AUDI Australia is cutting the asking price of its electric SUV lineup by as much as $24,250 when the updated Q4 e-tron arrives next year. The new midsize electric SUV, scheduled for a showroom appearance in the first half of 2027, will see the rear‑wheel‑drive model start from $71,650 plus on‑road costs. That is a $13,250 discount compared to the outgoing 45 e‑tron model, and the company will charge the same base rate for both the SUV and Sportback body styles.
Price cuts and entry‑level specs
The savings are larger for quattro variants. Audi prices the updated Q4 e‑tron quattro SUV from $81,650 plus on‑road costs, while the Sportback starts at $83,250. Both drop $24,250 compared to their predecessors. The new rear‑drive model steps down to a 150 kW motor and a 63 kWh gross battery pack, with a usable capacity of 59 kWh. Audi has confirmed DC charging will hit 160 kW for the entry model, and the quattro model’s DC charging capacity increases to 185 kW, with a claimed 10‑80 percent recharge time of 27 minutes.
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Interior upgrades and competition
On the inside, Audi has added more standard equipment despite the lower prices. The cabin features the ‘digital stage’ layout with a 12.8‑inch MMI touchscreen and an 11.9‑inch Virtual Cockpit Plus. The base models include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two cooled phone chargers, and heated, electrically adjustable front seats with memory. An augmented‑reality head‑up display is standard across the range.
Buyers opting for the quattro can select a 12.0‑inch passenger‑side screen, which provides access to navigation and media functions behind a privacy shield to prevent the driver from seeing it. The all‑wheel‑drive models gain progressive steering and selectable damper control. Quattro buyers can also opt the S line exterior package with 20‑inch wheels and a body‑coloured grille. The quattro variant accelerates from 0‑100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and boasts a WLTP range of 494 km for the SUV and 509 km for the Sportback.
Sales context and ordering
The pricing overhaul follows a strong first year for the Q4 e‑tron in Australia. Audi sold 939 examples in 2025, making it the brand’s top‑selling EV and putting it comfortably ahead of the then‑new Q6 e‑tron, which recorded 551 deliveries. The order has reversed so far this year as Q4 stocks run down ahead of the updated model. Audi delivered 216 Q4 e‑trons in the first seven months of 2026, allowing the newer Q6 e‑tron to move ahead in the company’s local EV sales rankings.
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Orders for the quattro are already open, and the company expects the updated range to strengthen its position in the compact, premium segment. While the rear‑drive model gives up power and battery capacity in return for its lower price, the quattro retains the larger 82 kWh gross battery and gains a 250 kW dual‑motor drivetrain.
Audi is also developing a lithium‑iron phosphate battery for lower‑cost versions, potentially replacing the nickel‑manganese‑cobalt chemistry used by the current entry model as it looks to reduce battery cost and vehicle weight. Ordering details will be announced closer to launch.
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