Audi has recently unveiled a new base trim for its smallest European electric vehicle, the Q4 E-Tron. Known as the Q4 E-Tron 40, this model is built on the MEB platform, which it shares with the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq. The Q4 E-Tron 40 is equipped with a 63-kilowatt-hour battery pack, providing a usable capacity of 59 kilowatt-hours. This battery configuration allows for a WLTP-rated driving range of up to 262 miles for the Sportback model and 256 miles for the regular SUV body type.
Priced at $47,800 (46,150 Euro), the Q4 E-Tron 40 is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor generating 201 horsepower. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds and has a top speed of 99 mph. The vehicle also boasts a maximum towing capacity of 2,205 pounds at a 12% incline and 2,645 pounds at an 8% incline.
Charging the Q4 E-Tron is quick and convenient, with a maximum charging power of 165 kW. Audi claims that a 10% to 80% charge can be achieved in just 24 minutes on a DC fast charger, adding up to 96 miles of range in just ten minutes.
One notable feature of the Q4 E-Tron is the addition of a manual battery preconditioning option. This allows users to activate battery preconditioning via the car’s central infotainment touchscreen, showing the additional charging power available as a result. Additionally, the vehicle comes standard with Audi’s MMI navigation plus system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, electrically operated trunk lid, front heated seats, and a one-year data plan with 25 gigabytes of traffic.
European customers can now place orders for the Audi Q4 E-Tron 40, with availability in the United States yet to be confirmed. The introduction of this new base trim expands Audi’s electric vehicle lineup and offers customers a more affordable option for transitioning to electric mobility.