DecodedCars2026 Audi Q4 e-tron
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV, Sportback 4dr SUV
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 288 mi · 9.5 h on 240 V
- Length
- 180.7 in
- Curb weight
- 4,872–4,883 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 31 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,872 lb (4dr SUV).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 288 miles and takes about 9.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Q4 e-tron — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Q4 e-tron →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 180.7 in | 73.6 in | 63.4 in | 108.7 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 4,872 lb | 50/50 |
| Sportback 4dr SUV | 180.7 in | 73.6 in | 63.4 in | 108.7 in | 62.6 / 61.8 in | 4,883 lb | 50/50 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 45 e-tron EV | 170 kW Asynchron 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 288 mi · 29.4031 kWh/100mi | – | $650 | – |
| Q4 55 e-tron quattro EV | 80 and 210 kW Asynchron 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 251 mi · 34.626 kWh/100mi | – | $800 | – |
| Q4 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro EV | 80 and 210 kW Asynchron 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 251 mi · 34.626 kWh/100mi | – | $800 | – |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron.
Similar 2026 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron (this car) | 288 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (1)
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor · Sep 24, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V638000 · 1,042 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
- Risk
- In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagenâs number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
Not every 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other Q4 e-tron years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 e-tron | 288 mi | 180.7 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 4 |
| 2024 Q4 e-tron | 265 mi | 180.7 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 22 |
| 2023 Q4 e-tron | 265 mi | 180.7 in | Not rated | 4 | 27 |
| 2022 Q4 e-tron | 241 mi | 180.7 in | Not rated | 5 | 8 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →