New Audi Q4 e-tron Preview

Introduction

Welcome to the new Audi Q4 e-tron. Audi’s best selling electric SUV has been treated to a host of shiny new upgrades in hopes of keeping it at the forefront of the most popular segment of the EV market. The outgoing Q4 e-tron sold over 14,000 units in the UK in 2025 alone, so the bar is high.

The new Q4 still uses the same MEB platform shared with many VW Group EVs such as the VW ID.4 and the beloved Skoda Enyaq, but here, Audi has chosen to focus on improved usability, range, charging speeds and interior modernity.

Changes on the outside are much more subtle unless you know what to look for, so the question remains: has Audi done enough to keep winning over customers with the new Q4 e-tron? Read on to find out.

Range, battery and charging

The new Q4 e-tron is available with a choice of two batteries and drive layouts. Firstly, the entry level 59kWh battery is only available with a rear wheel drive layout that gets you up to 280 miles (451km) of range on the WLTP cycle.

Upgrade to the larger 77kWh battery and you get the choice between rear and all-wheel drive. At best, the larger battery gets you 368 miles (592km) of range, should you opt for rear wheel drive, or 345 miles (554km) in the quattro Performance model. That equates to an improvement of between 11 and 18 miles over the outgoing Q4. Not massive, but definitely nice to have. That means a reported efficiency rating of up to 4.8 miles/kWh. Impressive.

Charging gets a little more interesting too. You’ll get 165kW of DC rapid charging as standard with a step up to 185kW on the Quattro Performance model. That will net you a 10-80% charging time of about 27 minutes. It’s a slight improvement over the last Q4 that leaves this new model very much in the middle of the pack when compared to its competitors.

A real improvement comes in the form of newly added vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities. Not only can you now get an adaptor to plug into the external charging port, but there’s also a three-pin plug in the boot. In either socket, you’re offered 2.3kW of V2L capacity when using a three-pin but the external plug supports a sturdier camping power socket with a power limit of 3.6kW.

Practicality and boot space

Interior packaging is still just as impressive as the previous Q4 e-tron, with a very generous 183cm of rear legroom and an additional 25 litres of interior storage. Behind the second row, there’s 500-515 litres of luggage space depending on whether you opt for the SUV or Sportback bodystyles. The fact these numbers are so similar despite the sloping roofline of the Sportback is impressive, but obviously the squarer shape means the SUV is going to be better for tall loads and larger dogs.

​Towing capacity sits at up to 1,800kg on the quattro models but expect your range to take a significant hit if you’re pulling anything that heavy.

Interior, styling and technology

On the inside is where the new Q4 e-tron has had its biggest upgrades. The dashboard has been updated to a new design more in-keeping with other current Audi models and features a suite of new displays.

There’s an 11.9-inch binnacle screen to display Audi’s virtual cockpit, complete with current media, maps and all the other important information you’d expect in a gauge cluster. In the middle of the dash sits a new 13-inch curved central touch screen which contains most of your vehicle functions including the heater controls. Thankfully, there are still centrally mounted physical media buttons on the console below.

Lastly a new, 12-inch passenger display is an option, allowing someone in the front seat to game or watch media. Best of all, should you choose not to opt for the extra passenger display, Audi’s design team has done some work to make sure the resulting space doesn’t just feel like a 12-inch blanking panel. Huzzah!

Other interior upgrades include improved materials with softer-touch finishes throughout, new ambient lighting, and dual actively cooled front wireless charging pads.

On the outside, the changes are much more subtle but features include new OLED rear lights with Audi’s famed dynamic signatures, customisable front running lights and Matrix LED headlights.

Motors and performance

Performance depends on which of the four available battery and motor combinations you choose. Starting with the base rear wheel drive small battery car, 204hp means 0-62mph can be achieved in 8.1 seconds. Meanwhile the top trim quattro Performance model gets 340hp and can sprint to 62 in 5.4 seconds. Both are plenty for keeping up with modern traffic.

Do keep in mind, we haven’t had the chance to drive the new Q4 e-tron just yet so we can’t tell you how it handles on the road. But rest assured, we will post full details in our full review soon!

Pricing and on sale date

We haven’t had UK pricing confirmed for the Q4 e-tron yet. But, based on the figures for the German market, we expect pricing to start around £41,000 and rise to roughly £51,000 for higher spec versions. Do note that the sloping Sportback body style does carry an approximate £1,700 premium over the standard SUV too, for reasons we can’t work out.

It’s not cheap, but is competitively positioned, considering the amount of tech and luxury features on offer. As for on sale dates, the first deliveries are expected this summer.

Verdict

The updated Audi Q4 e-tron is well positioned to continue its role as Audi’s best selling electric SUV, and one of the best selling EVs overall. However, as new competitors join the space, VW Group’s MEB platform cars are starting to get outpaced in range and charging speed. But if you’re after a comfortable, stylish and proven electric SUV with the image and familiarity of the Audi badge, the new Q4 e-tron is still a great option.