The 2025 Q4 E-tron is the smallest electric vehicle from Audi. It’s attractive inside and out with pleasant driving dynamics, decent range, a surprisingly roomy cabin, and a relatively low price for a luxury EV. However, while it’s a solid offering, there’s nothing that really sets it apart from many other mainstream and luxury EVs.
Base Price: $55,200
As Tested: $66,490
Horsepower: 335
Mileage: 107 mpg city/92 mpg highway/100 mpg combined
The Q4 E-tron was introduced for the 2022 model year but its performance and range lagged behind some rivals. A mid-year model update in 2024 brought more power and range, updated steering and suspension to enhance performance, and faster charging times. For 2025, the Q4 e-tron gets more power and the Technology Package is standard across the line-up.
The five-passenger 2025 Q4 e-tron comes in two body styles: a boxier SUV or a sleeker Sportback body style, and with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The single-motor, real-wheel drive trim is the 45 e-tron. The dual-motor, all-wheel drive trim is the 55 e-tron. Both are available in Premium and Premium Plus trim levels. The 55 e-tron is also available in a top-of-the-line Prestige trim.
Starting prices for Premium trim are $49,800 for the 45 e-tron, $55,200 for the 55 e-tron, and $58,200 for the Sportback 55 e-tron.
Starting prices for the Premium Plus trim are $53,600 for the 45 e-tron, $59,000 for the 55 e-tron, and $62,000 for the 55 e-tron Sportback.
The Prestige trim starts at $59,000 for the SUV body style and $64,800 for the Sportback.
The rear-wheel drive Q4 e-tron 45 is powered by an electric motor and an 82-kWh lithium-ion battery. Total output is 282 horsepower and 402 pound-feet of torque. The all-wheel Q4 e-tron 55 SUV and Sportback have two electric motors and an 82-kWh battery that make 335 horses and 402 pound-feet.
The Q4 e-tron handles like, well, an Audi. In fact, drivers will find it very similar to a gas-powered Audi. Acceleration is brisk, as you’d expect in an EV, but it doesn’t surge forward as fast as many other EVs where you can find yourself thrown back into the seat when accelerating. Audi says the 45 e-tron can go from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. The 55 e-tron SUV can hustle in 5.4 seconds, and the Sportback in 5 seconds. Steering is nicely weighted and the e-tron corners well with little body roll. Brakes have a normal feel, and unlike many other EVS, the Q4 e-tron does not have one-pedal driving. On the highway, there’s enough power for merging and passing, but acceleration isn’t as quick as some rivals. The ride is smooth with the suspension doing a good job of soaking up bumps and rough surfaces.
Fuel efficiency is about average for a luxury EV SUV. EPA estimates for my 55 e-tron tester are 107 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined. The 45 e-tron gets 125 MPGe city, 104 MPGe highway and 115 MPGe combined. The Sportback gets 107 MPGe city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined.
The Q4 e-tron has a decent range, although many rivals do better. The single-motor e-tron 45 has a range of 288 miles, while the dual-motor models have a range of 258 miles.
It takes about 12 hours to charge the e-tron from zero to 100% with a Level 2 (240-volt) charger, according to Audi. With a DC fast charger, it takes 28 minutes to charge the battery from 10% to 80%.
The cabin is upscale, as you’d expect in an Audi. Build quality is good and most materials look and feel nice, although there are some noticeable hard plastics. The interior in the boxier SUV is surprisingly roomy for a smaller SUV, with plenty of space for passengers and cargo. Those in front enjoy good leg- and headroom, and even three average-size adults will be comfortable in the second row. Headroom isn’t as generous in the Sportback model Seats are supportive but firm – those who prefer cushier seats may find these tiresome on long drives.
Standard features include remote keyless entry, rearview camera, tri-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, customizable 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster (the Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus), Infotainment system with 11.6-inch touchscreen, navigation, eight-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, two USB ports, interior ambient LED lighting, automatic high-beam headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a panoramic sunroof.
Available features include proximity keyless entry, head-up display, auto-dimming rearview mirror front sport seats, driver’s seat memory settings, power-adjustable passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 10-speaker Sonos audio system, satellite radio, wireless device charging, Wi-Fi hot spot and a universal garage door opener.
Standard driver assistance technologies include forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-centering assist, pedestrian detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking sensors.
Available driver assistance technologies include lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, and park assist
The infotainment system looks great with its large 11.6-inch touchscreen and is straightforward to use with logically arranged menus. The system responds quickly to touch and voice commands. You can say, “Hey Audi” for many commands. Unfortunately, there are no physical knobs for volume or tuning, which is annoying, but at least there are physical controls for climate settings. Another peeve is that the screen has a lot of glare in sunny conditions.
Cargo space is good with 24.8 cubic feet with both rows of seating in place and 53.1 cubes with the second row folded. The Sportback models have slightly more space at 26.1 and 54.4 cubes. A power liftgate is standard, and a hands-free power liftgate is available. Unlike many EVs, the e-tron does not have a frunk (front trunk).
The good:
Relatively low price for a luxury EV
Available in two different body styles and in several trims
Handles like an Audi
Roomy and comfortable cabin
Many standard and available features and tech
Standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
The not-so-good:
No one-pedal driving
Many rivals have better ranges
Some cheap-looking cabin materials
No volume or tuning knobs
Pricing info:
My tester starts at $55,200. The Prestige package is $6,600 and includes the Audi advanced key, alarm system with motion sensor, animation for headlights and taillights, augmented reality head-up display, auto-dimming interior mirror with compass and HomeLink, auto-dimming and power folding exterior mirrors, dual-pane acoustic glass for front side windows, headlight washers, heated steering wheel, Led interior lighting plus package, Matrix-designed LED headlights, memory for driver’s seat and exterior mirrors, power front passenger seat with power lumbar, projection light in exterior mirrors, SiriusXM three-month trial, Sonos premium sound system with 3D sound, and wireless phone charging pad. The Sport Package is $1,800 and includes 21-inch 5-W-spoke design wheels with platinum finish, all-season tires, aluminum front door sill inlays and illuminated S logo, black headliner, front sport seats, high-tech mesh anthracite inlay, top and bottom flattened steering wheel, sport suspension and stainless steel pedal caps. The Cold Weather Package is $1,000 and includes a heat pump and heated windshield. The destination charge is $1,295, bringing the grand total to $66,490.
Bottom line:
The 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron lets you get into a luxury EV without breaking the bank. The Q4 e-tron has enough power and range as well as decent driving dynamics and an attractive, comfortable and roomy cabin. But so do many other EVs, including other luxury and mainstream models. So you’ll want to shop around before making your choice.
