Audi has revealed the 2027 Q4 e-tron - its mid-cycle update for the brand’s most accessible electric model. On the outside, changes are minimal: the same proportions, same two body styles (SUV and Sportback), same 4,588 mm length on a 2,764 mm wheelbase. The real work happened inside, and not everyone will welcome every decision.
Three power levels, one major range jump
The powertrain structure is familiar, but the numbers are better. Entry is the 35 e-tron: 170 hp, 63 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive, 451 km WLTP. The sweet spot of the range is the 45 e-tron, now rated at 282 hp and 530 km WLTP in SUV form - or 592 km in the lower-roofline Sportback. That Sportback figure puts it well ahead of most compact EV rivals. The top variant, the 55 e-tron quattro, adds a front motor for 335 hp, all-wheel drive, and a 5.4-second 0–100 km/h time, with 560 km of range.
Both 82 kWh variants charge at up to 185 kW DC - 10% to 80% in 27 minutes, or roughly 180 km recovered in ten minutes at a fast charger.
V2L bidirectional charging - an Audi first
The most technically significant update is vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, which Audi is bringing to its lineup here for the first time. A 230V/2.3 kW socket is built into the boot floor. An external adapter on the side charging port increases capacity to 3.6 kW. For buyers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, vehicle-to-home (V2H) adds the ability to feed household circuits directly. Towing capacity on the quattro version increases by 400 kg to 1,800 kg.
Interior: a curved screen, no climate buttons
The dashboard is gone. In its place: a single curved unit combining an 11.9” virtual cockpit and 12.8” infotainment screen. Physical buttons for the climate controls have been removed - all temperature and airflow adjustments now run through the touchscreen. This is the change that will divide opinion most sharply. The optional 12” front-passenger display is the largest ever offered in any Audi. An AR head-up display, ChatGPT voice assistant integration, and dual wireless charging pads round out the tech package.
European orders open in June 2026. Germany pricing starts at €47,500 for the SUV with the smaller battery; the Sportback adds €1,950 per variant.
