by Audi Q4 e-tron Model Updates
Audi is actively testing updated versions of its Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron electric vehicles. Both models will debut in 2026 and will receive design changes and updated powertrains. Prototypes already reveal an updated interior with a curved display.
Interior Changes
Spy photos have already captured prototypes of the future 2027 models during testing. Now they have also managed to look inside, where quite significant changes are visible.
While the current model features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.6-inch multimedia system, the updated prototype has a completely new instrument panel with a separately positioned curved display. It resembles the solution already used in newer models such as the A5, A6, as well as the Q3 and Q5.
This will likely mean the system will consist of an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch multimedia system. It also wouldn’t be surprising if an optional 10.9-inch display panel for the front passenger appears.
Other details are not yet visible, but the production model may receive additional changes, including a new steering wheel and updated controls. Updates to trim, upholstery, and standard equipment can also be expected.
Exterior Updates
Externally, a slightly updated front end with narrower air intakes featuring a horizontal accent is visible. The grille is camouflaged but is expected to be updated and may receive an illuminated four-ring logo.
Evolutionary design changes continue at the rear. In the Sportback version, a slightly updated bumper with thin ventilation openings, a modified diffuser, and rear lights that look the same are visible, but the production model may have updated graphics.
Technical Updates
The biggest changes are expected under the hood, as electric vehicle technology has advanced significantly since the Q4 e-tron debuted in 2021. This likely means more efficient electric motors, improved batteries, and updated fast-charging technologies.
The current model offers a range of powertrains, including a rear electric motor with 282 hp. An all-wheel-drive variant with 335 hp and an estimated EPA range of 258 miles is also available.
The update to Audi’s Q4 e-tron lineup is happening in the competitive compact electric crossover segment, where demands for range, charging speed, and interior are constantly growing. Transitioning to a new platform or its deep modernization could be a key factor in maintaining competitiveness against models like the Tesla Model Y. The focus on larger and more integrated displays aligns with the general trend in the automotive industry, where infotainment systems are becoming the central element of driver-vehicle interaction. The success of these updates will largely depend on whether Audi can find a balance between innovation and affordability, especially considering the dynamic price reductions for electric vehicles from other manufacturers.
