Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron review: range, battery & charging
With a range of up to 328 miles, the Q4 Sportback e-tron can cover more miles on a charge than many of its rivals; rapid charging is standard, too
| Model | Range | Wallbox charge time | Rapid charge time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 e-tron | 217 miles | 8hrs 30mins (0-100%, 7.4kW) | 30mins (10-80%, 100kW) |
| 40 e-tron | 328 miles | 11hrs 30mins (0-100%, 7.4kW) | 34mins (10-80%, 125kW) |
| 50 e-tron quattro | 318 miles | 11hrs 30mins (0-100%, 7.4kW) | 34mins (10-80%, 125kW) |
Thanks to its sweeping roofline, the Sportback version of the Q4 e-tron will cover a few more miles on a charge than its more conventionally styled sister car. All models feature a 77kWh battery – a smaller, 52kWh model was discontinued shortly after launch – and come as standard with 135kW charging capability.
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron range
The entry-level Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron is likely to be the most popular model in the lineup and boasts a range of up to 328 miles from its 77kWh battery – six more miles than the equivalent Q4 e-tron SUV. During our time with the car, we returned around 250 miles while driving a relatively fast route, meaning there should be ample range available for most buyers.
Upgrading to the dual-motor 50 e-tron model cuts the estimated range slightly to 318 miles; overall, buyers can expect around 250 miles of range in combined town and motorway driving for both models.
Charge time
Audi updated the Q4 e-tron in 2022, increasing the maximum DC charging speed from 125kW to 135kW. This means if you plug into a compatible public ultra-rapid charger, a 5-80% charge will take just 36 minutes. The Q4 e-tron is also compatible with three-phase 11kW AC charging; if your home doesn't have three-phase electricity (most UK properties don't), it'll take around 11-and-a-half hours to fill the Q4’s 77kWh battery.
While those charging figures are close to those of rivals like the Mercedes EQA and BMW iX1, the Tesla Model Y can recharge at up to 250kW from one of the brand’s Superchargers, while the Genesis GV60 can charge at up to 239kW.