Audi has introduced a comprehensively updated version of its Q4 e-tron electric SUV, incorporating technical upgrades, design refinements and new features as part of its transition to the enhanced MEB+ platform, the company said. Deliveries are expected to begin this summer.
The updated Q4 e-tron, including its Sportback variant, continues to be produced at the Volkswagen Sachsen plant in Zwickau and follows a broader wave of upgrades across Volkswagen Group’s MEB-based electric models.
Audi said the Q4 e-tron now adopts the upgraded MEB+ architecture, aligning it with models such as the Cupra Born, Skoda Enyaq and Volkswagen ID.3, which have already received similar updates. Other models in the lineup are expected to follow.
In the entry-level version, Audi has replaced the previous APP310 motor with the newer APP350 unit, delivering 150 kW of power. Unlike some other MEB+ models that pair the motor with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, Audi retains its nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with a gross capacity of 63 kWh and a usable 59 kWh. The setup enables DC fast-charging of up to 160 kW and delivers a WLTP range of up to 440 kilometres for the SUV and 451 kilometres for the Sportback.
Higher-performance variants continue to use the APP550 motor combined with a larger 82 kWh battery (77 kWh net), producing 210 kW and offering a maximum range of up to 578 kilometres for the SUV and 592 kilometres for the Sportback.
The all-wheel-drive variants have also been revised. The updated Q4 e-tron quattro introduces a 220 kW system output with improved rear-axle torque from the new APP350 motor, increasing efficiency and extending range by up to 32 kilometres depending on the version. At the top of the range, the quattro performance variant delivers 250 kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.
Audi has also increased towing capacity for all-wheel-drive versions to 1.8 tonnes, up from 1.2 tonnes previously, aligning the model more closely with competitors in the segment.
Design changes are subtle, with updates including a body-coloured front grille and customizable daytime running light signatures available through the MMI system.
Inside, Audi has introduced a redesigned cockpit featuring a panoramic display that integrates an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster with a 12.8-inch central touchscreen. An optional 12-inch passenger display is available for the first time in this segment within the MEB lineup.
The Q4 e-tron also debuts bidirectional charging capabilities for Audi, including Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality. This allows users to power external devices directly from the vehicle’s battery. The system can deliver up to 2.3 kW via a household socket or 3.6 kW using a CEE adapter. Audi said the model is also compatible with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) applications in selected European markets.
“Additionally, the Q4 e-tron is suitable for Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) in the markets of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland,” Audi said in a statement, noting that the vehicle can serve as an energy storage unit when paired with residential solar systems.
The updated Q4 e-tron will be available for order across Europe starting in May, with deliveries beginning later in the summer. Pricing in Germany starts at €47,500 for the SUV variant with the smaller battery, while the Sportback version carries a €1,950 premium. Models equipped with the larger battery begin at €53,500.
