Electric · 2021–now
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All about the Audi Q4 e-tronAll about the Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!) engine
The Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!) engine was fitted to the Audi Q4 e-tron (2021–now). In the EU that is 100.0 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 286 hp, 204 hp, 299 hp, 105 hp, 170 hp, 109 hp, 95 hp, 340 hp, 265 hp, 121 hp.
The most expensive known risk is charging faults (on-board charger): it usually appears at 20,000–150,000 km and costs €500–2,500 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Usually none; some cars show reduced range or a yellow drive-battery warning, with a rare risk of overheating
Fix: Ask a dealer to check by VIN that the recall is done: software update, inspection, and replacement of modules that are out of specification
Signs: Car is dead or will not switch on after a few days parked; screens reboot or freeze
Fix: Install the current ID software (3.x or newer) and have the quiescent current measured; replace the 12V battery only if it was deeply discharged
Signs: Drive power cuts out while driving, warning on the dash; steering and brakes keep working
Fix: Ask a dealer to check by VIN that the battery management and pulse inverter software updates are installed
Signs: Whistle or hum from the rear drive unit, or jerks when pulling away
Fix: Software update for motor control and inverter first; inspect the drive unit only if the noise stays
Signs: Range about 5-10 % below new; less in winter
Fix: Normal; check the battery state of health before buying. VW covers the battery for 8 years / 160,000 km against falling below 70 %
Signs: The screen freezes or goes black, sometimes together with the driver display
Fix: Restart it with a long press on the power button; the lasting fix is a software update at the dealer
Signs: AC charging stops or will not start, 12 V battery warnings
Fix: Software update first; a failed on-board charger is replaced (on some cars under a recall)
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,050–4,300. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Audi Q4 e-tron with the Electric (VW group MEB / e-up!) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre rotationWheels | every 10,000 km | €20–45 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Drive unit oil checkTransmission | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4, EV-rated)Wheels | usually at 30,000–50,000 km | €450–900 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric210 kW (286 hp) | 34.1 % | 2022–2025 | — | — |
| Electric150 kW (204 hp) | 27.1 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric220 kW (299 hp) | 6.0 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric77 kW (105 hp) | 5.8 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric125 kW (170 hp) | 5.7 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric80 kW (109 hp) | 4.7 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric70 kW (95 hp) | 4.5 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric250 kW (340 hp) | 3.8 % | 2022–2025 | — | — |
| Electric195 kW (265 hp) | 3.4 % | 2021–2025 | — | — |
| Electric89 kW (121 hp) | 2.9 % | 2024–2025 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
The faults with the highest risk: charging faults (on-board charger) (20,000–150,000 km, €500–2,500).
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Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026