There are various battery and power options for the Q4 e-tron range, but the 40 model tested features an 82 kWh (77 kWh net) battery, which can be ultra-rapid charged at up to 125 kW DC or up to 11 kW AC.
There are three configurations available, doubled when you factor in the Sportback styled model as well:
The official WLTP driving range for the Audi Q4 e-tron 40 is 316 miles on a charge – the longest distance achievable in the Q4 e-tron line-up. In real-world conditions, the range held up fairly well, even returning around 260 miles on a charge over motorway and fast roads on lengthy trips. The average for my week with the car ended up at around 280 miles on a charge, but greater focus on slower routes will extend that further.
Audi offers an automatic mode to its brake energy recuperation, or you can take manual control with the use of paddles behind the steering wheel. Occasional use of the paddles is possible in auto mode, but the car will switch back to doing its own thing unless you head into the menus to set it to manual.
Three levels of brake energy recuperation range from practically coasting to strong braking, though full ‘one-pedal driving’ is not possible. It’s a pretty useful set-up nonetheless, and one that fits in with other Audi and VW Group EVs. Personally I’d prefer an added level to the regen setting for stronger braking still.
Charging is available at up to 125 kW DC for the larger battery models in the Q4 e-tron range, good to add around 80 miles in 10 minutes, or a 5-80% top-up in a little over half an hour. Otherwise, the Audi will charge at up to 11 kW on AC units, all through a CCS inlet.
