2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron review - MORE POWER, LONGER RANGE, AN UPDATED SUSPENSION

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- Audi's entry-level all-electric model is the Q4 e-tron.
- Introduced for 2022, this compact EV SUV shares key mechanical components with the Volkswagen ID.4.
- The Q4 e-tron received a significant refresh for 2024, bringing more power, longer range, and an updated suspension.
- The changes were aimed at making the Q4 e-tron more competitive against other small luxury electric SUVs.
- Vehicles don't often get a significant refresh so quickly after being introduced but the Audi Q4 e-tron needed an upgrade.
- When introduced for 2022, the EV SUV arrived with driving range and battery charging capabilities that were behind the curve, not to mention a jittery suspension tune that wasn't becoming of its Audi badge.
- The 2024 refresh paid off and the updates help the Q for e-tron go farther, charge faster, and ride better.
- The Q for e-tron isn't a leader among luxury electric vehicles.
- Though range is sufficient for most daily needs, Level 3 fast charging speeds are well below 200 kW, leading to prolonged stops at public charging stations.
- The cheap-feeling hard plastics and overlooked details in the cabin detract from the Q for e-tron's luxury positioning.
- Though braking performance is sufficient, the Q for e-tron is equipped with rear drum brakes, equipment typically found in low-cost economy cars.
- The Q for e-tron lacks a one-pedal driving mode, unlike many modern EVs.
- The Q for e-tron has zippy acceleration and nimble handling, which is good for getting around town.
- Clever storage solutions in the cabin improve the ease of use.
- Audi offers the Q for e-tron with two all-electric powertrains, both drawing power from an 82 kWh battery pack.
- Driving range of more than 280 miles is the most of any Q for e-tron, too.
- The 2025 Q for 45 e-tron can recharge up to 150 kW, not a particularly impressive figure.
- To 80% battery charging should take about 30 minutes on a DC fast charger.
- The upgrade 55 powertrain is a dual motor configuration, provides electric AWD.
- These motors combined to produce 335 hp.
- The Q4 55 e-tron hits 60 mph in 4.7 seconds.
- The 2024 Q for e-tron also received a 2024 Top Safety Pick accolade from IIHS.
- All Q for e-tron models come equipped with driver-assist and active safety features including front automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beams, and road-sign recognition.
- The Q for e-tron doesn't provide an abundance of interior space.
- Passenger and cargo capacities suffice, but some rivals have even more.
- The new Q for 45 e-tron is the entry-level offering, but it has a certain appeal.
- It misses out on signature Audi Quattro AWD.
- Its single rear motor is more powerful than last year's equivalent.
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