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Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron is a compact luxury electric crossover sold since the 2022 model year. REREV says the 2022 launch year drew five NHTSA recalls, the most of any Q4 e-tron year, with the electrical system, brakes and safety systems the most frequently reported problem areas, while the 2024 earned a below-average Consumer Reports reliability rating with in-car electronics as its primary trouble spot. EV Care says a well-maintained Q4 e-tron with documented service history holds value about as well as any EV in its class. The 2026 Q4 e-tron starts at $51,895.
What the Audi Q4 e-tron is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the Q4 e-tron as a compact luxury crossover SUV made by Audi, model years from 2022, rear-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive, with DC charging up to 175 kW on the 82-kWh battery. The 2026 Q4 e-tron is rated 97 to 115 mpg-equivalent by the EPA, about $650 to $800 a year in fuel, and Kelley Blue Book base prices are $51,895 for the 45 Premium, $56,395 for the 45 Premium Plus and $61,795 for the 55 Premium Plus.
Best and worst Q4 e-tron model years
REREV (opens in a new tab) says the 2022 launch year drew five NHTSA recalls and the 2024 earned a below-average reliability rating from Consumer Reports, two clear spots to avoid or approach with extra care. It says the 2022 carries the most NHTSA recalls of any Q4 e-tron year, with the electrical system, brakes and safety systems as the most frequently reported problem areas, making it the most recall-burdened year to buy used, and that the 2024 draws a different concern: Consumer Reports' reliability survey rates it as less reliable than other cars from the same model year, with in-car electronics as the primary trouble spot.
Ownership and value
EV Care (opens in a new tab) says a well-maintained Audi Q4 e-tron with documented service history holds value about as well as any EV in its class, and calls it best for premium-segment Audi buyers wanting electric quattro, one of the strongest picks in its segment for that buyer. The Car Connection (opens in a new tab) lists the Genesis GV60 among its competitors.
Questions buyers ask
Which Audi Q4 e-tron years need extra care?
REREV (opens in a new tab) names the 2022, for the most NHTSA recalls of any year, and the 2024, for a below-average Consumer Reports reliability rating tied to in-car electronics.
Does the Audi Q4 e-tron hold its value?
EV Care (opens in a new tab) says a well-maintained example with documented service history holds value about as well as any EV in its class.
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Every major decision path.
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 282 / 335 horsepower across its compact electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Q4 e-tron seats 5 and is a Compact electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Q4 e-tron.
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2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
Q4 45 e-tron is a single-motor 282-hp RWD model with the longer 288-mile range; Q4 55 e-tron adds a second motor for 335 hp AWD at 258 miles of range. For 2026 Audi dropped the Prestige trim, leaving Premium and Premium Plus.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Audi Q4 e-tron model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Audi Q4 e-tron.
The Audi Q4 e-tron is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Audi. It is based on Volkswagen Group's electric MEB platform and is the fourth fully-electric model in the Audi e-tron series after the Audi Q8 e-tron (formerly Audi e-tron), e-tron GT and Q2L e-tron. Production began in March 2021, with the production version being unveiled in April 2021.
- Specifications
- Rear wheel drive (RWD) models make use of a water-cooled brushless permanently excited synchronous motor positioned along the rear axle, producing up to 150 kW (201 hp) of power and 310 N⋅m of torque and rotates at a speed of up to 16,000 rpm.
- Battery
- The battery consists of a liquid-cooled Lithium-Ion battery pack which houses either 10 or 12 modules containing the individual battery cells in an aluminium casing. The smaller battery holds an energy content of 55/52 kWh, while the larger pack comes in at 82/77 kWh and weights of 350 kg (772 lb) and 500 kg (1,102 lb), respectively.
Source: Audi Q4 e-tron (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Recent recalls (4 campaigns across the latest model years)
- September 2025, Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may… Consequence: In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk…
- February 2025, Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024-2025 AUDI Q4 E-Tron SUV, AUDI Q4 E-Tron Sportback, and 2024 ID.4 vehicles. The on-board charger (OCDC) may fail and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive… Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- May 2024, Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Q4 E-TRON and Q4 E-TRON Sportback vehicles. The incorrect headlight control module software may have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… Consequence: Incorrect headlight control module software may cause the parking lights not to operate as intended when the headlights are turned on and the turn signals are activated, which can reduce…
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron, most often about service brakes (2), electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (1).
Year by year
The Audi Q4 e-tron across 5 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron | 97–115 | $650–$800 | 3 | |
| 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron | 100–115 | $650–$750 | 3 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron | 93–103 | $750–$800 | 5 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron | 93–103 | $750–$800 | 3 | |
| 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron | 95 | $800 | 2 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Audi Q4 e-tron, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 107.5 to 106.0 | 273 to 270 | |||
| 2024 to 2025 | 5 to 3 | 98.0 to 107.5 | 251 to 273 | Labels: Q4 45 e-tron | Labels: Q4 40 e-tron, Q4 50 e-tron quattro, Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron quattro |
| 2023 to 2024 | 3 to 5 | Labels: Q4 40 e-tron, Q4 50 e-tron quattro, Q4 55 e-tron quattro, Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron quattro, and 1 more; Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Labels: Q4 e-tron, Q4 e-tron quattro, Q4 e-tron Sportback; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | ||
| 2022 to 2023 | 2 to 3 | 95.0 to 98.0 | 241 to 251 | Labels: Q4 e-tron, Q4 e-tron Sportback; Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive; Size classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Labels: Q4 e-tron Sportback quattro |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Premium | RWD | AC Electric Motor | 282 | 229 | 4,674 | – | – | $51,895 |
| 45 Premium Plus | RWD | AC Electric Motor | 282 | 229 | 4,674 | – | – | $56,395 |
| 55 Premium | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 335 | 339 | 4,850 | – | – | $57,295 |
| 55 Premium Plus | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 335 | 339 | 4,850 | – | – | $61,795 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Audi Q4 e-tron model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 282–335 | 4,674–4,850 | – | – |
| 2025 | 5 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 282–335 | 4,674–4,850 | – | – |
| 2024 | 8 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 201–295 | 4,674–4,861 | – | – |
| 2023 | 5 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 201–295 | 4,674–4,861 | – | – |
| 2022 | 5 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 201–295 | 4,674–4,861 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Compared with
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Q4 e-tron come in?
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron (compact electric SUV) comes in 2 trims: Premium, Premium Plus.
Q02What are the 2026 Q4 e-tron trims?
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron trims are Premium, Premium Plus, listed from the entry Premium up to the top Premium Plus.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Q4 e-tron use?
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 282 / 335 horsepower across its compact electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Q4 e-tron have?
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is rated at 282 / 335 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Q4 e-tron?
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is offered with RWD / AWD.