Electrifying the Road With the Audi Q4 E-Tron’s Sustainable Luxury

The Audi Q4 E-Tron is the most affordable electric Audi in the lineup. This new EV makes it possible for you to have your EV and drive it, too.

This electric SUV wears an entry-level build with a conventional SUV body style in one form and a low-slung Sportback version with a sloped roof in the other. This new electric Audi SUV shares a platform with the Volkswagen ID.4, making it a small and useful electric SUV.

Let’s see what the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron brings to the market.

What’s the power and driving range of this Audi EV?

Two powertrain configurations are offered for this electric Audi. First, is a single-motor version that delivers 201 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. Add a second motor to the mix, and you’ve got an AWD version that produces 295 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. The dual-motor AWD version can hit 60 mph in only 5.6 seconds.

All versions of the Q4 E-Tron use an 82.0-kWh battery pack. The single-motor RWD Q4 E-Tron 40 offers the best driving range at 265 miles. If you choose the dual-motor Q4 E-Tron 50, you’ll have up to 236 miles of driving range, while the Q4 E-Tron Sportback falls between these two at 242 miles of range.

What else should you know about the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron?

In true Audi consistency and fashion, the Q4 E-Tron is offered in three trim levels at each power version. These trims are Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Let’s take a look at what each trim level offers for your drive.

Premium Trim

The Premium trim is the starting point for the Q4 E-Tron, giving you an impressive foundation for this electric SUV. At this trim, you’ll enjoy:

• 19-inch wheels
• LED headlights and taillights
• Power tailgate
• Panoramic sunroof
• Leather heated front seats
• Tri-zone automatic climate controls
• 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster
• 11.6-inch touchscreen
• Android Auto
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• Adaptive cruise control with lane guidance
• Automatic high beams
• Front and rear parking sensors

The Premium trim is available with several options packages, including the Convenience Package with adds:

• An alarm system
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Auto-dimming mirrors
• Projection light in the exterior mirrors
• Dual-pane acoustic glass
• Driver’s seat memory settings
• Power front passenger seat
• Universal garage door opener
• Wireless charging pad
• SiriusXM satellite radio

Another factory option is a trailer hitch, which gives the Audi Q4 E-Tron up to 2,200 pounds of towing capability.
If you opt for the dual-motor version, the Black Optic package is available. This package includes:

• 20-inch wheels
• Black exterior trim elements
• Black roof rails

Premium Plus Trim

Moving up to the middle trim level, the Q4 E-Tron gives you:

• Contents of the Convenience Package
• Heated steering wheel
• Virtual Cockpit Plus digital gauge cluster
• Navigation system
• Park Assist Plus autonomous parking system
• Traffic sign recognition
• LED interior lighting

The Premium Plus trim can be had with the optional trailer hitch and a Sonos premium audio system which is a 10-speaker system.

Prestige Trim

The Prestige trim isn’t available for the single-motor version of the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron. This top trim has some impressive luxury features, including:

• Matrix-design LED headlights with headlamp washers
• Animation for the headlights and taillights
• Augmented reality head-up display
• Sonos premium audio system

The trailer hitch and Black Optic Package are still options for this top Audi EV trim level.

Is this compact Audi EV roomy?

One of the benefits of electric vehicles is the ability to have larger cabin areas and more cargo room because an engine doesn’t need to be placed under the hood. The 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron features 41.2 inches of legroom for the front and 37.2 inches for the rear passengers. The cargo space offered in this Audi electric SUV is 24.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 53.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. This is more than enough space for some of the gear you want to take along during your drive.

Is the 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron a good EV SUV to drive?

This new Audi compact electric SUV has the comfort, convenience, and luxury features you expect to find in an Audi. The driving range is acceptable for everyday driving but could be challenging if you drive this SUV during a road trip. With three trims, two body styles, and two power offerings, this electric Audi electric SUV provides several great ways to enjoy what it has to offer.