Audi is strengthening the Q4 e-tron series by adding a high-range entry-level variant. The fully electric premium model offers extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 412 kilometers (Sportback: 423 kilometers), and DC charging power of 165 kW.

The entry-level model with a 63 kWh battery (59 kWh net) can be ordered starting mid-February starting at €46,150. The Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron starts at €48,150.

Under ideal conditions, the battery’s state of charge (SoC) increases from 10 to 80% in just 24 minutes when charged at a fast-charging station. Up to 150 kilometers (93.2 miles, Sportback: 155 kilometers, 96.3 miles) can be recharged in ten minutes.

The Q4 40 e-tron can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 8.1 seconds (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 18.4-16.0 (WLTP)). Its speed tops out at 160 km/h (99.4 mph). At the rear axle, a permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM) with 150 kW (204 PS) of power and high efficiency as well as superior power delivery provides the propulsion. The towing capacity of both model variants is 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lbs) at an incline of twelve percent and 1,200 kilograms (2,645 lbs) at an eight-percent incline.

Just like with the other members of the Q4 family, charging times are also shorter for the Q4 40 e-tron. This is the case even if customers do not use the intelligent route planner and the automatic battery-preconditioning function connected to it.

Drivers who like to plan their charging stops themselves now have the option of manually enabling battery preheating. The manual preconditioning is carried out via the MMI, which shows how many kilowatt are currently available for fast-charging the HV battery and how much additional charging power is available thanks to the preconditioned battery. Manually preconditioning the battery thus ensures the best possible charging results at every charging station.

With the new predictive maintenance reminder, Audi also offers the option of displaying a clear overview of maintenance-relevant parts via the myAudi app. Thanks to color-coded indicators, customers can see the exact status of their vehicle and its components at any time. For example, information can be called up about the brake pads, 12-volt battery, or the contents of the first-aid kit. When the customer activates the predictive maintenance reminder in the myAudi app, the pre-selected dealer will get in touch to arrange an appointment. With this feature, Audi has made the maintenance process more efficient.