Audi Q4 e-tron 45

Overview

The 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron 45 is a cracking premium compact electric SUV, slotting neatly into Audi's growing EV line-up. This rear-wheel-drive '45' trim offers a brilliant balance of Audi's renowned refinement, decent poke from its updated motor, and practical range. It's a seriously compelling choice against rivals, bringing that desirable four-ring badge to the family EV segment. In the EU, expect pricing around €52,950 new, with used examples from the recent refresh appearing near €39,900, making it a strong contender for your hard-earned cash.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Q4 e-tron 45 carries forward the brilliant updates it received in late 2023. This means you get the significantly punchier 210 kW rear electric motor, which replaced the older '40' model, offering quicker acceleration. Battery thermal management has been improved, allowing for more consistent fast charging, and the DC charging peak for this RWD model is a handy 135 kW. Audi also retuned the suspension for a more comfortable yet controlled ride, making this already accomplished EV even better sorted for European roads.

Design & Exterior

The Q4 e-tron 45 boasts Audi's signature sophisticated SUV styling, with a bold, closed-off Singleframe grille and sharply creased lines that give it real road presence without shouting too loud. Standard LED headlights light up the way, with fancy Matrix LEDs available for extra pizazz. This '45' trim looks smart, measuring 4588 mm in length, 1865 mm wide (sans mirrors), and 1632 mm tall. Expect stylish alloy wheels as standard, contributing to its premium, understated appeal that’s pure Audi – sleek and modern.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Q4 e-tron 45, and you're greeted by a typically Audi cabin: superb build quality, plush materials, and a cool, minimalist design. There's ample space for four adults to lounge comfortably. Tech-wise, you get Audi's slick MMI touch infotainment system, likely with an 11.6-inch screen, and the brilliant Virtual Cockpit display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. For your luggage, there's a generous 520 litres of boot space, expanding to a massive 1490 litres with the rear seats folded flat. No frunk, though!

Performance & Driving Experience

The Q4 e-tron 45, with its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) powering the rear wheels, is a smooth operator. It packs a healthy 210 kW and a hefty 545 Nm of torque, good for a brisk 0-100 km/h sprint in just 6.7 seconds – nippy enough for daily duties and motorway merges! The driving experience is refined and composed, with the updated suspension providing a great balance of comfort and agility. Regenerative braking is well-integrated, helping you claw back some energy while cruising around town.

Range, Battery & Charging

This Audi Q4 e-tron 45 rocks a 77 kWh usable battery pack (82 kWh nominal) delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range estimate of around 436 km – plenty for most journeys. Efficiency is rated at a respectable 5.66 km/kWh. For charging, the standard 11 kW on-board AC charger will juice it up overnight. When you're out and about, it can gulp down electrons at up to 135 kW from a DC fast charger via its CCS Type 2 port, getting you from 10-80% in under 30 minutes. Solid!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is top-notch, with the Audi Q4 e-tron scoring a full 5 stars in Euro NCAP crash tests. Standard kit on the '45' trim includes Audi Pre sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and lane departure warning. You can bolster this with optional packages bringing goodies like adaptive cruise assist to take the strain out of long drives, blind-spot monitoring (Side Assist), and a surround-view camera system to make parking a doddle. So, it’s well-equipped to keep you and yours protected.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

In Europe, Audi typically offers a 2-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, though this can vary slightly by country, with options to extend. Crucially, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Powertrain components generally align with this battery cover. Maintenance intervals are usually every 2 years or 30,000 km. While extensive complimentary maintenance isn't common in the EU, the Q4 e-tron is proving to be a reliable electric steed.