Audi Q4 e-tron upgrade brings bidirectional charging, more range and new interior
Audi's electric bestseller, the Q4 e-tron, gets a major upgrade with bidirectional charging, increased range up to 592 km, and a revamped digital interior.
592 km
47,500 euros
185 km
What Happened
Audi has unveiled a comprehensive upgrade for its Q4 e-tron electric SUV, introducing bidirectional charging for the first time in an Audi model, along with a redesigned interior, increased range, and faster charging. The updated Q4 e-tron can now power external devices via Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) or serve as home energy storage with Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) in select markets. The electric motor efficiency has improved by around ten percent, contributing to a maximum range of 592 km for the Q4 Sportback e-tron performance.
“With this product upgrade, the Audi Q4 e-tron is not only more modern and striking in appearance but also impresses with an improved interior. New features and numerous improvements to the vehicle make the electric entry point into the Audi brand even more attractive – for families and our fleet customers.”
185 kWkW
for Q4 SUV and Sportback e-tron quattro performance models, up from 175 kW
27 minutesminutes
at a fast-charging station for models with 82 kWh battery
- Bidirectional charging (V2L and V2H) – an Audi first
- Digital stage interior with 11.9" instrument cluster and 12.8" MMI touch display
- Optional 12" passenger display and augmented reality head-up display
- Second-generation digital OLED rear lights with proximity warning
- ChatGPT integration for natural voice interaction
Why this matters
The upgrade makes the Q4 e-tron more practical for daily use with faster charging, longer range, and the ability to power home appliances or feed energy back to the grid, marking Audi's first bidirectional charging model.
Terms in This Story
- Bidirectional charging
- Technology that allows an EV battery to both receive energy from the grid and send energy back to external devices or a home.
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
- A function that lets an EV power external electrical devices, such as e-bikes or camping equipment.
- Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
- A system where an EV's battery supplies stored energy to a household, often integrated with solar panels.
- Digital OLED rear lights
- Advanced rear lights using organic light-emitting diodes that create customizable light signatures and can communicate with other road users.
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