Range and power boost for updated Audi Q4 e-tron

Audi has unveiled the updated 2024 Q4 e-tron, offering three powertrain options, improved efficiency, electric range and performance.

The updated car will go on sale at the end of this month (September), starting at a lower base price of £49,915. 

Read about our experience with the Audi Q4 e-tron in our long-term test report.

The Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron receive a new rear-mounted synchronous electric motor, in line with revisions made to the Volkswagen ID 4 and Volkswagen ID 5.

A new ‘45’ model replaces the previous ‘40’ car with an 82bhp power increase for the single, rear-mounted motor, now rated at 282bhp, while 0-62mph is now achievable in 6.7 seconds.

Meanwhile, the dual-motor, four-wheel-drive Q4 55 e-tron Quattro receives 40bhp more than the outgoing Q4 50 e-tron Quattro at a combined 335bhp.

Audi claims a 0-62mph time of 5.4sec for the Q4 55 e-tron Quattro.

No official details have been released about the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive Q4 35 e-tron.

Audi says that, despite the improvements in power, the range of the Q4 Sportback 45 e-tron has risen by 17 miles to 349 miles (WLTP).

As well as improvements derived from the new e-motors, the increase in range is helped by better thermal management of the battery.

The rear-driven car still charges at a maximum speed of 135kW, but the four-wheel-drive variant can be charged at up to 175kW.

Audi has also recalibrated the suspension system, which is available in both standard and Sports specifications.

The sports setup sits 15mm lower than the standard and there is also an adaptive damper option for both versions, each getting their own specific updates. 

The Audi Q4 e-tron range structure will remain similar to the current car, with each powertrain option available in base Sport, S-Line and Black Edition trims. These changes are spread across both the SUV and Sportback body styles.

New function: assisted lane changes

As an option, the update enables the Audi Q4 e-tron family to use assisted lane changes in combination with adaptive cruise assist for speeds of 56mph on motorways for the first time.

Part of the Technology Pack Pro, assisted lane changing can be activated via the MMI.

The new system uses white arrows in the instrument panel and in the augmented reality head-up display to indicate to the driver whether it is safe to change lanes and which lane it is safe to change to.

If the driver initiates the lane change by tapping the turn signal, the system actively assists the driver in steering. Once the vehicle is in the new lane, it switches the turn signal off again.

During the lane change, the person behind the wheel retains full responsibility.

Assisted lane changes are made possible using data from the rear radar.

Side assist monitors traffic behind and alongside the car and warns the person behind the wheel if they are about to change lanes in a critical situation. This system also uses information from the rear radar sensors.

Critical driver assistance systems are standard, while the optional systems come with Technology Pack Pro package.