Powering the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron will be an all-electric setup. The Q4 e-Tron will feature 295 hp output from the motor that channels power to all four wheels. The peak torque output from this motor is expected to be around 339 lb-ft with a single-speed automatic transmission on offer. Just like other electric vehicles, the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron too will be extremely easy to drive and will have huge reserves of power and torque right from the get-go, making it an extremely powerful and fun-to-drive vehicle.
The Q4 e-tron will be available with two powertrain options in the United States which are termed as 40 and 50. Both variants come with the same single-speed transmission. The 40-grade model would feature a 77-kWh battery pack and a single electric motor in the rear axle while the 50-grade model will feature the same 77-kWh battery pack but this time along with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration delivering the earlier mentioned combined power output of 295 hp and maximum torque measuring 339 lb-ft.
Model
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2022 Audi Q4 e-tron
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E
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2021 Tesla Model Y
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2022 Nissan Ariya
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MSRP
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$45,000
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$46,595
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$41,990
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$40,000 (expected)
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Engine
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Electric Motor
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Electric Motor
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Dual Motor Setup
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Electric Motor
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Transmission
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Single-speed automatic
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Single-speed direct drive
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Single-speed direct drive
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N/A
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Power
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295hp
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266hp
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384hp
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242hp
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Torque
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339 lb.-ft
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438 lb.-ft
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376 lb.-ft
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N/A
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Top Speed (MPH)
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N/A
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101
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135
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N/A
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Quarter-Mile (seconds)
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N/A
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13.8
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12.7
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N/A
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With an overall 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds in the highest spec model, the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron is definitely not the fastest car in the segment. But overall, the performance from this powertrain is sufficient and more than enough for everyday usage. In comparison, when it comes to sheer power through the motor, Tesla is still the top dog of the EV world.
How does the 2022 Audi Q4 e-Tron Handle?
The older models of the Audi Q4 e-tron SUV did struggle with the driving dynamics, however, the suspension setup was pretty well-balanced. The heavy body shell does take a toll on the overall dynamics of the car and the steering too is not very responsive. Overall, the Q4 e-tron definitely leaves a lot to be desired, especially for those who like to push the vehicle through the corners. The models equipped with the e-quattro AWD system are expected to provide more grip and stability around corners as well in straight lines.
The brand is expected to improve the overall handling characteristics of the vehicle with the launch of the 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron model. The fact that the Q4 e-tron is also built upon the Volkswagen ID.4 platform does imply that the usual strategy of keeping the battery pack in the lower central section of the vehicle has been used in this case also to improve handling as well as stability.