Review: Audi Q4 e-tron.
Our full review · Specs & price Belgium 2026
Real-world range = WLTP × 0.78 (Belgian winter conditions, motorway 130 km/h). Official BE configurator price, .
Our review of the Audi Q4 e-tron
The Q4 e-tron is Audi's best-selling EV in Belgium, and there's a good reason: it's built here. The Audi Brussels plant has assembled the Q4 e-tron since 2021 — a concrete fact for a Belgian buyer who values local production. The manufacturer figure is 520 km WLTP. The real-world figure is about 400 km in mixed use. At €47,900, it sits on Volkswagen's MEB platform — the same one as the VW ID.4 and the Skoda Enyaq, which sell for €8,000 to €10,000 less. That's the main sticking point.
Driving & comfort
On the road, the Q4 e-tron is comfortable and predictable — neither sporty nor soft. On the E411 towards Namur, it soaks up rough surfaces effortlessly, with road noise kept in check at 120 km/h. The steering lacks bite but suits everyday family use perfectly. The interior is well built, with a virtual instrument cluster and a large central screen — Audi quality clearly noticeable next to the VW ID.4. Rear space is fine for two adults, a bit tight for three.
Daily charging
The Q4 e-tron uses the 400V architecture (MEB platform). DC charging is capped at 135 kW — so on an Ionity 350 kW charger it tops out at 135 kW, meaning 10 to 80% in about 36 minutes. That's the MEB's Achilles' heel against 800V platforms (Q6 e-tron: 270 kW, 21 minutes). For everyday home charging on an 11 kW wallbox, a full charge (82 kWh) takes about 7h30 — perfect for overnight charging.
Total cost of ownership
At €47,900, the Q4 e-tron costs roughly €8,000 to €10,000 more than a Skoda Enyaq iV 85 (identical platform, 390 km real-world, €38,990). The difference is justified by Audi's perceived quality, standard equipment and slightly better residual value. For a Belgian company, 100% deductibility in 2026. At 16 kWh/100 km and €0.28/kWh, the energy cost is €0.045/km versus ~€0.11/km for a diesel SUV of the same size.
- Built in Belgium (Audi Brussels, Forest): the only premium electric SUV assembled on Belgian soil
- 400 km real-world in mixed use: enough for Brussels–Belgian coast (110 km) there and back with a comfortable margin
- Build quality and interior finish clearly a notch above the VW ID.4 on a comparable base
- 8-year / 160,000 km battery warranty, dense Audi service network in Belgium
- MEB 400V architecture: DC charging capped at 135 kW, i.e. 36 min for 10→80% — slow against the available Ionity 350 kW chargers
- Price €47,900 vs VW ID.4 ~€39,900 or Skoda Enyaq ~€38,990: same platform, same battery, €8,000–9,000 difference
- Real consumption: often exceeds 20 kWh/100 km in winter or at high speed, cutting real range to ~340 km
- No V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) on the base version
Our verdictThe Q4 e-tron is a solid, comfortable and well-built electric SUV. If the Audi badge and Belgian production matter to you, and your use is mainly suburban with regular Belgium-to-coast trips, it makes sense. If you're after the best euro-per-kilometre value, the Skoda Enyaq or VW ID.4 do the same trip for less.
A Belgian family looking for a comfortable EV with a reliable service network, a manager on company leasing, a driver who values local production and Audi residual value.
A buyer comparing solely on price-to-range, or a driver who regularly does long trips and would gain more from the Q6 e-tron (800V, 270 kW DC).
Full specifications
Audi Q4 e-tron in Belgium — what you need to know
Typical Belgian trips
With 400 real km, the Q4 e-tron covers Brussels–Ardennes (≈ 260 km return) without charging, Brussels–Coast (≈ 220 km return) without charging.
Tax benefit
For self-employed and companies, this model is 100% tax-deductible in 2026 (last year at this rate). No direct purchase grant for individuals. Road tax is greatly reduced for this EV.
Home charging
With 11 kW AC, a full charge from 20% takes approximately 6 hours on an 11 kW wallbox. On a 230V plug (2.3 kW): about 29 hours. Overnight charging easily covers the average 50–80 km/day.
Frequently asked questions — Audi Q4 e-tron
What is the real-world range of the Audi Q4 e-tron?
The Audi Q4 e-tron is rated at 520 km WLTP (82 kWh version). In real Belgian conditions — motorway at 120 km/h, 10°C, occupants and luggage — expect between 370 and 410 km. In winter below 0°C, it drops to 300–330 km. In everyday mixed use around town and the ring road, real range sits around 390–420 km. Brussels–Belgian coast (110 km) is easily covered there and back with no charging stop.
Is the Q4 e-tron built in Belgium?
Yes. The Audi Q4 e-tron is assembled at the Audi Brussels plant, in the Forest district of Brussels. It's one of the few premium electric SUVs produced in Belgium. The plant employs several thousand workers and has converted its production lines to fully electric. Local manufacturing is a concrete argument for Belgian companies and buyers who care about the supply chain and the production carbon footprint.
What is the difference between the Q4 e-tron and the VW ID.4?
The Q4 e-tron and the VW ID.4 share the same Volkswagen Group MEB platform, the same battery (82 kWh gross), the same DC charging power (135 kW max) and similar performance. The main difference is the quality of the interior finish (clearly better on the Audi), the design and the slightly better residual value. The Q4's entry price is about €8,000 higher than the ID.4's. The choice comes down to how much you value the badge and the finish.
What is the DC charging power of the Q4 e-tron?
The Q4 e-tron accepts up to 135 kW on DC charging (CCS2). On an Ionity 350 kW charger it tops out at 135 kW — i.e. 10 to 80% in about 36 minutes. That's slower than the Q6 e-tron (270 kW, 21 minutes) but fine for a motorway stop. The limit comes from the 400V architecture of the MEB platform, shared across the whole VW Group range on this base (ID.4, Enyaq, Born).
Is the Q4 e-tron suitable for a Belgian family?
Yes, that's its main target. The boot offers 520 litres (VDA standard), and the rear seats comfortably take two adults or two children in car seats. For 3 adults in the back it's tight. The load space is enough for an Ardennes weekend with two children and the essentials. The 135 kW DC charging lets you take a 36-minute break on the E411 if needed — which roughly matches a family's sandwich/toilet stop on the move.
Q4 e-tron or Q6 e-tron: which to choose for a Belgian family?
It's above all a question of budget and use. The Q4 e-tron (€47,900, 400 km real-world, 135 kW DC) suits everyday Belgian trips with occasional long weekends. The Q6 e-tron (€74,900, 481 km real-world, 270 kW DC) adds a real technological leap: 800V architecture, charging twice as fast, extra range. For exclusively Belgian use, the Q4 is enough. For regular European trips or drivers in a hurry, the Q6 justifies the €27,000 more.