2026 Audi Q4 e-tron

Price Range: $50,600 - $60,500

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The 2026 Audi Q4 E-tron combines traditional strengths — classy interior, advanced tech, punchy performance — with an all-electric foundation that gets up to 288 miles of range. It's a fine pick for fans of the Four Rings, but other rivals offer more comfort, range and room.Read full review

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$44,192

Edmunds suggested price is based on sales in VA thru 10/5/26, including destination fee, but not other dealer fees. Final assembly in Germany.

Pros

Classy-looking luxury interior
Roomy passenger space for an SUV its size
Easy to drive and park

Cons

Non-luxury EVs provide more space and range for similar money
Choppy ride on concrete highway pavement
Missing a few expected luxury-oriented features

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

3/18/2026

The Audi Q4 E-tron is a small electric SUV that splits the difference between a mainstream and luxury model. The interior is classier and more polished than that of a Tesla Model Y or Kia EV6, but it's on par with the cabins of its Volvo EX40 and Mercedes-Benz EQB European rivals. The Q4 E-tron's in-car tech also shines with clever features like a large digital gauge cluster and navigation projected onto the windshield. The Q4 E-tron also falls solidly mid-pack in its estimated range: It offers less than non-luxury leaders but more than some blue bloods.

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Audi Q4 e-tron EV Insights

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Q4 e-tron Premium

Range

EPA Estimated Range not available

Charging

No charging time information available

EV Battery Warranty

No battery warranty information available

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

No rebates available in 20147

Cost to Drive

$64/mo

Q4 e-tron

$251/mo

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Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

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Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

by the Edmunds Experts

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6.5

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

6.2/10

How does it drive? We tested the dual-motor version, which Audi calls the Q4 55 E-tron. At the Edmunds test track, it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds flat. This is similar to what rival dual-motor electric SUVs are capable of. In the real world, the Q4 E-tron provides quick power for effortless and confident freeway passing. The Q4 E-tron's brakes are a bit underwhelming; at our test track, our measured panic stops from 60 mph were a bit longer than those of the Audi's competitors. But the brakes do work well for smooth stops in routine driving. The Q4 E-tron also has predictable and enjoyable handling. It's not a thrilling EV to drive, but it's got noticeable pep in its step and good overall balance. Two characteristics mar the ride quality. First, it's not the best at smoothing out rough surfaces. Second, undulating roads can rock the Q4 E-tron into an oscillating state. It's not particularly comfortable. The Q4's driver aids covers the basics with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance but is missing some of the more advanced features found on competitors.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is it? Although small, the Q4 E-tron is easy to get into thanks to the big door openings. The front seat adjustments include four-way lumbar adjustment and an extendable thigh support, making it easy to find your sweet spot. The seats are good for long hauls, but in cornering, they lack side support to keep you in place. They also don't offer ventilation, odd for a luxury brand. The flat floor in the back gives the outboard rear passengers a bit more room to spread out. Like any compact SUV, there's not much room for a third in the middle. There's plenty of room for child seats in back, and we like how the LATCH covers slide up out of the way rather than pop out, which is usually the first step to losing them. Once underway, we were impressed by the Q4 E-tron's quiet cabin. Credit goes to the dual-pane windows, which help block exterior noise, and the nearly silent electric motors. The climate control is easy to set and does a good job of maintaining your target temperature. The air vents are simple and manually adjustable, though the driver's side vents point directly at the driver's hands when they're on the wheel, which some people might not like.

In-cabin tech

9.1/10

How’s the tech? Our Prestige trim test vehicle benefited from the upgraded digital instrument panel display, which can display handy navigation maps right in your field of view. Our test vehicle also had the augmented reality head-up display, which projects your turn-by-turn directions on the windshield. It's pretty neat. As for device integration, the Q4 E-tron hits all the high points. There's a deeply integrated app that lets you use your smartphone as a key, handy for get-in-and-go. The Q4 E-tron also has plenty of USB ports on board, and there's wireless connectivity and charging for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Storage & cargo

6.1/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Q4 E-tron offers a decent amount of space for cargo; there's 24.8 cubic feet of space available behind the rear seat, which is comparable to the Genesis GV60 but can't compete with the Cadillac Lyriq and Tesla Model Y. Storage for small items in the cabin is also decent but not amazing. There's a sizable rubberized spot for personal effects right underneath the gear selector, and the center armrest bin is pretty deep even if it is square-shaped. When properly equipped, the Q4 E-tron can tow up to 2,600 pounds, a good amount for the class. This trails competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y that can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

Value

5.7/10

Is it a good value? In its single-motor form, the Q4 E-tron has a lower cost of entry than most of its luxury competition. When the Audi is fully optioned up, the price aligns with its peers, though at that level it doesn't offer quite the same power or level of features. Audi always does a nice job with interior design, and it helps to elevate the car's look and feel. The interior feels thoroughly modern, but there are parts, like the plastic on the center console and wood trim pieces, that look a bit low-budget. Ultimately, we think the Q4 E-tron offers relatively average value for the money. The warranty and roadside assistance coverage are solidly average as well.

Range/Efficiency/Charging

5.6/10

How are the range and efficiency? The Q4 55 E-tron we tested can go an EPA-estimated 258 miles on a full charge. We exceeded that slightly in our independent Edmunds EV Range Test, getting 261 miles. This EV range should be enough for most drivers, and the 150-kW charging capability is decent, but the Tesla Model Y is still the benchmark here. Energy consumption is typical for a luxury electric SUV. We recorded 32.3 kWh of electricity used for every 100 miles of driving.

X factor

5/10

We think most people will find the Q4 E-tron mildly fun to drive. "Mild" also applies to the Q4 E-tron's exterior design. It's not pushing any boundaries or starting any trends, but it's also not offensive. It's pleasant enough to look at, but few people are going to give it a second glance.

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Build & Price

2026 Audi Q4 e-tron trim level differences

The 2026 Audi Q4 E-tron electric SUV comes in two versions that correspond to motor layout: the single-motor rear-wheel-drive 45 E-tron and the dual-motor all-wheel-drive 55 E-tron. The 45 E-tron pairs its single motor with an 82-kWh battery good for 282 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 288 miles of range. The dual-motor 55 E-tron serves up 335 hp and 258 miles of range. Each is available in Premium and Premium Plus trim levels. There's also a Q4 Sportback E-tron body style we review separately. Compare the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron trim levels in-depth.

Which Q4 e-tron trim does Edmunds recommend?

Unless you need all-wheel drive for wet weather, the 45 E-tron is the way to go. Performance is sporty enough (about 6.3 seconds to reach 60 mph) and its 288 miles of range, while middle of the pack among rivals, is plenty for long commutes and jaunts to charging stations far out of town. Whichever you choose, we'd opt for the Premium Plus trim for all the extras such as the hands-free liftgate, wireless phone charger and power passenger seat.

Competitors to consider

The Genesis GV60 borrows from Audi's playbook with impeccable interior quality and a few extras, such as ventilated front seats, that the Audi doesn't offer. It's also roomier and gets a bit more range (up to 306 miles), with a price that falls in between the Q4 E-tron's two powertrains. The Volvo EX40 (previously known as the XC40 Recharge) is a closer competitor in price, size and range. You might still be able to find a Mercedes-Benz EQB, but we don't recommend it. The forthcoming electric version of Benz's GLB compact SUV might be worth the wait, though. We also suggest the Cadillac Lyriq. It's a larger, more luxurious, and slightly pricier alternative that can travel more than 300 miles on a full charge and returns to Caddy's classic comfort roots.

Edmunds spotlight: More features, same range

Audi nibbles around the edges with the 2026 Q4 E-tron, introducing incremental changes to keep pace in an evolving compact electric SUV class. The Prestige trim disappears and its few extra indulgences (advanced head-up display, upgraded LED headlights) are absorbed into a new Vision package. An overdue surround-view camera system now comes with the Premium Plus trim, in addition to an automated parking system. We'd still prefer to see more range from a $50K electric SUV, but the Q4 E-tron's EPA-estimated max of 288 miles is useful enough for most scenarios. You'll just need to plan for more charging stops on long road trips.

Audi Q4 e-tron Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.0

28 reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Great Audi Design, Quality & Poor Software Support

pharding, 07/05/2023

2023 Audi Q4 e-tron Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/50 (electric DD)

I am very pleased with it. Excellent Audi Quality and 270 mile real world range in economy drive mode and prudent driving. Exterior design is quite beautiful with elegant proportions. Interior is well done with slightly frugal finishes. Interior cabin is spacious. Audi MMI infotainment system is excellent. Not cutting edge but is excellent none the less. Works well with Apple CarPlay. … Black Optic package is quite beautiful. Overall I am extremely happy with it. Update after 20 months of ownership. 7.12.24. I had serious issues in one instance of extreme cold. Audi claims to have fixed it with a software update in a recall but we have not extreme cold in Chicago since then. The MMI worked well until I decided not to pay Audi $500 a year for the software subscription with internet access. At that point I went with Apple CarPlay. Apple CarPlay which does not load quickly. It loads slowly and wastes my time. Audi’s software expertise and software support, like that of VWAG, is poor. Problems take forever to get solved because of poor software expertise and Audi, like VWAG, grossly underfunds software maintenance, upgrades to fix bugs, and national software support. When you call in for national customer service, the Audi knowledge base is poor and hit or miss. In theory the Q4 has the capability for over the air software upgrades, but that is not workable. The only way to get software fixes is to take the car to the dealership and let them to do it there which takes a day or two. From a design perspective and mechanically I like the Q4 a lot. However Audi is bumbling with software and doesn’t understand the importance of software support after you buy the car. Update on 7.15.25. Audi finally got the problems resolved with Apple CarPlay sometime in May 2025. I called in approximately 20 times working with Audi USA Tech Support. I am technically savy. By and large 80 percent of Audi USA technical support staff were nice but inept. Audi provided poor support and guidance to them to establish a checklist of how to deal with this common resting technical problem. I thought the issue was fixed, then Microsoft to an upgrade to the iPhone operating system. It took Audi 3 months for inept VW German software engineers to very slowly develop a software fix. There was a recall because the software did not consistently indicate that the car was in reverse gear. My wife went to pull forward in the Q4 and the car went backwards into a post doing about $2,000 damage to the rear bumper. We are attempting to get Audi to fix it because it is known software issue that caused the problem. Audi is giving pushback and so far won’t fix the bumper. I remain pleased with the car design, operation, range, and EV cars. Audi is grossly indifferent to people that spent 70k and trusted them. Their software expertise is terrible. Their desire to fix software issues is terrible. Audi does not survey their customers to measure client satisfaction and client input with their expensive cars. I received 1 survey in 2 1/2 years of ownership. BMW does approximately 8 on past BMW cars that we bought. Audi’s customer service and understanding of its customers is appalling compared to BMW. We just replaced my wife’s 12 year old BMW X3. We did not consider Audi because Audi as a company has terrible customer service and just doesn’t care about its customers and is lethargic about solving issues and their software engineers are incredibly inept and unprofessional. So we bought a 2025 BMW X3 because BMW is much better, more reliable car company that solves problems, including software problems quickly. My 2023 Audi Q4 eTron is fine, except for software issues and Audi itself. I like the car a lot. However I have contempt for Audi as a car company because they are unbelievably cheap and inept in solving problems.

Failed within 28 hours: Electrical System

KB, 09/25/2024

2024 Audi Q4 e-tron Prestige 4dr SUV AWD w/55 (electric DD)

In less than 28 hours of ownership I got the "Electrical System: malfunction! Safely stop the vehicle" message. Brand new vehicle with 180 miles on the odometer. After some debate dealer gave me a refund and the lease agreement was canceled. There is a class action lawsuit for electric system defects and for vehicles Audi produced from 2018-2023 and 2024 Q4 55 etron.

Missing features but overall happy.

Kalina , 06/01/2023

2023 Audi Q4 e-tron Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/50 (electric DD)

I’ll preface my review comparing to my 2021 Audi Q5 Premium plus to the Q4 Premium Plus. For the price of the Q4, pretty disappointed in the missing features. Cons: 1) missing 360 cameras - I used this feature daily as I my garage is tight. Dealer told me this was due to the chip shortage. 2) missing retractable trunk cover. This is not standard and must be purchased extra through the …

At least the motors work

Former A5 owner, 01/20/2024

2023 Audi Q4 e-tron Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/50 (electric DD)

I leased a 2023 Q4 Premium Plus S-Line because it was one of the only EVs available with dual motors, cold-weather options, and a tow hitch. The headline here is that the driving part is okay, but the other electronics are an utter mess. The car will always try to log you in when you turn it on, but sometimes this process takes ages or fails altogether. The radio will play random … stations rather than the last one you listened to. The volume level is anyone’s guess. And yet, it’s not easy to change the volume or the station. Preset buttons have been replaced by a touchscreen that you can’t use without looking away from the road. The volume controls on the wheel and console are touch-sensitive and impressionistic at best; gone are the precision and surety of a manual dial. One time, the car started and the touch screen didn’t turn on at all. It was almost a relief. But it’s not just the radio. The navigation map is endlessly frustrating. You can zoom in on the map… but in a few seconds the system will zoom out again of its own accord. The range estimates vary wildly and seem only to care about efficiency over the last few miles you drove. In fact, the only thing on the console that works more or less as it should is the climate control, operated safely and securely by actual buttons. As for the rest of the cabin, it’s spacious and the seats are comfortable, though the leather feels much cheaper than on earlier models. Oh, and that tow hitch? When attaching or detaching anything, you may inadvertently set off the automatic trunk opener – not a good luck when there’s a bike rack in the way. The dealer said they didn’t know how to deactivate the sensor. Sad! The car drives well enough. It’s heavy, but the center of gravity is sufficiently low that it corners fine. That said, you’ll have to learn to brake earlier and harder. More than once, stopping while going downhill required standing on the brakes. The acceleration is good off the mark, as with most EVs, but nothing special at highway speeds. What about efficiency? You can expect to get 2.5 to 3 miles per kWh most of the time… unless you’re traveling at low speeds on a slight downhill incline and never meet a red light. The range for an 80% charge is usually listed around 200 miles, but achieving it is rare – especially since the car begs to be recharged with 30 miles left. Overall, I’m glad I only got a lease. Cars with this range will be obsolete in a few years, and I’ll never be in love with this one. Audi made great cars up through about 2018 – what happened?

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q4 e-tron since its last redesign.

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2026 Audi Q4 e-tron Features & Specs

Trim:

Premium

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$50,600
EV Tax Credits & Rebates	No rebates available in 20147
Engine Type	Electric
EPA Electric Range	288 miles
Cost to Drive	$64/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	12.0 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	8 years / 100,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 30,000 miles

Where the Audi Q4 e-tron ranks:

#7 in Small luxury electric SUVs

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FAQ

Is the Audi Q4 e-tron a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Q4 e-tron both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.5 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Q4 e-tron gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 28 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Q4 e-tron has 24.8 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi Q4 e-tron. Learn more

Is the Audi Q4 e-tron reliable?

To determine whether the Audi Q4 e-tron is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Q4 e-tron. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Q4 e-tron's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2026 Q4 e-tron and gave it a 6.5 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Q4 e-tron gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 28 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Q4 e-tron is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron?

The least-expensive 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron Premium 4dr SUV w/45 (electric DD). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $50,600.

Other versions include:

Premium 4dr SUV w/45 (electric DD) which starts at $50,600
Premium Plus 4dr SUV w/45 (electric DD) which starts at $55,100
Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/55 (electric DD) which starts at $56,000
Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/55 (electric DD) which starts at $60,500

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What are the different models of Audi Q4 e-tron?

If you're interested in the Audi Q4 e-tron, the next question is, which Q4 e-tron model is right for you? Q4 e-tron variants include Premium 4dr SUV w/45 (electric DD), Premium Plus 4dr SUV w/45 (electric DD), Premium 4dr SUV AWD w/55 (electric DD), and Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD w/55 (electric DD). For a full list of Q4 e-tron models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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