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First there was the e-tron, then the e-tron GT, now Audi are back with their new premium electric SUV - bizarrely named the Q4 e-tron!
This is cheaper, smaller, more city friendly version of the e-tron, essentially it's a bit less posh. But this is no bad thing, in fact, it might actually be better than it's predecessors as it has been built from the ground up on VW Group's MEB platform. Now VW Group have invested in this modular platform, they will be able to churn out lots of different EVs in a quick and cost effective way.
The Q4 might look compact on the outside but it's incredibly spacious inside and packed with responsive technology. It might not be the sportiest EV but its got a bit of poke and clearly Audi are more focused on the driving experience being easy and comfortable.
The Q4 is Audi's way of telling us they are all in on electric, reinforced by their target of this being their 2nd best selling model by the end of 2022. So, what do you think of the design? Tell us in the comments.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Sunny Slough
1:41 Name confusion
2:24 Q4 E-Tron - what is it?
3:08 Spot the difference
4:01 MEB platform
4:18 Design tour
6:18 Small outside, big inside
7:44 Tech talk
9:26 3 versions
10:34 High hopes
10:57 How's the drive?
11:45 A bit of poke
13:20 Tight turning circle
14:29 Concluding thoughts
15:30 Subscribe, support, join
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[@fullychargedshow]

What do you think of the Audi Q4 e-tron? Do you like the design? Tell us below....

[@efiu12]

They didn't have the balls to ditch the faux grille. Designwise, the germans have gotten really lazy and the koreans are wiping the floor with them. Just compare the Ioniq 5 to any eVW

[@MoesKeckeEcke]

@@efiu12 yep sums it up. When myself as a Mercedes wrench monkey is disgusted by the plastic and touchscreen the have everywhere... I do also considered Hyundai for the first time in my life The design from them is nice

[@MoesKeckeEcke]

You could have said "based on an internal combustion engine platform"... No one is going to Google ice as there are loots off other meanings..

[@curioussand1339]

@@efiu12 The Ionic 5 is an unfinished car, close to a prototype and it turns out that even with the 800V system the charging is not that impressive compared to what Tesla can do on 400V. It all comes down to the batteries, which are the real bottleneck. The "low resolution" pixelated light design will look old in a couple of years when they launch a facelifted version with solid light bars

[@curioussand1339]

Clearly the Audi is the best of the cars build on that platform to date.

[@antonthompson7838]

Jack “Look at that boot, you could get a family of four in there” Me “I can’t see in the boot” and it wasn’t for lack of trying either, in desperation I turned my iPad sideways!

[@mattsoutherden]

Also, the boot is considerably smaller than the E-tron...and the other MEB cars.... and.a Q5. My wife has a Zoe, and I would love to go electric when we next change our family car, but this really isn't an alternative to my Q5 from a family holiday perspective.

[@Controlly1]

@@mattsoutherden find the banana box test here on KZbin for both the cars, it isn't scientific but it does tell you something

[@danielthevathason8021]

Jack's a great addition to the team, so comfortable from the outset and has the personality to keep your attention 👍

[@slash196]

Yeah he's brilliant, extremely funny and very natural. I expect he's headed to much bigger things than Fully Charged, sooner rather than later.

[@Stevoc19]

@@slash196 I hope so. Not really a fan of his style of reporting. Please bring back the others, much more enjoyable to watch.

[@nataliejohnson898]

I’ve just ordered a new Q4 Etron 40 & it should be delivered next month Sept 21. I was driving a Cayenne Hybrid for 3 years before deciding to go totally electric with a short list of Tesla x, Jaguar iPace & the Audi. I test drove all 3 & the Audi won on build quality, technology & price. It is a stunning all round car.

[@UAL320]

Did you buy in the United States?

[@andrewholding5799]

First time I’ve watched a review from Jack, and I have to say I’m impressed. Not just with the presentation, but also the car! I test drove the Q4 e-Tron the day before the official release, and I have to say I fell head over heels with it. It isn’t the fastest, it isn’t the best handling, but it is probably the best packaged EV around. That HUD really has to be seen to be believed.

[@nwb741]

I've seen a lot of car reviews to wade through this insane amount of choice, and you are by far the best reviewer I've seen. Great charisma, storytelling, humor, and info!

[@robburgess4556]

Presenter: "Look in the boot" Camera: shows presenter from an angle so that we can't see into the boot

[@wino99999]

Just what I was about to comment!

[@neilm9400]

I thought I missed it because I glanced away.

[@tonybkent]

Great review Jack. I'm a current e-tron 50 driver and when the lease ends in just over 12 months the Q4 is now frontrunner as a replacement. I've loved having the e-tron as a first BEV but it's a bit too big for us - especially where I park to charge at work. The Q4 looks just right and as roomy inside as the "OG" e-tron.

[@Gazb6669]

One of your best presentations. Loved watching it, like your review, really informative and funny. Well done.

[@medialegend]

Nice review, Jack. You've convinced me!

[@tomattime]

Well done captain, an excellent rEView. I think the Q4 looks terrific. Interesting in white too.

[@cristianbrent]

Love this new guy. More of this please!!

[@justinbrown5110]

Big fan. Mine is coming next Thursday. Looking forward to going electric. Can’t wait!

[@petermcadam9815]

Stunning progress, great video.

[@martinbyrne5626]

Another excellent review from Jack

[@mortenmarcherhansen804]

Very nice review. I like it. Already owning a tm3, I’m really enjoying the established car brands takes on this new technology. If you’re not onboard with evs yet, then you are in for a wonderful experience.

[@PedroRafael]

Although the car doesn't "set my pants on fire", the presentation was really cool. Thank you for the details, keep'em coming

[@nickieredshaw7835]

Thanks for another great video saw one in the wild today looked nice car .

[@heatherhoward1178]

That's super cool looking!

[@hdtvkeith1604]

Off topic, aside from another great video I love the cinematography and overall production of your videos.

[@MrLongraphics]

Looks good👍Many current Norwegian e-Tron owners will have a look at this car....and others too. Build quality looks great!

[@1simontebbutt]

Sat watching this video in my Q4 at a charge station just hoping to god you don’t say it’s rubbish 🤣

[@TAPORZZ1]

You've got the same one? You do you! If you enjoy the car, why listen to someone else saying you shouldn't like it? Auto journalists review tonnes of exceptional vehicles, so their expectations are much higher than the average person, because they know a car that "does a thing better".

[@1simontebbutt]

@@TAPORZZ1 it just so happened to come after I watched something else and I was intrigued. We love it, so much so, we have a 2nd one coming next week to replace our other car!

[@franzwetrfres2116]

@@1simontebbutt what do you think of the interior, build quality & material-wise?

[@1simontebbutt]

@@franzwetrfres2116 is it as good as my A6 avant which is about the same list price - no. Is good - yes. Really like the switch back to switches for climate 👍

[@paulfrench7238]

@@1simontebbutt Not as big a boot as the A6 Avant, but more rear space and much nicer to drive as it doesn't have a diesel / petrol / hybrid engine along with the necessary evil of a gearbox. Electric drivetrains are so much better for a normal vehicle. Sports cars are a different matter, but day to day vehicles like A6, then electric all the way. I'm seriously considering ditching my E350d Estate for a Q4 etron 50. The only thing making me hesitate is having to pay to terminate my lease 3 years early on the Mercedes, but I have seriously fallen for how smooth and responsive electric cars are.

[@ronchaloner]

Great Review!

[@MrSuperdoop]

Got my one 3 weeks ago absolutely love it.

[@thomasdavidbassett483]

My new 2024 Q4 arrived in the country a couple of weeks ago. I am as excited about getting it as Jack was demonstrating it. I am sure I am going to have loads of fun with it. Many thanks.

[@richardmcbroom3925]

Brilliant review 👍

[@liam9196]

"Is it a prefix or a suffix?" Easy! It's an affix

[@JayCreates]

What's the definition of affix

[@MarkXHolland]

It's a Screwfix.

[@THE-BIG-ROAD-GRIPE]

Affix? Lol smh. Well I suppose it is stuck on the back of the car 😂😂😂

[@SJ8311]

Airfix.

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

Great bev SUV thank you great review

[@keithbrown339]

Brilliant review

[@Yanquetino]

Came from Patreon to give a thumbs up here without friggin' ads popping up, will return there to comments.

[@primetablet]

The e-tron won't get killed soon, there have already been reports about a big refresh coming in 2023 that will also increase the range. It will be replaced by the Q8 e-tron in 2026 based on the PPE platform.

[@evfocusnow1498]

Great review and informational. I have already been put on a list for one when my Audi dealer gets them end at the end of the year here in Las Vegas.

[@LostWaxProcess]

I look forward to being tailgated by one of these soon.

[@MarkXHolland]

Right. Does it have indicators?

[@Muppetkeeper]

Try being a cyclist, at least we could hear the old Audis

[@MarkHoltkamp85]

Don't stay on the fast lane if you don't belong there 😆

[@Muppetkeeper]

@@MarkHoltkamp85 They tailgate you on your own driveway!

[@79blustone]

Nah, you'll be behind one doing 30mph in a 50. Only blue rinses can afford them with their retirement funds....

[@Bikerbug2020]

Sportback Variant looks very tempting, now need to get the wifey interested.

[@tamer3476]

Fantastic car, would love to get an EV when the time comes, (my ICE falls over) and I think this is the car I would get. Just can’t handle the minimalism the Tesla cars have.

[@Duaneoca]

My current petrol car is a 2004 Mini Cooper, and I was really excited about the Mini Cooper EV... until I heard about it's range. I've been saving my pennies for more than a year now waiting for this car to come out. I don't think I could be more excited!

[@davidgiles9751]

I think this is probably my favorite EV SUV design to date. Not too big and not too small.

[@geosh10]

I just bought one here in the states. The Premium Plus 50 is the trim I chose. So far, it’s an excellent choice, and hopefully, it’s dependable.

[@simonfoy8313]

This guy is a brilliant presenter, hats off!

[@willnye9788]

Can't wait to testdrive the sportback. I'm 30 and drive a Lexus hybrid but this looks like my first EV. I'll wait and see when we get them out here in CA.

[@davidcooper3317]

Can't wait for this car to arrive in New Zealand... it was going to be the end of this year but it's looking like mid 2022. I have the SQ5 Bi turbo diesel it's awesome the best car I have ever owned by far.

[@Marker-er3ro]

Now I’m hungry!!!

[@JacobBurchell]

"Call me chavy.. I am!" hahahaa love it!

[@casioguy]

Great review. Thanks. Wish you have done a proper range test and test the efficiency

[@nealm1814]

Usual Audi formula. Tart up a VW platform and sell it for a premium. I think the designers were in a rush to get to the pub when they got to styling the front.

[@UnderWarranty]

Yeah a wheelie bin looks more exciting then this vehicle.

[@snowstrobe]

That grill looks like a missing k'nex piece.

[@JGRGilbert]

I think that car designers are confused, now that a big radiator grille is not required. They don't know what to do. This fake grille design will soon look anachronistic.

[@MoesKeckeEcke]

@@JGRGilbert yeah.. Why rebuild a design relic of no function from ultra big plastic for stupid customers who expect a car to have a grill... Anyone having this amount of money and in the market for buying an electric platform should not expect any car grill

[@MoesKeckeEcke]

Yeah why not go avantgarde and make the front look friendly with no grill and ultra efficient for the geeks... No just stick a cooking piece of silver plastic to it :-(

[@dlin6870]

Looks much more like what I want in an Audi EV, but still waiting for the A4 and A4 Sportback!

[@werolo3520]

This car looks really nice.

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Great review, as always, Jack - funny, entertaining but still informative. Brilliant. Based purely on the quality of the interior vs the iD4 - there may be spec differences, but, since these are SUVs and I simply don't get the car-buying-public's whole "I need an SUV" mentality, I honestly can't be bothered to check them out - it's probably worth the circa.£10k up-lift to get the Audi...! Having said that, the REALLY smart money would probably go for Skoda Enyaq, anyway - badge snobbery aside - since it looks just as 'striking' as the Q4 and has a WAY better interior than the iD4 (and, at least on visual cues, probably not that far off the Q4's interior in fact...?)

[@tienle355g]

Is there a purpose for the huge front grill?

[@jamesmccormack3229]

I think the Q4 Etron is a really handsome looking EV. Do you feel all the material were spot on with a luxurious will made feel? I am asking as a few other reviewers have commented on the cost cutting in recent Audi and VW' s including the Q4 Etron such as door materials, exposed chair mechanisms etc.

[@woody1569]

Love it and it’s a good price for 40 Audi have done well with this one.

[@kevinisaac9139]

Love it I might sell my q5 for one of these 👍

[@cbrehm100]

Hi, would really like to see INSIDE the boot when you open it at 6:00. What could I get in there?

[@thegreeneyej]

Another good MEB, wish we got them all in the US.

[@hillvalley6716]

Thanks for the clip. It would have been nice to actually see how much room that was behind the rear seats.

[@adriancoppin977]

I really enjoy your style. You pronounce words correctly and it is easy to listen to you. When will the beeb sign you up for TG?

[@reggie3828]

Looks good.

[@JacanaProductions]

Yes but according to Sandy, this platform still has bits left over from Legacy ice vehicles - physical fuses and extra metal bits.

[@seb.]

Sandy is very Ford biased :)

[@lscangus]

great presenter. Nice review

[@derekwalls9584]

About to take delivery of my Q4 hopefully in December, excited at my first venture into electric driving, as a disabled driver charging my car at home is a huge advantage, however I am slightly concerned about accessibility of public charging stations, anyone out there with any experience of accessibility of charing stations, perhaps something for Fully Charged to investigate.

[@AnselmClinard]

Great video. I had one of these as a loaner while the sunroof on my 2019 Etron was being repaired and had all the same feelings. This is a real EV. I was thinking of buying my current Etron off of lease to save $$ but it now feels so dated and limited in range. The Q4 is a real EV. And it does feel roomier then the 2019 Etron. Even my kids felt the same way in the back seat area. Strangely, I’m also looking at the Etron GT. Totally different animal, but the EV of it all in the Q4 is very likable. This would be my third EV. Tesla Model 3, Etron 2019 and the next Audi. It’s hard to go back to a Tesla after experiencing Audi lux and finish. The simple climate control is SO much better-have to underline that fact.

[@stevenbollinger9776]

I remember the Quattro! Of course I do. I'm very old. There were two Germanys back then, West Germany and East Germany. West Germany made VW's and Porsches and Audis and so forth, and East Germany made Trabbies.

[@LasseThomsen]

Being 6ft 4 myself, good to know there is good legroom.

[@woody4431]

Jack's back!

[@Hill_Walker]

Why would a huge SUV be the EV we want? What I want, would be a small convenient reasonably priced EV.

[@nealm1814]

Depends what you think is reasonable but you can have an ID3 from £29, 620 or £214 a month.

[@FrozenDung]

>reasonably priced This isn't Audis job, they make luxury expensive cars VW does the more reasonable priced cars

[@AWAL602]

Car reviewers seem to exist in an alternate universe where everyone has huge amounts of money

[@logicalChimp]

@@AWAL602 More like, Car reviewers review the car in the context of the market it's aiming for.... and in terms of 'Premium mid-size SUV', this *is* 'affordable'... and if / when automakers put out a car that is over-priced for its segment, they do tend to call it out.

[@geraltofrivian516]

Huge? It’s not that big. He’s being hyperbolic in his language, it’s a size of an ID.4 or a compact SUV

[@checoschmidt82]

I want one 😍

[@amandarichards2706]

I currently drive 2020 Q3 which I love but will upgrade to this when released in Oz in 2022

[@AWDRIFTO]

Jack is great.. I have been an avid Electroheads watcher though.

[@bneyarb5037]

This is my dream car I can’t wait for it to come to Australia and be unattainably expensive. Side note; this guy is hot.

[@ukraineSpaceman]

Надзвичайне авто. Дякую за відео.

[@tiktokgirlsss]

I love the new presenter!

[@ChrisTrim]

Be good to see a comparison between this, the Mercedes EQA and VW id4 . All around the 40k ish price and a nice group of mid size cars for families. Seeing most people use PCP they are all relatively aligned (not including xc40 as no PCP!).

[@bxbank]

Why charging networks does it use?

[@ISuperTed]

Well I’ve just order a 40 S-Line. Tried a lot of electric cars (Enyaq/XC40/Ionic 5/ID4) and the Audi is the best combination of range/cost/space for me. I’m a company car driver and on my company scheme the Q4 is cheaper than an Enyaq and about the same as an XC40 so the high ;list price for a Q4 isn’t an issue for me. I really liked the refinement and interior on my test drive and TBH choosing an Audi over a Skoda when it’s cheaper (as a company car) is a no brainier. End of Feb for delivery for mine. Can’t wait.

[@andyhamilton5926]

At 5:17 did you show a picture of rear DRUM brakes?

[@timmurphy5541]

MEB cars have them because they won´t rust through lack of use as happens on other EVs.

[@tomihawk01]

Presenter: Look at that boot... Camera Operator: I'll get that B Roll later Editor: Where's the B Roll Jerry? You forgot the boot B Roll again, didn't you?

[@JulienGordon]

Does it have Lane keep assist?

[@emerson3070]

Audi's are the best cars I've driven

[@clivehale397]

Nice .......

[@NONE2NONE]

When is the release date in the states? None of the Audi dealerships I reached out to have any idea. They just say second half of 2021 lol

[@DavidChow]

Good review. Tempted to test drive one now. And maybe chop in the Tesla earlier than planned.

[@hdtvkeith1604]

Would love to see a Q4 e-tron 50 vs. Volvo XC40 Recharge as they are priced very similarly and seems to be direct competitors at least in the USA.

[@Abisanth11]

2:10 The successor of the e-tron (SUV) is most likely going to be called Q6 e-tron and use the new PPE platform. So Audi will use "e-tron" as the suffix for their electric cars (e.g. A6 e-tron, Q8 e-tron) going forward.

[@superduperawesome6858]

Jack certainly knows his s@*t 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 that'll be ' Jacks@*t' 👍 Nice car BTW!

[@nicolai8920]

This Q40 or an Enyaq 80? Which drives better?

[@AntBangBang]

I like it. I’ve driven A4’s for ages. I really hope they’ll build a saloon on this platform soon. Surely there’s still a market for saloons?

[@richardchester2148]

Keep your eyes peeled in 2023, A6 etron is on its way (pictures of the concept on the web). Also a rumour that an A4 size offering won’t be far behind it 👍🏻. Haven’t driven the Q4 but wasn’t impressed with the interior. However the GT Vorsprung I drove absolutely blew me away, too pricey at the minute but an astonishing car which one day I hope to upgrade to from my S4 (which I can confirm to other commentators on here, has working indicators and doesn’t tailgate because I want my S4 to stay in one piece 🤣)

[@fredbloggs72]

A SUV that "we wanted all along"! Don't let Robert see this. 😜

[@jelle8071]

I'm surprised of how much I like Jack! Doing a great job

[@lucasfunkt]

He's making me want to watch Fully Charged less and less

[@dt8101]

he is not bad. but Robert set the bar very high. Jack has a different type of humor...i don't dislike him...

[@MarkXHolland]

I'm surprised of how much I don't. But I do not know why.

[@jsouto77]

This guy just makes every car look small... Can we have Robert back please 😄

[@rezner101]

I'd have to change that awful looking fake grill. Totally spoils the looks.

[@hughmarcus1]

Totally agree. Audi have been doing massive grilles unnecessarily for a few year now. They could have been brave with this but haven’t. An opportunity missed, I think

[@brudetailers]

They've got to keep up with the latest in kitchen wall tile fashion, come on....

[@melcragg7814]

Terrible for the drag therefore efficiency

[@achenarmyst2156]

As long as they keep these awful grills they are not completely prepared to leave ICE architecture behind.

[@effyleven]

Yes, it is an ugly bugger from the front... I wouldn't have one of those if it was half the price.

[@oa3221]

Is it cheaper than BMWi4 40? Quality is better?

[@Mireaze]

The more affordable, increadibly unafordable audi EV

[@stephensullivan1011]

Ayyy lmaoo 😂

[@TiagoMorbusSa]

Just in time for all the money people are saving by not having any money 👍

[@MoesKeckeEcke]

They will lease it any ways even if you don't drive a lot per year you can still own a big SUV diesel... The trend here in Germany is completely brain dead, vote green treehuggers but buy big heavy diesel/electric suv to save the climate. First thing for the climate? Ditch the kids iPad, they will play fruit ninjas anyways Until then debit card burns

[@marcsimmonds7814]

@@MoesKeckeEcke you could start by having a proper speed limit like everyone else.

[@anydaynow01]

Yep the lockwashers on this ID.4 must be pretty pricey! Or maybe the four circles on the front instead of one just costs that much more.

[@pjaj43]

Proper buttons for the air con, you mean like the 2018 e-Golf?

[@adsheff]

Hate the fake grille. It's time the designers ditched that, it's so pointless.

[@melcragg7814]

Yep, massive wind drag

[@adoatero5129]

When I saw the grill, I immediately thought it looks like some cheapest of the cheap Chinese plastic grill accessory from the 80's.

[@adsheff]

I should add that I do like the video however!!

[@philcrockford5534]

Does it have a built in 'cut every one up when the lanes merge' mode? And an electromagnet behind the front bumper for tailgating? Edit: the adaptive cruise control probably has it all built in.......

[@Muppetkeeper]

Adaptive cruise in this model has a user programmable setting, distance from the car in front can be varied from 2mm all the way up to 7mm.

[@melcragg7814]

Very funny. Lane change winkers optional extra

[@jonstevens5962]

Funny.

[@shake-n-enter]

Gave you the 5000th dumb up - no achievement tho, just saying. nice video bro!

[@atohms]

Ooh no no no the taycan is such a looker!

[@TheVexinator]

Really good job Jack.

[@Longo67831]

I love Audi forever

[@tonystanley5337]

As a new standard test, please state the efficiency at 30 and 70mph on cruise control on a flat piece of road. Do it in both directions on a fixed bit of road and take the average.

[@udishomer5852]

For standard tests of EVs try Byorn Nyland's channel