Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro

Overview

The 2025 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro is a seriously stylish electric SUV coupé, blending Audi’s premium feel with zero-emission motoring. It’s a cracking all-rounder in the competitive premium EV space. This 45 quattro trim brings gutsy all-wheel-drive performance and a practical real-world range, making it a compelling choice. Expect a new price around €56,950, with used examples fetching about €46,880. It’s got the looks, the badge, and now even more substance thanks to recent updates, ready to take on rivals with confidence and a dose of Audi sophistication.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro benefits from some tasty recent upgrades. You’re looking at a more potent rear motor, bumping power to 210 kW and boosting torque significantly for punchier acceleration. DC fast charging for this all-wheel-drive model now peaks at a zippy 175 kW, and battery pre-conditioning helps achieve that faster. Audi has also fettled the suspension for a comfier yet more dynamic ride and sharpened the steering response. Plus, an assisted lane change function is now available, adding to its tech appeal.

Design & Exterior

This Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro is a real head-turner with its swooping coupé roofline and Audi’s signature assertive styling. Up front, the bold singleframe grille and sharp optional Matrix LED headlights give it serious road presence, while a distinctive LED light bar spans the rear. It's perfectly proportioned, measuring 4588 mm in length, 1865 mm wide (excluding mirrors), and 1614 mm tall. The 45 quattro trim often sports specific alloy wheel designs, enhancing its athletic stance, and you can usually spec S line styling for an even more aggressive look.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro and you’re greeted by Audi’s typically top-notch cabin. Materials feel plush, build quality is solid, and the design is modern and driver-focused. There's ample space for five, though the Sportback roofline might just trim rear headroom for the tallest folks. You get a generous 535 litres of boot space, expanding to a massive 1460 litres with the rear seats folded flat. Tech-wise, Audi's MMI infotainment with an 11.6-inch screen and Virtual Cockpit are standard, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. No frunk, though!

Performance & Driving Experience

The 45 quattro is no slouch, zipping from 0-100 km/h in a brisk 6.6 seconds! Its dual-motor setup (an Induction Motor at the front and a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor at the rear) delivers a potent 210 kW and a hefty 679 Nm of torque through its all-wheel-drive system. This means confident, grippy handling in all conditions and effortless cruising. The ride is typically composed, soaking up bumps well, especially with the retuned suspension. Regenerative braking is strong and adjustable, allowing for efficient one-pedal driving if you fancy it.

Range, Battery & Charging

Under the floor, the Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro packs a 77 kWh usable battery, giving it a real-world range of around 439 km, as calculated by Green Cars Compare. Efficiency is a respectable 5.7 km/kWh. For charging, its standard 11 kW AC onboard charger will juice it up fully in about 7.5-8 hours overnight. Hit a DC fast charger, and it can gulp down power at up to 175 kW, taking you from 10-80% in about 28 minutes – pretty handy! The CCS Type 2 port is conveniently located for European chargers.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is sorted with an excellent 5-star Euro NCAP rating. The Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro comes equipped with key assistance systems like Audi Pre Sense Front for autonomous emergency braking and lane departure warning as standard. You can bolster this with optional packs adding goodies like adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree camera system for tricky parking manoeuvres, and traffic sign recognition. The recently added assisted lane change function further enhances its semi-autonomous capabilities on the motorway, making long drives a doddle.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Audi typically backs the Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro with a comprehensive warranty. Expect a general vehicle warranty of 2 years with unlimited kilometres, often extended to 3 years/90,000-100,000km in many European markets. The crucial high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee against excessive degradation (usually to 70% capacity). Maintenance is generally lower than petrol cars, and Audi service plans can help manage costs. Built on the robust MEB platform, reliability prospects are looking good for this electric Audi.