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Audi Q4 e-tron 2026

Audi Q4 e-tron 2026

$47,000.00
Brand: AUDI
Category: Electric Cars
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Drive Type: RWD, AWD
Type: 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Self Driving:
Airbags: Full Suite

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.8

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 5 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

The cabin quality and available augmented reality head-up display give the Q4 e-tron a demonstrably more premium in-car experience
The RWD Q4 45 variant's 288-mile EPA range is among the stronger figures in the compact luxury EV segment
The dual-body strategy — standard SUV and Sportback — gives buyers a practical styling choice that most rivals in the segment

CONS

The AWD Q4 55 variant drops to 258 miles of EPA range, a meaningful reduction for buyers who need both all-weather capability and long-distance confidence
At $50,600 to start, the Q4 e-tron is priced above the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai IONIQ 5 — both of which offer comparable or superior range

The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is a compact luxury electric crossover SUV produced by Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. It occupies an entry-level position within Audi’s electric lineup, sitting below the Q8 e-tron in both size and price. Built on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform — shared with the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq — the Q4 e-tron arrives in two body configurations: the standard SUV and the Sportback coupe variant. Drivetrain options run to rear-wheel drive on the Q4 45 e-tron and dual-motor all-wheel drive on the Q4 55 e-tron. The 2026 model year is notable for its upgraded DC fast-charging ceiling, raised to 175 kW from the 135 kW cap of earlier model years.

The Q4 e-tron is powered by an 82 kWh battery across both variants. The single-motor Q4 45 e-tron produces 282 horsepower and earns an EPA-estimated 288 miles of range, while the dual-motor Q4 55 e-tron produces 335 hp with an EPA range of 258 miles. On AC, the vehicle supports up to 11 kW onboard charging via a standard MEB-platform charger — sufficient for overnight home top-ups. DC fast charging peaks at 175 kW, which Audi states covers a 10–80% charge at a public DC fast charger, though Audi USA has not published a precise minute figure for the 2026 model’s 10–80% window at that peak rate — that specific benchmark should be treated as unconfirmed until independent tests publish results.

The least-expensive 2026 Q4 e-tron starts at approximately $50,600 in the United States, with Premium Plus trim adding features such as a hands-free liftgate, wireless phone charger, and power passenger seat. The Q4 e-tron targets urban professionals and suburban families who want a recognizable luxury badge, a genuinely usable EV range, and a cabin step above mainstream competitors — without committing to the larger spend of a Q8 e-tron. Within Audi’s own EV portfolio, it slots below the Q8 e-tron and above where a smaller entry-level electric model would sit, with the e-tron GT serving as the brand’s performance-focused alternative at a significantly higher price. External rivals at comparable pricing include the BMW iX1 and the Tesla Model Y. The closest direct comparison for spec and price is the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, which offers more range at a similar or lower price point but without the traditional luxury interior finish of the Audi.