Audi Q4 e-tron: the electric compact SUV gets an upgrade
missing translation: fa.article-intro.reading-time – Audi New Zealand – 05/05/2026
- A new interior, cutting-edge infotainment, and expanded digital features offer an even more immersive user experience
- Increased range and greater charging capacity make the electric SUV even more powerful
- The Q4 e-tron impresses with optimised real-world practicality: enhanced driver assist systems, upgraded quality and bidirectional charging
New Zealand, May 5, 2026 – Audi is making the Q4 e-tron more versatile than ever with a range of new features. Inside, the refreshed model impresses with a reimagined digital stage, intuitive controls, and an abundance of space. Outside, the electric SUV now boasts a sharper design and new lighting features. Increased range, greater charging capacity, and more intuitive operation make the car more convenient for everyday use.
“While this is a product upgrade, the new Audi Q4 e-tron feels more like an all-new model. Not only is it more modern and striking in appearance but it also impresses with an all-new interior,” says Greg Leet, General Manager of Audi New Zealand. “A suite of new features and technological advances further enhance its position as the electric entry point to the Audi brand, and we look forward to shaping the offering for the New Zealand market.”
Audi New Zealand is yet to confirm the model range line up for the Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback. Customers are encouraged to register their interest online to receive this information in the coming months.
The Q4 e-tron is the first Audi model to support bidirectional charging – its high-voltage battery can both receive energy from the grid and feed it back to external devices. For example, the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows e-bikes to be charged from a power socket in the trunk or via an adapter on the charging port.
In everyday life, customers reap the benefits of significant upgrades to the EV drive systems. Thanks to an even more efficient electric motor customers can drive up to 592 kilometres* of range (based on the Q4 Sportback e-tron performance).
Globally, both models are offered with two battery sizes: 63 kWh gross and 82 kWh gross.
In the Q4 SUV e-tron quattro performance and Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro performance, the maximum SUV charging capacity has increased from 175 kW to 185 kW. On longer journeys, this keeps charging stops brief: in some variants, the high-voltage battery charges from 10 to 80 percent in about 27 minutes. For the Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro performance*, it is possible to add 185 kilometres of range in just ten minutes. Plus, the battery can be automatically or manually preconditioned for better charging performance.
A leap in comfort and flexibility awaits customers in the all-new interior, which is also optionally available in the S line. The heart of the spacious cabin is the digital stage: a panoramic display with an 11.9" instrument cluster and a 12.8" MMI touch display keeps everything in clear view. An optional 12" passenger display with a customisable standby design completes the setup. The intelligent Audi assistant controls vehicle functions via voice command and can answer questions about the logbook. Comfort and ambiance are further enhanced by dynamic interaction lighting, a new center console, and two cooled inductive charging trays, each with 15 watts of power
Audi has also taken the lighting to the next level: up front, digital LED daytime running lights with segmented technology create digital light signatures for instant recognition, selectable through the MMI. Second-generation digital OLED rear lights significantly improve safety and functionality while also making a bold design statement. In addition, the optional proximity lighting warns other road users when they get too close.
You can find detailed information about the Audi Q4 e-tron models at the Audi Media Center.
*The official EV range figures determined by the WLTP test should be used as a guide only, or for vehicle-to-vehicle comparison. Actual results may vary due to factors such as driving or environmental conditions.
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