AUDI Q4 e-Tron and Q4 e-Tron Sportback: Audi's new ELECTRIC ADVANTAGE in the compact class

Pri Audi think seriously with an electric offensive. The Ingolstadt brand has introduced a pair of compact SUVs that will be serious competitors Ford Mustang E-Tech, Tesla Model Y and a relative Volkswagen ID.4. The newcomers will be available with three sets of equipment, two different batteries and rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Start selling models Q4 e-Tron in Q4 e-Tron Sportback is announced for June this year, and the price of the basic model with the label Q4 35 e-Tron, which amounts to 41.900 euros. This specimen has 52 kWh batteries that work with one electric motor of maximum power. 125 kW (170 HP) in 310 Nm of maximum torqueand the latter is powered by a rear wheelset. From a standstill to a hundred, the Q4 35 takes nine seconds, and its range according to WLTP measurements is 340 kilometers.

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In the middle of the offer is a model Q4 40 e-Tron, which has 77 kWh batteries and an electric motor on the rear axle that can 150 kW (204 HP) in 310 Nm of maximum torque, when accelerating from standstill to 8,5 in 5 seconds, it also has XNUMX20 kilometers of electric range. All in all, it’s quite similar, not to say identical, to the values it brings as well VW ID 4.

Audi Q4 50 e-Tron it moves a pair of electric motors that also draw energy from 77 kWh batteries. The most potent electric specimen has the highest power electric motor on the rear axle 150 kW (204 HP) and 310 Nm of maximum torque, and in case the driver wants more grip or power, the front electric motor of power is included in the operation of the system. 70 kW (102 HP) and 150 Nm of torque. System power thus achieves 220 kW (299 HP), which is enough to sprint from a standstill to a hundred in 6,3 seconds, and the range according to WLTP criteria is 480 kilometers. Charging at 125 kW charges the battery up to 80 percent into something more than half an hour.

Interior is designed in the typical Audi style, which in the case of the model Q4 e-Tron it also brings the experience of virtual reality in the form of displaying important information behind the windshield. Let's mention more the largest screen of the infotainment system MMI (11,6-inch) in all Audi vehicles so far, the Sonos brand audio system and of course 10,25-inch digital gauges. It should also be mentioned that despite the relatively compact dimensions, Audi engineers managed to create quite spacious cars, which also offer for the second row of seats. 520 liters of luggage space.