New Audi Q4 e-tron Range Grows, Prices Start at $71,650

Audi Australia has revealed an updated Q4 e-tron range, bringing more range, faster charging and a reworked interior to the brand's entry point into its electric line-up. The changes apply across the Q4 e-tron SUV and Sportback, in both rear-wheel drive and quattro all-wheel drive.

Audi says the changes amount to up to $20,000 in enhanced value for customers, while pricing remains low enough for buyers to access current federal government EV incentives. The Q4 e-tron quattro is available to order now through the Audi dealer network. Audi Australia has not yet confirmed order details for the rear-wheel drive Q4 e-tron 150kW.

What's new

The update centres on a redesigned interior built around Audi's "digital stage" architecture, sharper exterior styling with new lighting, and a longer standard equipment list. For the first time in the segment, Audi is offering an optional 12-inch passenger-side screen on the Q4 e-tron quattro.

Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering said the range "punches well above its weight" in terms of technology and specification for a compact, premium electric car. "With greater efficiency and faster charging capabilities, along with a new interior design that features the digital stage and the availability of a passenger-side front screen for the first time in the segment, the Q4 e-tron range punches well above its weight in terms of its technological offering and high levels of appointment," Mannering said.

Q4 e-tron 150kW: the new entry point

The Q4 e-tron 150kW is the new starting point for the range, and is priced the same at $71,650 (MLP) whether buyers choose the SUV or Sportback body style, a first for the model.

A single motor drives the rear wheels, producing 150kW and 350Nm. The 63kWh battery (59kWh net) supports DC fast charging up to 160kW, enough for a 10 to 80 percent charge in as little as 27 minutes. Audi Australia has not yet published a WLTP range figure for this model.

Key features on the entry-level Q4 e-tron 150kW include:

• 150kW and 350Nm single motor, rear-wheel drive

• 63kWh battery (59kWh net) with DC fast charging up to 160kW, 10 to 80 percent in as little as 27 minutes
• 19-inch alloy wheels in a 5-V-spoke design, aero black with a gloss, turned finish
• Matrix LED headlights with digital daytime running lights
• Heated, auto-dimming, folding exterior mirrors with kerb-side function
• Convenience key for keyless entry and start
• Electric rear tailgate with gesture control
• Aluminium roof rails standard on SUV models, black contrast paint finish and body-coloured mirror housings
• Leather twin-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles for energy recuperation
• Leather-appointed front seats with heating, electric adjustment and four-way electric lumbar support
• Driver's seat memory function, including exterior mirrors
• Three-zone climate control and ambient lighting package with dynamic interaction light
• Brushed aluminium inlays and illuminated door sill trims
• 12.8-inch MMI navigation with MMI touch response and 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus
• Eight-speaker Audi sound system with subwoofer and DAB+ digital radio
• Audi smartphone interface with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Dual, cooled inductive phone charging pads, new to the Q4 e-tron
• Full Audi connect plus connectivity, new to the Q4 e-tron
• Choice of six exterior colours, including three new additions: Tambora grey, Plasma blue and Sage green
• Adaptive cruise assist plus with emergency assist
• Side assist with exit warning, plus front and rear cross traffic assist
• Swerve and turn assist, front emergency brake assist and proactive occupant protection front, side and rear
• Camera-based traffic sign recognition
• 3D 360-degree parking cameras with trained parking and reverse assist, standard across the range

Pricing

Prices shown are Manufacturer List Pricing (MLP) and exclude dealer delivery and government statutory charges.

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Audi Q4 e-tron quattro

The Q4 e-tron quattro steps up performance with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive setup producing 250kW combined, with 134Nm sent to the front axle and 545Nm to the rear. Audi quotes a 0-100km/h time of 5.4 seconds.

WLTP range is rated at 494km for the SUV and 509km for the Sportback. The 82kWh battery (77kWh net) supports DC fast charging up to 185kW, up from 175kW previously, meaning the 10 to 80 percent charge time stays at 27 minutes despite the larger battery. The battery can be preconditioned automatically or manually for faster charging.

Q4 e-tron quattro adds

• Full S line exterior package with new front and rear bumpers
• Singleframe front grille finished in body colour, with black mask and matt silver aluminium inlays
• 20-inch Audi Sport wheels in a five-arm aero design, silk matte grey gloss turned finish
• S line interior treatment, with the S emblem on the leather-appointed sport seats, door sills and steering wheel
• Black headlining and stainless steel pedals
• Audi drive select
• Augmented reality head-up display
• Optional 12-inch passenger-side screen, the largest currently offered in an Audi, masked from the driver while the car is moving

New Q4 e-tron vs the outgoing Q4 e-tron

The updated range adds equipment and technology while significantly undercutting the outgoing model on price. The table below compares the new models against the outgoing Q4 45 e-tron and Q4 55 e-tron quattro.

Audi has not published a 0-100km/h time or WLTP range figure for the new entry-level Q4 e-tron 150kW.

How the Q4 e-tron compares to rival premium EVs

In the premium mid-size electric SUV segment, the Q4 e-tron's closest rival is the BMW iX3, which relaunched in Australia in 2026 on a new platform. The Q4 e-tron also competes on price with mainstream premium EVs such as the Tesla Model Y Long Range and the Zeekr 7X Long Range, both of which undercut it substantially.

On paper, the BMW iX3 outpaces the Q4 e-tron on power, range and charging speed, but it costs considerably more. The Tesla Model Y Long Range and Zeekr 7X Long Range both undercut the Q4 e-tron quattro on price while matching or beating it on range, though neither offers the same badge or interior finish as the Audi.

Warranty and ownership

The new Q4 e-tron range comes with a five-year warranty, plus a 12-year warranty against body corrosion perforation on new vehicles. Owners also get complimentary membership to Audi Experience, the brand's loyalty program, for the duration of their warranty period. It gives access to national events, Audi Ambassador experiences and partner offers.

When it arrives

Both the Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron quattro are due to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2027. The Q4 e-tron quattro is available to order now through the Audi dealer network. Customers who order a quattro model in 2026 receive a bonus six-year, 90,000km service plan. Audi Australia says further information on the rear-wheel drive Q4 e-tron models, including local order timing, "will follow shortly," so that detail is not yet confirmed.

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