# Audi Q4 e-tron — Used Car Buying Guide

AutoScout's analysis of the Audi Q4 e-tron on the UK used-car market. Backed by 33 million DVSA MOT tests, current AutoTrader pricing, and depreciation curves derived from CAP/Glass's Guide data.

Live interactive report: https://autoscout.fyi/cars/audi-q4-e-tron

## Verdict

- **Best value year**: 2022
- **Ideal trim**: 40 S line
- **Target mileage**: 20,000–40,000 miles
- **Max previous owners**: 2
- **Target price**: £24,500

## Why this model

The Audi Q4 e-tron is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a premium electric SUV that blends style, comfort, and practicality. It offers a smooth, quiet ride, a high-quality interior, and enough range for most daily driving and longer trips. It's essentially a more luxurious version of the popular VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq, sharing the same excellent MEB platform, but with that distinctive Audi feel and design. It's a solid, well-built EV that feels great to drive and own.

## What you should pay

The used EV market has seen some significant adjustments recently, making premium options like the Q4 e-tron more accessible. A 2022 model has already taken the steepest hit in depreciation, offering much better value than buying new. While still a premium vehicle, prices have settled, and you can now find good examples for a fair price, especially compared to its original RRP. Expect to pay a bit more than its platform siblings (ID.4, Enyaq) due to the Audi badge and interior quality.

## Which trim to buy

The '40 S line' trim is definitely the sweet spot for the Q4 e-tron. The '40' designation means you get the larger 77kWh (net) battery, offering a much more usable real-world range (around 250-300 miles depending on conditions) compared to the smaller '35' battery. The 'S line' trim adds a sportier exterior look, upgraded interior finishes, and usually better standard equipment like larger wheels and sportier seats, without pushing the price into the top-tier '50 quattro' territory. It's the best balance of range, features, and value.

## What to check before you buy

- Early software glitches (often resolved with updates)
- Infotainment system occasional freezing
- Some owners reported charging port issues

## Running costs

Running an Audi Q4 e-tron is generally very cost-effective. For home charging, if you're on a standard UK electricity tariff (around 34p/kWh), you're looking at about 9.7p per mile. However, if you switch to a smart EV tariff like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus (around 7.5p/kWh overnight), this drops dramatically to about 2.1p per mile. For 10,000 miles a year, that's roughly £970 on a standard tariff or a mere £210 on a smart tariff. Road tax for EVs is free until April 2025, after which it will be £195 per year. Insurance costs are moderate for a premium EV, varying based on your personal circumstances.

## Key stats

- **Fuel Type**: Electric
- **Horsepower**: 201-295 hp
- **Mpg**: N/A
- **Reliability Score**: Good
- **Safety Rating**: 5-star Euro NCAP (2021)

## Trim comparison

| Trim | Price new | Price used | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 35 Sport | £45,000 | £20,000 | 52kWh (net) battery; 170 hp; LED headlights |
| 40 S line | £52,000 | £24,500 | 77kWh (net) battery; 204 hp; Sport suspension |
| 50 quattro S line | £60,000 | £29,000 | 77kWh (net) battery; 299 hp (quattro AWD); Matrix LED headlights |

## Depreciation forecast

| Year | Estimated value | Retention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | £24,500 | 100% |
| 2027 | £22,000 | 90% |
| 2028 | £19,800 | 81% |
| 2029 | £18,000 | 73% |
| 2030 | £16,500 | 67% |

Buying a 2022 Q4 e-tron in 2026 means you're picking it up after the initial steep depreciation curve has flattened out. EVs, especially premium ones, lose a significant chunk of their value in the first 3-4 years. By buying a 4-year-old model, you're letting the first owner absorb that big hit, and you'll experience a much slower rate of depreciation over your ownership period. It's a smart way to get into a premium EV without the new car price tag.

Total value lost since new: 32.65%.

## Alternatives to consider

- Skoda Enyaq iV
- [Volkswagen ID.4](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/volkswagen-id4.md)
- [Hyundai IONIQ 5](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/hyundai-ioniq-5.md)

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Source: AutoScout (https://autoscout.fyi). Part of a review of the UK used-car market across 500+ models.