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{{about|the car model introduced in 2021|the electric family by Audi|Audi e-tron (brand)}}
{{distinguish|Audi e-tron (2018)}}

{{Infobox electric vehicle
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Audi Q4 e-tron
| name = Audi Q4 e-tron
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| model_years = 2022–present
| model_years = 2022–present
| assembly = {{ubl
| assembly = {{ubl
| Germany: [[Zwickau]] ([[Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=Start of production for Audi Q4 e-tron|url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com:443/en/press-releases/start-of-production-for-audi-q4-e-tron-13864|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Audi MediaCenter|language=en}}</ref>
| Germany: [[Zwickau]] ([[Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel Plant]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=Start of production for Audi Q4 e-tron|url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com:443/en/press-releases/start-of-production-for-audi-q4-e-tron-13864|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Audi MediaCenter|language=en}}</ref><br/>China: [[Foshan]] ([[FAW-Volkswagen]])<ref name="FAW"/>
}}
}}
| designer = Marc Lichte<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.audi.com/en/experience-audi/models-and-technology/design/marc-lichte-audi-e-design.html|title=Marc Lichte's Audi e‑Design|last= Zerelles |first=Bernd |author-link=Bernd Zerelles|publisher=Audi|date=October 5, 2020|website=The world of Audi|access-date=May 4, 2021}}</ref>
| designer = Amar Vaya<ref name=ft>{{cite web |url=https://www.carbodydesign.com/2019/02/audi-q4-e-tron-concept-previewed-with-design-sketches/|title=Audi Q4 e-tron Concept previewed with design sketchesMarc Lichte's Audi e‑Design|publisher=Formtrends|date=February 21, 2019|website=The world of Audi|access-date=March 14, 2023}}</ref> under [[Marc Lichte]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.audi.com/en/experience-audi/models-and-technology/design/marc-lichte-audi-e-design.html|title=Marc Lichte's Audi e‑Design|last= Zerelles |first=Bernd |author-link=Bernd Zerelles|publisher=Audi|date=October 5, 2020|website=The world of Audi|access-date=May 4, 2021}}</ref> <small>(exterior)</small><br>Chan Park<ref name=ft /> <small>(interior)</small>
| successor =
| successor =
| predecessor =
| predecessor =
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| width = {{convert|1865|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1865|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4588|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4588|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| charging = up to 125 kW DC fast charging ( up to 270 kW DC fast charging "Sportback" )
| charging = 175 kW (82kWh)
| image = 2021 Audi Q4 e-tron Sport 35.jpg
| image = 2021 Audi Q4 e-tron Sport 35.jpg
| electric_range = {{convert|341-520|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} ([[Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure|WLTP]])
| electric_range = {{convert|341-520|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} ([[Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure|WLTP]])
| range =
| range =
| battery = 52–77 kWh (usable) [[Lithium-ion battery|Lithium-Ion]]
| battery = 52–77 kWh (usable)
55-82kWh (gross)
[[Lithium-ion battery|Lithium-Ion]]
| drivetrain =
| drivetrain =
| motor = [[APP 310]] [[Brushless DC electric motor|permanent magnet synchronous motor]] (Additional [[Induction motor|asynchronous motor]] in AWD versions)
| motor = [[APP 310]]/[[APP 550]] [[permanent magnet synchronous motor]] (Additional [[Induction motor|asynchronous motor]] in AWD versions)
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group MEB platform|Volkswagen Group MEB]]
| platform = [[Volkswagen Group MEB platform|Volkswagen Group MEB]]
| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]<br />5-door [[coupé SUV]] ("Sportback")
| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]<br />5-door [[coupé SUV]] ("Sportback")
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| [[Škoda Enyaq]]
| [[Škoda Enyaq]]
}}
}}
| transmission = 1-speed
| transmission =
| model_code = F4
}}
}}


The '''Audi Q4 e-tron''' is a [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] [[Compact executive car|compact luxury]] [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]] produced by [[Audi]]. It is based on Volkswagen Group's electric [[Volkswagen Group MEB platform|MEB platform]] and is the fourth fully-electric model in the [[Audi e-tron (brand)|Audi e-tron series]] after the [[Audi e-tron (2018)|Audi e-tron]], [[Audi e-tron GT|e-tron GT]] and [[Audi Q2|Q2L e-tron]]. Production began in March 2021,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/start-of-production-for-audi-q4-e-tron-13864 | title=Start of production for Audi Q4 e-tron }}</ref> with the production version being unveiled in April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Audi Q4 E-Tron And Q4 Sportback E-Tron Revealed: Two Cute Compact EVs|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/501007/2022-audi-q4-etron-sportback/|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=New 2021 Audi Q4 e-tron and Sportback revealed: price, specs and release date|url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/audi/news/4649/new-audi-q4-e-tron-sportback-revealed-price-specs-release-date|access-date=2021-04-15|website=carwow.co.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Preview: 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron arrives with concept car looks, high-tech cabin|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1131509_2022-audi-q4-e-tron-price-specs-review-photos-info|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Motor Authority|language=en}}</ref>
The '''Audi Q4 e-tron''' is a [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] [[Compact executive car|compact luxury]] [[Crossover (automobile)|crossover SUV]] produced by [[Audi]]. It is based on Volkswagen Group's electric [[Volkswagen Group MEB platform|MEB platform]] and is the fourth fully-electric model in the [[Audi e-tron (brand)|Audi e-tron series]] after the [[Audi Q8 e-tron]] (formerly Audi e-tron), [[Audi e-tron GT|e-tron GT]] and [[Audi Q2|Q2L e-tron]]. Production began in March 2021,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/start-of-production-for-audi-q4-e-tron-13864 | title=Start of production for Audi Q4 e-tron }}</ref> with the production version being unveiled in April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Audi Q4 E-Tron And Q4 Sportback E-Tron Revealed: Two Cute Compact EVs|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/501007/2022-audi-q4-etron-sportback/|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=New 2021 Audi Q4 e-tron and Sportback revealed: price, specs and release date|url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/audi/news/4649/new-audi-q4-e-tron-sportback-revealed-price-specs-release-date|access-date=2021-04-15|website=carwow.co.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Preview: 2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron arrives with concept car looks, high-tech cabin|url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1131509_2022-audi-q4-e-tron-price-specs-review-photos-info|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Motor Authority|language=en}}</ref>

The Q4 e-tron is also notable for being the first Audi to be produced in Zwickau since the pre-war era of the company;<ref>{{cite web |title=Audi Goes Back To Its Roots |url=https://www.audi.com.do/aola/web/lc/experience-audi/audi-news/Start-of-production-for-the-Audi-Q4-e-tron.html |website=Audi |access-date=28 May 2024}}</ref> the town being the original founding location of both the historic Audi company and its predecessor - [[Horch]] - before they were merged into [[Auto Union]] in [[1932]].


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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The boot (trunk) holds 520 L of space, which is extended to 1,490 L when folding down the second row seats (40:20:40 split) whereas the Sportback versions obtain 535/1,460 L.<gallery widths="200" heights="140">
The boot (trunk) holds 520 L of space, which is extended to 1,490 L when folding down the second row seats (40:20:40 split) whereas the Sportback versions obtain 535/1,460 L.<gallery widths="200" heights="140">
File:2021 Audi Q4 e-tron (Bulgaria) rear view.png|Rear view (non-Sportback)
File:Audi Q4 e-tron 50 Quattro IMG 6067.jpg|Rear view
File:Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron IAA 2021 1X7A0158.jpg|Front view (Sportback)
File:Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 1X7A0300.jpg|Front view (Sportback)
File:Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 50 Quattro IMG 5536.jpg|Rear view (Sportback)
File:Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 50 Quattro IMG 5536.jpg|Rear view (Sportback)
File:Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron IAA 2021 1X7A0127.jpg|Interior
File:Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron IAA 2021 1X7A0127.jpg|Interior
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=== China ===
=== China ===
For the Chinese market, the Q4 e-tron will be assembled at the [[FAW-Volkswagen]] plant in [[Foshan]].<ref name="FAW">{{cite web |url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-in-china-5583 |title=Audi in China |publisher=[[Audi]] |date=17 March 2022 |access-date=14 September 2022}}</ref> The Q4 e-tron Sportback had started production at the Foshan factory in November 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com/car-cutaways/20/october-2023 |title=Car cutaways |work=AutoTechInsight |date=2023-10-01 |access-date=2023-10-30}}</ref>
For the Chinese market, the Q4 e-tron will be assembled at the [[SAIC Volkswagen|SAIC-Volkswagen]] plant in [[Anting]] near Shanghai.<ref name=":1" />


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
=== Powertrain ===
=== Powertrain ===
Rear wheel drive (RWD) models make use of a water-cooled [[Brushless Motor|brushless]] [[Synchronous motor#Permanent-magnet motors|permanently excited synchronous motor]] positioned along the rear axle, producing up to {{convert|150|kW|0|abbr=on}} of power and {{convert|310|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} of torque and rotates at a speed of up to 16,000 [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]]. The motor is coupled to a 1-speed transmission with a fixed gear ratio of 13:1 and typically operates with "substantially greater than 90 percent" efficiency.
Rear wheel drive (RWD) models make use of a water-cooled [[Brushless DC electric motor|brushless]] [[Synchronous motor#Permanent-magnet|permanently excited synchronous motor]] positioned along the rear axle, producing up to {{convert|150|kW|0|abbr=on}} of power and {{convert|310|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} of torque and rotates at a speed of up to 16,000 [[Revolutions per minute|rpm]]. The motor is coupled to a 1-speed transmission with a fixed gear ratio of 13:1 and typically operates with "substantially greater than 90 percent" efficiency.


The motor, transmission, and [[power electronics]] ([[DC/AC converter]]) together form a compact drive unit that weighs around {{convert|90|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.
The motor, transmission, and [[power electronics]] ([[DC/AC converter]]) together form a compact drive unit that weighs around {{convert|90|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.
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If charged at a public DC fast charger at a rate of 125&nbsp;kW under ideal conditions, Audi claims that the 82/77 kWh battery pack can charge from 5 to 80 percent in 38 minutes.<ref name=":2" />
If charged at a public DC fast charger at a rate of 125&nbsp;kW under ideal conditions, Audi claims that the 82/77 kWh battery pack can charge from 5 to 80 percent in 38 minutes.<ref name=":2" />

'''Audi Q4 e-tron'''
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Model
!Model
!Year
!Year
!Battery Capacity
!Battery Capacity
full/usable [<nowiki/>[[Kilowatt-hour|kWh]]]
full/usable
[<nowiki/>[[Kilowatt-hour|kWh]]]
!Drivetrain
!Drivetrain
!Power
!Power
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[km/h]
[km/h]
![[Kerb weight|Kerb Weight]] [<nowiki/>[[Kilogram|kg]]]
![[Kerb weight|Kerb Weight]] [<nowiki/>[[Kilogram|kg]]]
!Maximum range ([[WLTP (driving cycle)|WLTP]])
!Range ([[WLTP (driving cycle)|WLTP]])
!DC Charging
!DC Charging
[kW]
[kW]
!AC Charging
!AC Charging
on-board [kW]
on-board [kW]
!Charging duration<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladeleistung & Ladezeit des Audi Q4 e-tron {{!}} Ladesäule & Wallbox |url=https://carwiki.de/audi-q4-e-tron-ladeleistung-ladezeit/ |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=CarWiki.de - Daten, Anleitungen & Ratgeber für Autos |language=de-DE}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Q4 35 e-tron
|Q4 35 e-tron
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|up to 100
|up to 100
|7.2
|7.2
|100%: 450 minutes (AC 1-phase wall box/charging station 7.2 kW); 80%: 36 minutes (DC charging station 110.0 kW)
|-
|-
|Q4 40 e-tron
|Q4 40 e-tron
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|rowspan="3"|125
|rowspan="3"|125
|rowspan="3"|11
|rowspan="3"|11
|100%: 450 minutes (AC 3-phase wall box/charging station 11.0 kW); 80%: 29 minutes (DC charging station 135.0 kW)
|-
|-
|Q4 45 e-tron quattro
|Q4 45 e-tron quattro
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|rowspan="2"|{{convert|2,210|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|rowspan="2"|{{convert|2,210|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|490|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|490|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|100%: 450 minutes (AC 3-phase wall box/charging station 11.0 kW); 80%: 29 minutes (DC charging station 135.0 kW)
|-
|-
|Q4 50 e-tron quattro
|Q4 50 e-tron quattro
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|6.2 s
|6.2 s
|{{convert|485|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|485|km|mi|abbr=on}}
|100%: 450 minutes (AC 3-phase wall box/charging station 11.0 kW); 80%: 29 minutes (DC charging station 135.0 kW)
|}
|}


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=== Towing ===
=== Towing ===
The RWD models can tow up to {{convert|1,000|kg|lb|abbr=on}} and the AWD up to {{convert|1,200|kg|lb|abbr=on}} braked with an optional trailer hitch.
The RWD models can tow up to {{convert|1,000|kg|lb|abbr=on}} and the AWD up to {{convert|1,200|kg|lb|abbr=on}} braked with an optional trailer hitch.

== Reviews and reception ==
In December 2022, ''[[Bloomberg News|Bloomberg]]'' named the Audi Q4 e-tron as a great alternative to the [[Tesla Model Y|Model Y]] from [[Tesla, Inc.|Tesla]] for consumers upset with [[Elon Musk]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-19 |title=An EV Buying Guide for People Fed Up With Tesla's Elon Musk |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-19/best-evs-that-aren-t-tesla-alternative-cars-for-drivers-turned-off-by-elon-musk |access-date=2023-01-04}}</ref>


== Sustainability ==
== Sustainability ==
According to Audi, it is using exclusively "eco-electricity" during production of the Q4 e-tron for Europe and the US in Zwickau, and demands the same from its suppliers. Audi also claims that what it considers "unavoidable" emissions during production are mitigated through purchasing [[carbon offset]]s and, based on this, markets the Q4 e-tron as a "[[Carbon neutrality|net zero]] carbon emissions" vehicle when handed to European and American customers.<ref name=":2" />
According to Audi, it is using exclusively "eco-electricity" during production of the Q4 e-tron for Europe and the US in Zwickau, and demands the same from its suppliers. Audi also claims that what it considers "unavoidable" emissions during production are mitigated through purchasing [[carbon offset]]s and, based on this, markets the Q4 e-tron as a "[[Carbon neutrality|net zero]] carbon emissions"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florer |first=John |date=2023-09-26 |title=Third Audi Plant Set To Operate With Net Zero Emissions |url=https://audispeed.com/third-audi-plant-set-to-operate-with-net-zero-emissions/ |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=audispeed.com |language=en-US}}</ref> vehicle when handed to European and American customers.<ref name=":2" />


The "Dinamica" microfibre and "Puls" fabric interior options consist of 45 and 50 percent recycled materials, respectively.
The "Dinamica" microfibre and "Puls" fabric interior options consist of 45 and 50 percent recycled materials, respectively.
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{{Audi}}
{{Audi}}
{{Audi vehicles timeline (Europe)}}
{{Audi vehicles timeline (Europe) 2020 to date}}
{{Audi vehicles timeline (North America)}}
{{Audi vehicles timeline (North America)}}


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[[Category:Rear-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:All-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:All-wheel-drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Euro NCAP large off-road]]
[[Category:Cars introduced in 2021]]
[[Category:Cars introduced in 2021]]

Latest revision as of 22:44, 12 October 2024

Audi Q4 e-tron
Overview
ManufacturerAudi
Model codeF4
ProductionMarch 2021 – present
Model years2022–present
Assembly
DesignerAmar Vaya[3] under Marc Lichte[4] (exterior)
Chan Park[3] (interior)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV (D)
Body style5-door SUV
5-door coupé SUV ("Sportback")
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Dual-motor, all-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MEB
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorAPP 310/APP 550 permanent magnet synchronous motor (Additional asynchronous motor in AWD versions)
Battery52–77 kWh (usable)

55-82kWh (gross)

Lithium-Ion
Electric range341–520 km (212–323 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging175 kW (82kWh)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,764 mm (108.8 in)
Length4,588 mm (180.6 in)
Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,632 mm (64.3 in)

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,[5] with the production version being unveiled in April 2021.[6][7][8]

The Q4 e-tron is also notable for being the first Audi to be produced in Zwickau since the pre-war era of the company;[9] the town being the original founding location of both the historic Audi company and its predecessor - Horch - before they were merged into Auto Union in 1932.

Overview

[edit]

The Q4 e-tron was first shown as a near-series concept vehicle at Geneva Motor Show in 2019. Positioned in what Audi calls the "heart of the market", the compact SUV segment,[10] its length of 4.58 m (180 in) is slightly shorter than that of the Audi Q5, although Audi claims that the Q4 e-tron offers comparable interior space. With 86 cm (34 in), the front overhangs are relatively short, allowing for a wheelbase of 2.76 m (109 in) while maintaining more compact overall dimensions.

Much of the exterior design such as the spoilers in front of the front wheel arches, the rear spoiler or the bars below the headlights was introduced with vehicle aerodynamics in mind. The Q4 e-tron achieves a drag coefficient of 0.26 in the Sportback version, which is worsened to 0.28 for the regular roofline model. Wheel sizes between 19 and 21 inch are offered.

Optional features include an augmented reality head-up display and an 11.6 in (29 cm) infotainment screen, which can be controlled via voice commands.[11]

The boot (trunk) holds 520 L of space, which is extended to 1,490 L when folding down the second row seats (40:20:40 split) whereas the Sportback versions obtain 535/1,460 L.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Front view (Sportback)
    Front view (Sportback)
  • Rear view (Sportback)
    Rear view (Sportback)
  • Interior
    Interior
  • Audi Q4 e-tron concept
    Audi Q4 e-tron concept

Markets

[edit]

Europe

[edit]

The market launch in Europe is to begin in June 2021, with prices in Germany starting from €41,900 for the base Q4 35 e-tron. The 40 trim is priced beginning from €47,500 and the Q4 50 e-tron quattro from €52,900. In July 2021, Audi began offering a less powerful all-wheel drive version, the 45 e-tron quattro.[12] Sportback models will arrive in late summer and be priced around €2,000 higher.

Two dedicated "Edition" models are available at launch in all drive variants for €6,195 more respectively, offering a blue or grey paint as well as additional exterior changes.

North America

[edit]

The Q4 e-tron is set to arrive in the US in late 2021 for the 2022 model year, with prices beginning from under $45,000.[10] In the US, the entry model will be the Q4 40 e-tron - as such exclusively models using the larger 77 kWh battery pack will be offered in the American market.

The EPA estimated range for the dual motor Q4 50 to be 241 miles (388 km) with a combined highway/city rating of 95 MPGe.[13]

China

[edit]

For the Chinese market, the Q4 e-tron will be assembled at the FAW-Volkswagen plant in Foshan.[2] The Q4 e-tron Sportback had started production at the Foshan factory in November 2023.[14]

Specifications

[edit]

Powertrain

[edit]

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 (230 lb⋅ft) of torque and rotates at a speed of up to 16,000 rpm. The motor is coupled to a 1-speed transmission with a fixed gear ratio of 13:1 and typically operates with "substantially greater than 90 percent" efficiency.

The motor, transmission, and power electronics (DC/AC converter) together form a compact drive unit that weighs around 90 kg (200 lb).

For the all-wheel drive quattro model, a further asynchronous motor is positioned at the front axle, providing an additional up to 75 kW (101 hp) of power at a speed of 14,000 rpm when required. In most situations, the front motor is not activated in order to increase overall efficiency. Its 1-speed gear is fixed at a ratio of 10:1 while the rear motor in AWD models operates at a ratio of 11.5:1.

During braking, the rear-wheel drive models can recuperate energy up to forces of 0.15 g and up to 0.3 g in the all-wheel drive models, which equates to up to 145 kW (194 hp) of power. When driving, the vehicle by default is set to coast, with recuperation up to 0.15 g being optional.[15]

The motors rotor and stator are produced at the Volkswagen Group Components plant in Salzgitter and are assembled in Kassel, where the 1-speed transmission is built as well. For the Chinese market, the electric drive components are produced in Tianjin.

Battery

[edit]

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 (770 lb) and 500 kg (1,100 lb), respectively.

Whereas the battery system is assembled at Volkswagen Group plants, the Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery cells are obtained from suppliers such as LG Energy Solution and CATL. For the Zwickau plant, battery cells pre-assembled into modules at LGs Wrocław plant are delivered by train to be assembled into batteries in Braunschweig.[16]

If charged at a public DC fast charger at a rate of 125 kW under ideal conditions, Audi claims that the 82/77 kWh battery pack can charge from 5 to 80 percent in 38 minutes.[15]

Audi Q4 e-tron

Model Year Battery Capacity

full/usable

[kWh]

Drivetrain Power

[kW]

Torque

[N⋅m]

0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) Top Speed

[km/h]

Kerb Weight [kg] Range (WLTP) DC Charging

[kW]

AC Charging

on-board [kW]

Charging duration[17]
Q4 35 e-tron 2021- 55 / 52 RWD 125 kW (168 hp) 310 9 s 160 1,890 kg (4,170 lb) 341 km (212 mi) up to 100 7.2 100%: 450 minutes (AC 1-phase wall box/charging station 7.2 kW); 80%: 36 minutes (DC charging station 110.0 kW)
Q4 40 e-tron 82 / 77 150 kW (200 hp) 8.5 s 2,020 kg (4,450 lb) 520 km (320 mi) 125 11 100%: 450 minutes (AC 3-phase wall box/charging station 11.0 kW); 80%: 29 minutes (DC charging station 135.0 kW)
Q4 45 e-tron quattro AWD 195 kW (261 hp) 425 6.9 s 180 2,210 kg (4,870 lb) 490 km (300 mi) 100%: 450 minutes (AC 3-phase wall box/charging station 11.0 kW); 80%: 29 minutes (DC charging station 135.0 kW)
Q4 50 e-tron quattro 220 kW (300 hp) 460 6.2 s 485 km (301 mi) 100%: 450 minutes (AC 3-phase wall box/charging station 11.0 kW); 80%: 29 minutes (DC charging station 135.0 kW)

Suspension

[edit]

The Q4 e-tron uses a MacPherson front and five-link rear suspension.[11]

Towing

[edit]

The RWD models can tow up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) and the AWD up to 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) braked with an optional trailer hitch.

Reviews and reception

[edit]

In December 2022, Bloomberg named the Audi Q4 e-tron as a great alternative to the Model Y from Tesla for consumers upset with Elon Musk.[18]

Sustainability

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According to Audi, it is using exclusively "eco-electricity" during production of the Q4 e-tron for Europe and the US in Zwickau, and demands the same from its suppliers. Audi also claims that what it considers "unavoidable" emissions during production are mitigated through purchasing carbon offsets and, based on this, markets the Q4 e-tron as a "net zero carbon emissions"[19] vehicle when handed to European and American customers.[15]

The "Dinamica" microfibre and "Puls" fabric interior options consist of 45 and 50 percent recycled materials, respectively.

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