Details firm on Audi Q4 e-tron range

AUDI Australia has today released further details of its incoming Q4 e-tron range, an important all-electric model that will take the fight to the likes of the BMW iX1, Lexus UX300e, Mercedes-Benz EQA-Class, and Tesla Model Y.

The model is now due in local showrooms from the fourth quarter of this year as the German importer awaits production of the facelifted range.

As announced by GoAuto last November the range will be priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs in Q4 45 SUV e-tron and Sportback e-tron guise and $108,500 and $109,500 respectively for the Q4 55 SUV e-tron quattro and Q4 55 Sportback e-tron quattro.

The range will be generously equipped from the get-go with an extensive inventory of connectivity, infotainment, mechanical, and safety kit.

The ‘45’ badged duo offer a 210kW/550Nm single motor driving the rear wheels to deliver a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.7 seconds, while the ‘55’ badged variants offer dual motors totalling 250kW/679Nm and all-wheel drive, a 5.4 second 0-100km/h time.

Top speed is electronically limited to 180km/h.

Both powertrains feature an 82kWh battery pack (77kWh net) with the ‘45’ offering DC fast charging at up to 135kW and the ‘55’ at up to 175kW.

A 10 to 80 per cent charge time of around 28 minutes is expected, while three on-board regenerative modes offer as much as 0.3g of braking recuperation. In other markets, the Q4 e-tron offers a driving range of up to 562km (WLTP) in ‘45’ format.

Sitting in the ‘sweet spot’ for Aussie buyers – within the popular Medium SUV segment – the Audi Q4 e-tron measures 4600mm in length and rides upon a 2760mm wheelbase.

The numbers provide the SUV with 520 – 1490 litres of cargo space, depending on seating configuration and the Sportback a deceptive 535 – 1460 litres.

For Australian variants, Audi has made the Q4 e-tron available with its customisable matrix LED headlights and intelligent augmented reality head-up display.

Standard features on ‘45’ variants include LED headlights, metallic paint, a powered tailgate, Audi virtual cockpit with two display options, leather appointed upholstery, heated front seats, and tri-zone climate control.

The ‘55’ adds matrix LED headlights with digital light signatures, S line styling signature, sports front seats with S embossing, Audi virtual cockpit plus with three display options, and coloured LED ambient cabin lighting.

“The Q4 e-tron will be priced from $88,300 and will be under the LCT (luxury car tax), so that is a very nice bracket for the customer range that we want to target,” said Audi Australia corporate communications executive Claudia Muller.

“This is a car that we’re obviously very excited to finally get here in Australia. We’ve got updated arrival timings for this car because we have waited for the improved model, so those cars will be arriving for our customers in the fourth quarter of this year.”

Audi Australia confirmed some of the standard equipment levels for the Q4 45 e-tron as follows: metallic paint, 19-inch alloy wheels, heated and power folding door mirrors, tow bar preparation (wiring), electric tailgate, roof rails, and LED daytime running lights.

Inside, the variant adds leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, electric driver seat adjustment, convenience key, storage package, tri-zone climate control, MMI navigation plus, Audi smartphone interface and virtual cockpit, phone box light, and an Audi sound system.

Safety kit extends to high beam assist, rear view camera, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, Audi Pre Sense, and side assist.

The Sportback variant adds 20-inch wheels and Audi’s S line exterior styling package.

For the Q4 55 SUV e-tron we find 20-inch wheels and Audi’s S line exterior styling package, Matrix LED headlights, LED tail-lights, Audi virtual cockpit plus, front sport seats with electric adjustment (driver and passenger), door mirror memory function, and a flat top and bottom steering wheel.

Additional safety equipment includes a 360-degree camera, park assist and active lane assist.

Finally, the the Q4 55 Sportback e-tron we find 21-inch wheels as the only addition over the SUV variant.

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.