Audi’s updated Q4 E-Tron ditches physical climate controls for a touchscreen-centric cabin, adds bidirectional charging up to 2.3 kW, and improves range to 592 km.
Audi has unveiled the updated Q4 E-Tron, focusing on digitalizing the cabin and adding new EV features. The crossover receives a series of technical improvements, but the biggest change is the elimination of physical climate control buttons—now all functions are integrated into the infotainment system.The interior is more screen-oriented: a central 12.8-inch display is combined with an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster. A 12-inch passenger screen, the largest in the brand’s history, is available as an option. This move underscores Audi’s trend of ditching traditional controls for touch interfaces.From a technical standpoint, the update is clearer. The Q4 becomes Audi’s first EV to support bidirectional charging (V2L), allowing the car to serve as a power source delivering up to 2.3 kW. In select markets, V2H functionality for powering a home will also be offered.
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Charging and efficiency specs have also been upgraded. The version with an 82 kWh battery now supports up to 185 kW, adding about 180 km of range in just 10 minutes. A full charge from 10% to 80% takes roughly 27 minutes. Thanks to a new electric motor and revised transmission, total range increases to 592 km on the WLTP cycle.Despite the tech improvements, the update raises ergonomic concerns. Ditching physical buttons is a controversial move, especially given the criticism of modern interfaces. Still, Audi continues its push toward full digitalization, betting on software solutions and a suite of features.Overall, the Q4 E-Tron becomes a typical representative of the new EV generation: more technology, more screens, and less traditional interaction with the car.
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