← Audi Q4 e-tron · 2022-present · MEB

Audi Q4 e-tron Sole Generation

Audi's smallest EV. VW MEB platform underneath. Honest, efficient, hampered by VW Group software.

Verdict
B
BHP
201-288 bhp
0–60
5.8 s
Top speed
112 mph
MPG
98.0 MPGe
Used
$28,000-$48,000

Three powertrain options for US-market Q4 e-tron: 50 (single rear motor, 201 hp, RWD), 55 (single rear motor, 282 hp, RWD), and quattro 55 (front + rear motors, 288 hp combined, AWD). All use the same 82 kWh battery (77 kWh usable). EPA range varies from 245-265 miles depending on configuration and wheels. DC fast-charging up to 175 kW peak — meaning 10-80% in around 30 minutes at a sufficiently powerful charger. Body styles: standard SUV and Sportback (slightly sloped roofline) with Sportback adding around 5 miles of range due to better aerodynamics. Inside, Audi's standard 10.1-inch touchscreen with optional Augmented Reality head-up display. Frunk is small but present. Production at Volkswagen's Zwickau plant in Germany. Federal tax credit eligibility depends on lease vs purchase and current rules.

Strengths

  • Strong DC fast-charging (175 kW peak)
  • Honest sizing — actually fits in a US garage
  • Audi interior quality above the platform mates
  • Frunk and proper cargo space
  • Sportback body improves both aerodynamics and looks

Weaknesses

  • VW Group MEB software is frustrating
  • Range modest by 2025 standards (245-265 miles)
  • Cold-weather range loss is significant
  • Less spec for the money than Tesla Model Y
  • Heavy depreciation early in the lifecycle

Notable tech

  • VW MEB EV platform
  • 82 kWh battery (77 kWh usable)
  • 175 kW DC fast charging
  • AR head-up display optional
  • Sportback body option
  • Standard Audi connect data services

Common issues

  • VW Group software bugs (occasional infotainment freezes)
  • 12V battery drain when sat for extended periods
  • Some early 2022 cars had software-related charging glitches
  • Cold-weather range loss
  • Heat pump optional on some markets, standard on US 2024+

Used-market budget

$36,000

50 trim from $28-34k. 55 RWD $32-38k. quattro 55 $38-48k. Sportback adds a small premium. Federal EV tax credit may apply on purchase depending on current rules and battery sourcing.