2021 Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUVs debut, features you will love [Apr 16, 2021]
2021 Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUVs debut, features you will love
Audi has revealed the production versions of the Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV, and its coupe twin the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback. The concepts were shown about a year ago. The Audi Q4 e-tron sits between the traditionally powered Audi Q3 and the Q5 in the line-up.
2021 Audi Q4 E-Tron Battery Size, Range, Acceleration, Charging
Both, the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Q4 e-tron Sportback can be had with two battery options and three variants. The smaller battery has 52 kWh of usable capacity while the larger one increases this to 77 kWh.
Interestingly, an Audi, the Q4 35 e-tron and the Q4 40 e-tron variants are propelled by a single electric motor in the rear axle. The base version males 170PS from the smaller battery pack while the Q4 40 e-tron makes 204PS. Both make 310 Nm but the 35 can get from 0 to 100 in 9s while the 40 does this in 8.5s. 2021 Audi Q4 E-Tron is also the best with its range, managing 520 km(WLTP) in a full charge. The Q4 35 e-tron has a 349 km range for the Sportback version(341 km for the standard version).
Exterior Design
The 2021 Audi Q4 e-tron twins follow Audi's new EV design direction. There is a new interpretation of the Audi grille, which is now blanked out and finished in a contrasting shade. Other traits that have been possible with the EV architecture are the long wheelbase, short overhang and large wheels of 19 and 20-inch sizes. The bodywork has been tightened up with significantly more pronounced creases and smoother cuts. Another pleasing trait is the dropping roofline, more pronounced in the Sportback. The Audi USP of striking light signatures remains here as well, the highlight being the full-width taillamps.
Interior Design & Features
The new EV-focused Audi design theme is quite apparent with the sharply defined, stepped dashboard. The Q4 e-tron has reverted to a single central touchscreen of up to 11.6-inches. The centre console is aggressively angled to the driver.The digital instrumentation features new graphics .The new steering wheel has touch-sensitive controls. Another highlight is the AR-equipped HUD. Keeping with the theme of sustainability, each of the seats of the Audi Q4 e-tron is made from 26 recycled 1.5-litre PET bottles while recycled polyester is used to upholster the seats.
The Q4 e-tron twins can charge at up to 125 kW with the larger battery which adds 130 km in ten minutes. The smaller does this fast charging at up to 100 kW and can be used with a 7.2kW wall box. This capacity increases to 11 kW with the bigger battery.
2021 Audi Q4 E-Tron Price
Prices will start at EUR 41,900 in Germany, before taxes and duties. There is no announcement yet on an Indian launch.
2021 Audi Q4 E-Tron Launch Date
The Audi Q4 e-tron will launch in Europe in June 2021, with Sportback following in a few months.