sportback e-tron gives you less for more”.

    Overall, the Audi Q4 e-tron has had a lot of praise from across the media for its high levels of build quality, comfortable driving experience and roomy interior. Auto Express is impressed, suggesting that the Q4 e-tron will “become the German company’s biggest seller behind the A3 hatchback.”

    Q4 e-tron highlights

    • Choice of power levels and battery sizes
    • Competitively priced entry level models
    • Cabin quality a step above rivals
    • Well-equipped and practical
    • Roomy interior

    Q4 e-tron lowlights

    • Bland driving experience
    • Too many features are optional rather than standard
    • Cheapest models have a short battery range
    • Too expensive to qualify for the UK plug-in car grant
    • Sportback models have poor rear visibility

    Key specifications


    Body style: Medium SUV
    Engines: electric, battery-powered
    Price: From £46,385 on-road

    Launched: Spring 2021
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: September 2021
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    Adult protection: 93%
    Child protection: 89%
    Vulnerable road users: 66%
    Safety assist: 80%

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    Model tested: Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron quattro

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: July 2022
    Read the full Green NCAP review

    Clean Air Index: 10 / 10
    Energy Efficiency Index: 9.2 / 10
    Greenhouse Gas Index: 9.5 / 10

    The Audi Q4 e-tron had its emissions tested in Summer 2022 – the top-of-the-line version receiving a full five-star rating. Compared to other electric SUVs, Green NCAP says that the Q4 “demonstrates high powertrain and climatization management efficiency together with an efficient charging process.”

    Similar cars


    If you’re looking at the Audi Q4 e-tron, you might also be interested in these alternatives

    BMW iX3 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia e-Niro | Kia EV6 | Mercedes-Benz EQAPolestar 2 | Skoda Enyaq iV | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen ID.4Volvo XC40 Recharge

    Electric crossovers are rapidly growing in number, and the Audi Q4 e-tron sits between a number of potential rivals that are slightly cheaper or slightly more expensive, or slightly smaller or slightly larger.

    The Q4 e-tron faces ‘in-house’ competition from the Skoda Enyaq and the Volkswagen ID.4, while the pioneering Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia e-Niro still offer good value. The Ford Mustang Mach E is more fun to drive, with top-spec models also offering comparable range, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA is based on an existing non-electric car and its batteries eat into the bootspace.

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    The Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV offers quality, practicality and comfort, but optional extras can drive the price up very quickly.Audi Q4 e-tron