Audi AG, a Bavaria (Germany) based luxury automotive manufacturer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG (Volkswagen Group), the Germany automotive group. Audi manufacturers across nine production facilities globally. In Germany, the company’s manufacturing facilities are based in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. The Audi e-tron family is series of electric and hybrid cars introduced since 2009. The first e-tron concept car was introduced at the 2009 International Motor Show (Germany). The Audi all-electric e-tron portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) includes:
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The Audi Q4 e-tron electric compact crossover SUV is based on the Volkswagen MEB bespoke EV platform (the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 uses the same platform). Production of the Q4 electric SUV commenced in March 2021 and the production Q4 e-tron version was unveiled in April 2021. However, the Q4 e-tron was first shown as a concept vehicle in 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show. The Q4 e-tron is available in the SUV and Sportback body styles.
For those of you keen on a pure electric SUV, but with a premium badge and relatively ‘affordable’ price, the Audi Q4 e-SUV is worth considering. The Audi Q4 e-tron is the fourth pure electric vehicle from the German manufacturer. It is available in two EV battery sizes: 55 kWh and 82 kWh.
The 55 kWh EV battery has a claimed zero-emission electric range up to 208 miles (WLTP), sufficient for most day-to-day driving needs. Do keep in mind that most daily commutes are short distances, and usually below 12 miles. The 208 miles pure electric range is also sufficient for motorway driving. For those families and company-car drivers keen on more electric range, the 82 kWh EV battery offers a range up to 316 miles on a full charge.
Of course, the real-world EV range will be impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, weather conditions, road surface, tyre size, passenger load, onboard services used etc. Expect the 55 kWh EV battery to deliver an electric range closer to 175 miles and the 82 kWh closer to 270 miles.
The electric vehicle (EV) offers DC charging capability up to 125 kW, with 80% charge achieved in 36 minutes. The entry-level Q4 35 e-tron can be DC charged up to 100 kW and has a 7.2 kW onboard charger.
The higher specification Q4 40 e-tron and Q4 50 e-tron offer DC charging up to 125 kW as standard and incorporates a 11 kW onboard charger. For single-phase home charging, expect a fully charged battery in 11 hours and 30 minutes. We at e-zoomed recommend charging an EV overnight, when the electricity tariff rates are cheaper.
The all-wheel drive capability is only available on the highest trim, the 50 e-tron, while the other two trims offer rear-wheel drive as standard. The Q4 50 e-tron achieves 0-62 mph in 6.2 seconds and has a 111 mph top speed (torque: 460 Nm). The Q4 40 e-tron achieves 0-62 mph in 8.5 seconds and has a 99 mph top speed. The entry-level Q4 35 e-tron achieves 0-62 mph in 9 seconds and has a 99 mph top speed.
The exterior of the Audi EV is attractive and the interior does not disappoint in terms of quality and layout. The standard equipment includes: Audi virtual cockpit; MMI navigation plus with a 11.6″ touchscreen, lane departure warning, cruise control with speed limiter, swerve assist and turn assist, Audi pre-sense front and more.
In terms of practicality, the Audi Q4 has much to offer. There is ample headroom and legroom for all passengers. Given the placement of the EV battery on the floor, the boot space on offer is good (520 L).
The EV is also well suited as a company car. Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate for electric vehicles. You can lease electric cars via e-zoomed at fantastic prices. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.
The All-Electric Audi Q4 e-tron SUV (credit: Audi)
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