2022 Audi Q4 e-tron / Q4 e-tron Sportback

Overview

Audi has big aspirations in the luxury electric-vehicle space, and the 2022 Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback SUVs have doubled the size of the company’s EV-centric e-tron lineup. Smaller than the mid-size e-tron SUV, the Q4 siblings sit on a footprint similar to the compact Q5 crossover. All versions get a 77.0-kW battery pack and a 295-hp dual-motor setup with all-wheel drive. The battery pack delivers 241 miles of driving range per charge. The Q4 e-tron models go up against other compact electric SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y, the Volvo C40 Recharge and the XC40 Recharge.

What’s New for 2022?

The Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback are all-new models for 2022. They join the larger e-tron SUVs and the racy e-tron GT sedan in Audi’s fast-growing electric-vehicle lineup.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Premium

$51,095

Sportback Premium

$53,895

$55,195

$57,995

Prestige

$58,695

Sportback Prestige

$61,495

We’ll let you decide if the regular squareback or the swoopier Sportback body style is right for you, but with either one, we’d recommend the Premium Plus trim. This mid-range trim adds a power-operated liftgate, a four-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat, SiriusXM satellite radio, a wireless smartphone charging pad, keyless entry, and more.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

With an electric motor powering each axle, the all-wheel drive Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback make 295 horsepower. The result is a claimed zero-to-60-time of 6.2 seconds. That’s not as quick as the gasoline-powered Audi Q5 SUV, but it’s still brisk compared with other gas-powered compact luxury crossovers. When we get a chance to test drive the Q4 e-tron for ourselves, we’ll update this story with driving impressions and test results.

More on the Q4 e-tron SUV

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

The Q4 e-tron’s 77.0-kWh battery pack provides up to 241 miles per charge. It also supports fast charging at up to 150-kW and, according to Audi, can be charged from five to 80 percent in just 36 minutes.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

Both body styles of the 2022 Q4 e-tron are rated for 100 MPGe city and 89 MPGe highway, which is similar to other luxury-branded EV crossovers. Once we can test one on our 75-mph highway route, we can evaluate its real-world efficiency. For more information about the Q4 e-tron’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Like other Audi models, the Q4 e-tron’s cabin is a technological showcase for Audi’s latest and greatest gadgets but it incorporates a few unique features such as a squared-off steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Although the Q4 e-tron concept was shown strictly as a four-seater, the production version offers seating for five. The interior’s passenger space is about the same as the gas-powered Q5’s but cargo space isn’t as generous.

The Car and Driver Difference

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Q4 e-tron has the latest version of Audi’s MMI system. A 10.3-inch digital gauge display is standard, and a large 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen is angled toward the driver for easier access to its various menus and features. Audi also offers a head-up display with an augmented reality feature that can project information such as navigation instructions or driver-assistance warnings in the driver’s eye line.

How to Buy and Maintain a Car

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The Q4 e-tron models are stocked with plenty of driver-assistance technology features, such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking. For more information about the Q4 e-tron’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking Standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert Available adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

The Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback will offer the same limited and powertrain warranty as the larger e-tron SUV.

Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles Electric components are covered for eight years or 100,000 milesNo complimentary scheduled maintenance