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Used Audi Q4 e-tron for sale: everything you need to know

Audi has rapidly populated its lineup with electric options, and the Q4 e-tron is one of the most popular. Launched in 2021, it’s available in both regular SUV and swoopy-roofed Sportback formats.

Like some of its rivals, the Q4 e-tron doesn’t limit you to just a single powertrain option, with three to choose from - which expands your choice on the used market too, letting you select between range, cost, and performance. There are more interesting EVs and better cars to drive, but serial Audi buyers should find plenty to like.

The Q4 e-tron is similar under the skin to the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq, both of which make useful alternatives if you’re not laser focused on the Audi image. Premium rivals include the BMW iX3 and the Mercedes-Benz EQB, while the Tesla Model Y is a strong seller in this market too.

Should you buy an Audi Q4 e-tron?

If you’re looking for a premium-badged family SUV, there’s little reason not to put the Q4 e-tron on your shortlist, beyond the fact that this is a very competitive class, and many of the Q4’s rivals do things equally well - so you’d be equally justified in going for one of those instead.

The Q4 e-tron’s strengths, in both SUV and Sportback forms, are its high-quality interior (much like other Audis), a well-judged ride (at least on the smaller wheel options), and range estimates that are broadly competitive with others in this class.

The interior is modern and sophisticated without trying to be too flashy - and is simpler than some bigger Audis with their dual touchscreen layouts. It’s well finished, giving it the edge over the VW and Skoda models that share this platform, and it’s pretty practical too - the boot is well shaped and sized in both SUV and Sportback versions, with larger seats-down capacity in the former and a marginally bigger boot seats-up in the Sportback.

Q4 e-trons feel reasonably agile, thanks in part to most models powering their rear wheels, and a tight turning circle that really helps in town. Some others in this class are more entertaining, but like many electric Audis, the Q4 scores particularly well on refinement.

For a similar driving experience but for less money (and, admittedly, with interiors that don’t quite match that of the Audi), the related Skoda Enyaq and Volkswagen ID.4 are worth a look, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB and BMW iX3 are the closest premium alternatives, the BMW in particular having a sportier feel than its rivals. Sporty isn’t a word you’d describe the Tesla Model Y with, but it sells well for several good reasons: range, performance, and the convenience of the brand’s Supercharger network.

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What’s the best used Audi Q4 e-tron model to buy?

Mid-range Q4 e-tron 40 models are probably the pick of the range. They don’t quite have the snappy acceleration of the more powerful e-tron 50, and you forego all-wheel drive, but unless those things are vital then the roughly 20 extra miles of range are welcome, and you’ll save a bit of money in the process.

Sport trim opens the range and it too is a good place to start, promising the best ride quality since it rolls on the smallest wheels and comes with ‘comfort’ suspension rather than the S Line’s sport option, and again maximises your range - as the smaller wheel and tyre package has less rolling resistance than the bigger options.

Used Audi Q4 e-tron range and performance

• Audi Q4 e-tron 35: e-tron 35 models power their rear wheels with a 170PS electric motor, and have 52kWh of usable battery capacity. That combination delivers 0-62mph in 9 seconds, and 208 miles of WLTP range.
• Audi Q4 e-tron 40: In ‘40’ form the rear motor now makes 204PS, dropping the 0-62mph run down to 8.5 seconds. A larger battery with 77kWh of usable capacity increases range to up to 316 miles depending on specification.
• Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: All ‘50’ models are all-wheel drive and branded ‘quattro’, with a combined 299PS output and 0-62mph time of 6.2 seconds. They get the same 77kWh battery pack as the e-tron 40, so range dips slightly to 298 miles at its most efficient.

What used Audi Q4 e-tron trim levels are available?

On both the SUV and Sportback versions of the Q4 e-tron, Audi offers four trim levels which should be familiar to anyone who has experienced a modern Audi. In typical EV style even the base model is well equipped, while walking up the range gives you bigger alloy wheels, exterior styling differences, more luxurious materials in the interior, and high-end audio options.

• The Q4 e-tron Sport comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, ‘comfort’ suspension, LED headlights, a power tailgate, front sports seats, three-zone air conditioning, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit driver display, radar cruise control, and rear parking sensors.
• The Audi Q4 e-tron S Line upgrades to 20-inch alloys, sports suspension with a 15mm lower ride height, S Line exterior styling, privacy glass, cloth and leatherette sports seats, and a perforated leather-trimmed steering wheel.
• The Audi Q4 e-tron Edition 1 gets 20-inch alloys, matrix LED headlights, a black styling pack, and leather electrically-adjustable sports seats.
• The Audi Q4 e-tron Vorsprung steps up to 21-inch wheels, adjustable dampers, Nappa leather seats, a panoramic glass sunroof, an upgraded Virtual Cockpit display, a 580-watt and 10-speaker Sonos audio system, a head-up display, and a gesture controlled automatic tailgate.

Used Audi Q4 e-tron dimensions and boot size

The Audi Q4 e-tron’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4588mm 
• Width: 1865mm (without mirrors), 2108mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1632mm (Sportback 1614mm)

The Audi Q4 e-tron’s boot size is:

• 520 litres (Sportback 535 litres)
• 1490 litres with the rear seats folded (to roof, Sportback 1460 litres)

Used Audi Q4 e-tron road tax

All Q4 e-trons are electric only, and therefore all currently benefit from zero-rate Vehicle Excise Duty - in other words, you won’t pay anything in annual car tax.

How much is it to insure an Audi Q4 e-tron?

The Q4 e-tron range spans insurance groups 26-40, and things are no different for the Q4 Sportback e-tron, with almost identical insurance groups, model for model. This compares pretty favourably with the BMW iX3, which sits in insurance groups 44 and 45, so the Audi should be cheaper to insure.

Read our full Audi Q4 e-tron review