2023 Audi Q4 e-tron quattro Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
62
out of 100
B-
#100 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability73
25% of overall
Efficiency46
25% of overall
Economics64
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.

Efficiency46/100

EPA efficiency2.89 mi/kWh 51

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

EPA range236 mi 31

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

Fast-charge speed61 mi / 10 min 50

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

Economics64/100

Energy cost per mile8.0¢/mi 51

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

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,276/yr 81

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$16.62 / 100 mi 51

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

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
8.0¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$964
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,276/yr
Fast-charge speed
61 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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