2027 Audi Q4 e-tron: EV prices slashed by up to $18,000

Audi Australia has officially confirmed the launch of the 2027 Audi Q4 e-tron after it was first revealed four months ago, with highlights including faster charging, a refreshed design, enhanced specification, and significantly reduced pricing compared to the outgoing model.

The updated range is available to order now, with customers who order quattro variants this year eligible for a complimentary six-year, 90,000km service plan.

First deliveries are scheduled to arrive during the first half of 2027.

The price of entry has been reduced by $13,000, though the new base model features less power and a smaller battery pack than the previous range-opener.

That said, opting for one of the quattro models brings a saving of up to $18,000 compared to their respective predecessors, while also boasting more range.

For model year 2027 (MY27) the range will open with the Q4 e-tron 150kW, available in both SUV and Sportback body styles.

Starting from $71,650 plus on-road costs, the Q4 e-tron 150kW is powered by a – you guessed it – 150kW/350Nm electric motor driving the rear axle, teamed with a 63kWh (59kWh usable) battery.

For reference, the previous 45 e-tron range opener outputted 210kW/545Nm and quoted 524-540km of WLTP range from its larger 82kWh (77kWh usable) battery.

Audi Australia hasn't confirmed driving range for local models, but this variant is quoted as having 391-451km of range on the WLTP test cycle in Europe, depending on specification.

The smaller battery supports DC fast charging at up to 160kW, which will see the Q4 e-tron charged from 10-80 per cent in as little as 27 minutes.

2027 Audi Q4 e-tron 150kW highlights:

• 19-inch alloy wheels in 5-V-spoke design
• • Aero black, gloss-turned finish
• Matrix LED headlights
• Digital LED daytime running lights
• Exterior mirrors
• • Heated
  • Auto-dimming
  • Auto-folding
  • Kerbside function – Passenger side
• Keyless entry and start
• Roof rails in aluminium – SUV
• Twin-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel
• Paddle shifters – Recuperation adjustment
• Leather-appointed seats
• Heated front seats
• Power front seats incl. 4-way lumbar
• Driver memory function incl. mirrors
• 3-zone climate control
• Ambient lighting package plus
• Dynamic interaction light
• Brushed aluminium inlays
• Brushed aluminium door sill trims
• Illuminated door sill trims – Front
• 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus digital instrument cluster
• 12.8-inch MMI touchscreen infotainment system
• • Satellite navigation
  • MMI touch response
• 8-speaker Audi sound system incl. subwoofer
• DAB+ digital radio
• Audi smartphone interface
• • Apple CarPlay – Wireless
  • Android Auto – Wireless
• Dual wireless phone chargers – Cooled
• Audi connect plus
• • Navigation and infotainment
  • Remote and control

Standard safety features include:

• Adaptive cruise assist plus
• Autonomous emergency braking – AEB
• Emergency assist
• Side assist
• • Blind-spot assist
  • Exit warning
  • Rear cross-traffic assist
• Front cross-traffic assist
• Swerve assist
• Turn assist
• Proactive occupant protection – Front, side, rear
• Traffic sign recognition
• 360-degree camera incl. 3D view
• Trained parking
• Reverse assist

Audi says the new Q4 e-tron offers up to $20,000 of "enhanced overall value for customers", with plenty of additional kit in the new base grade.

Also worth noting is the now full suite of Audi connect plus services, which previously weren't available for the Q4 e-tron. This perhaps signals imminent changes coming from the wider Volkswagen Group stable too.

Sitting atop the lineup is the Audi Q4 e-tron quattro, again available in SUV and Sportback body styles.

The dual-motor powertrain sees quoted system outputs of 250kW/545Nm, good for a 0-100km/h claim of 5.4 seconds. Range from the larger 82kWh (77kWh usable) battery has risen to 494km for the SUV and 509km for the Sportback – previously 488-503km.

DC charging capacity has increased from 175kW to 185kW, meaning 10-80 per cent takes the same 27 minutes as the base model. The battery can also be automatically or manually preconditioned for optimal efficiency.

2027 Audi Q4 e-tron quattro adds:

• Progressive steering
• Adaptive damping
• S line exterior package
• Singleframe grille in body colour
• • Black mask
  • Aluminium trim inlays
• 20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in 5-arm aero design
• • Silk matte grey gloss-turned finish
• S line interior package
• Leather-appointed Sport front seats incl. S logo
• S logo on door sills
• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel
• Headliner in black
• Stainless steel pedals
• Audi drive select
• Augmented reality head-up display

The Q4 e-tron quattro is available with an optional 12-inch passenger display, newly introduced with the facelifted range.

It offers access to navigation, media and entertainment functions, and has a masking function so as to not distract the driver when the vehicle is in motion.

The 2027 Audi Q4 e-tron lineup in Australia will be offered in six exterior paint finishes, including several new hues.

Carryover finishes are Pebble grey, Mythos black metallic and Glacier white metallic; while Tambora grey metallic, Plasma blue metallic and Sage green metallic are new.

As before, the Q4 e-tron is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre new vehicle warranty as well as 12 years of manufacturer warranty for bodywork against corrosion perforation.

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