Audi is strengthening the Q4 e-tron series by adding a high-range entry-level variant. The fully electric premium model offers extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 412 kilometres (Sportback: 423 kilometres), and DC charging power of 165 kW.
With manual battery preconditioning and predictive maintenance reminders, the Q4 40 e-tron ensures more convenience and ease in everyday driving. The entry-level model with a 63 kWh battery can be ordered starting mid-February.
Audi is equipping the entry-level Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron with a larger battery that makes both everyday driving and leisure time more relaxed. Starting in February, the compact SUV will be available with a 63 kWh (59 kWh net) battery. This enables an electric range of up to 412 kilometres.
Under ideal conditions, the battery’s state of charge (SoC) increases from 10 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes when charged at a fast-charging station. Up to 150 kilometres can be recharged in ten minutes. The maximum DC charging power is 165 kW.
High efficiency
The Q4 40 e-tron can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 8.1 seconds (combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km: 18.4-16.0 (WLTP); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 0; CO2 class: A). Its speed tops out at 160 km/h. At the rear axle, a permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM) with 150 kW (204 PS) of power and high efficiency as well as superior power delivery provides the propulsion. The towing capacity of both model variants is 1,000 kilograms at an incline of twelve percent and 1,200 kilograms at an eight-percent incline.
Just like with the other members of the Q4 family, charging times are also shorter for the Q4 40 e-tron. This is the case even if customers do not use the intelligent route planner and the automatic battery-preconditioning function connected to it.
Drivers who like to plan their charging stops themselves now have the option of manually enabling battery preheating. The so-called manual preconditioning is carried out via the Multi Media Interface (MMI), which shows how many kilowatt are currently available for fast-charging the HV battery and how much additional charging power is available thanks to the preconditioned battery. Manually preconditioning the battery thus ensures the best possible charging results at every charging station.
New features
With the new predictive maintenance reminder, Audi also offers the option of displaying a clear overview of maintenance-relevant parts via the myAudi app. Thanks to colour-coded indicators, customers can see the exact status of their vehicle and its components at any time. For example, information can be called up about the brake pads, 12-volt battery, or the contents of the first-aid kit. When the customer activates the predictive maintenance reminder in the myAudi app, the pre-selected dealer will get in touch to arrange an appointment. With this feature, Audi has made the maintenance process more efficient.
As with the other variants of the Q4 series, the Audi application store is available in the MMI of the Q4 40 e-tron. Without using a smartphone, it offers access to a large and increasing selection of popular apps in the categories of news and podcasts, sports and games, and videos and entertainment.
Thanks to extensive navigation content, customers can plan their vehicle charging with pinpoint accuracy. Filters can be used to define the desired battery charge level at a destination. The smartphone interface connects a smartphone to the vehicle and seamlessly transfers its content directly to the MMI touch display. Certain content, such as navigation, telephony, music, and selected third-party apps, can be transmitted wirelessly or via a USB-C cable.
The extensive standard equipment includes Audi MMI navigation plus, Audi connect navigation & infotainment, and the fully digital 10.25-inch Audi virtual cockpit instrument cluster. The luggage compartment lid is also electric as standard and, in combination with the optional comfort key, responds to foot gestures. Front seat heating is also a standard feature. Orders for both body versions of the model can be placed now.
