2023 Audi Q4 e-tron Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
76
out of 100
A-
#39 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability73
25% of overall
Efficiency68
25% of overall
Economics82
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability73/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.7% / yr 62

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency68/100

EPA efficiency3.32 mi/kWh 79

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range265 mi 46

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed70 mi / 10 min 67

Peak 175 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics82/100

Energy cost per mile7.0¢/mi 79

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,401/yr 90

Against the Audi Q7 (21 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$184/yr 80

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$14.46 / 100 mi 79

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
7.0¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$839
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,401/yr
Fast-charge speed
70 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$184
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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