The Audi Q4 e-tron - one of the best selling electric cars in the UK - has been treated to a refresh, with a revised cabin, updated exterior and most notably, improved range.
On the outside, the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV and coupe-inspired Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback gains a more modern and expressive look, including new front and rear bumpers that accentuate the car’s broad stance.
The front grille has new inserts and is now colour matched to the body, instantly appearing sleeker and more modern than before. Additionally, functional air intakes channel airflow around the front wheels, giving the car a streamlined and cohesive appearance, as well as reduced drag.
At the front of the car, optional matrix LED headlights are customisable for both functionality as well as appearance, allowing drivers to select their own “light signature.”
While the rear clusters retain the same central light bar, the design has been upgraded with ‘second-generation’ OLED technology to improve safety and functionality.
Audi also offers optional proximity lighting to warn other road users when they are too close.
Three new exterior colours and five new wheel designs have also been added to the range, giving drivers even more customisability for their car.
Within the new interior, the Q4 e-tron boasts expanded digital features for a more immersive user experience. At the heart of the cabin is the digital stage, a panoramic display with an 11.9-inch instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch MMI touch display.
The redesigned dashboard has two wireless smartphone chargers and a revised interior door trim, while new standard features such as sport seats and ambient lighting are included, plus intelligent Audi assistant, which can control vehicle functions via voice command and can answer your questions on the car.
An adaptive driving assistant is available for additional driver convenience, helping with acceleration, braking, maintaining speed and distance as well as lane guidance.
Most importantly, increased range and greater charging capacity makes the Audi all the more powerful - the choice of two new battery options are available, at 63kWh and 82kWh.
The standard model with a 63kWh battery and single motor can get you up to 273 miles, up from the previous 251. The Sportback version boasts a range of 280 miles.
The ‘Performance’ trim level, with the larger 82kWh battery wins for the farthest range, with up to 367 miles on the Sportback, compared to 359 from the SUV.
Maximum charging capacity in the quattro performance and Q4 Sportback performance editions has also increased from 175kW to 185 kW, making the stops on journeys shorter, going from a battery charge of 10 percent to 80 percent in about 27 minutes.
Everyday usability is also improved with an increase to towing capacity of 1,800kg in the models with four-wheel "quattro" drive. The car is also the first Audi to feature the brand new bi-directional charging capability, giving the driver the ability to power electrical devices or use the car as an energy storage solution for the home.
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