Audi Q4 E-Tron Range change after 3.2 software update?

[@PaulSeagers]

My July 2021 Q4 40 was upgraded last week too and I made a trip down the M3 to Southampton (about 75 miles) at the weekend. It seemed to consistently show better consumption than recent experience (by 0.3-0.4 miles/kWh) in both directions when using the adaptive cruise control set to 75mph (several roadworks to slow things down as well though). Not had a chance to do further investigation on the real range though. Overall really enjoying the changes in the upgrade.

[@danilopineda8428]

Hi mate. I'm new to audi and am considering to get my q4 soon. Do you have to pay for software upgrades or how is the process for that? Cheers

[@PaulSeagers]

@@danilopineda8428 , Hi at the moment all the updates are free as is the mobile connectivity. I think that there is some speculation that Audi may tie the updates to your Audi connect licence, which we get for free up to the first 3 years I believe and then have to pay for this, but don't think this is confirmed yet.

[@Lowieken73]

The YT algorithm stopped showing your video's, but now mine has been delivered at the dealer I remembered and checked if you had some new stuff. Probably the 3.2 will be in the car from the start so I won't be able to compare it to the old version. Can't wait to pick it up, but still running through are company procedures to get my current car ready for return.

[@timpaterson2872]

Thank you

[@timallen6324]

I've had a few examples of this too. Especially on longer trips where I drive sensibly Example.... 100% charged at the start of the trip...after 45 miles still had 304 range. Potentially just under 350 miles for a 316 range car (I have an image of the virtual cockpit to show this)

[@abadtahir3975]

Helloo there .. i charged my new q4 40 for first time till 80% abd it show that i have range just 290km is this normal because it look like very low range for me

[@edinreviews]

It’s very dependent on weather, driving style and how much heating you use. At this time of year I get about 230 miles (365km approx) from 100% charge so 290km seems about right.

[@abadtahir3975]

@@edinreviews thanks for answer Aedin .. i live in ukraine so i think weather here close to you .. is it normal to charge till 100% because i have private garage with max charge power of 4kw/houre

[@edinreviews]

@@abadtahir3975 Audi recommends limiting the charge to 80% to preserve battery life but I think this is mostly for rapid charging. I charge to 100% fairly often but only on slow chargers so I think you’ll be fine doing the same.

[@abadtahir3975]

@@edinreviews thanks Aiden .. i think like this too so i will listen to your advice and charge it till 90%

[@chrismurray3198]

I have 96% battery yet it’s only saying I will get 180 miles which seems rubbish! Any tips or reasons why this is the case?

[@edinreviews]

The range is based on your most recent driving. If you have had the heating on a lot and averaging a lower miles per kWh the estimated range will drop. As you drive it constantly adjusts so the estimated range may go back up🤔

[@chrismurray3198]

@@edinreviews we are planning a longer trip in the next week so hoping the range will increase on it!

[@edinreviews]

@@chrismurray3198 if you can use the heated seats to keep you warm rather than the heater, or pre-heat the interior before taking the car off a charger that will make a difference 🤞🏻

[@MrAshtonunderlyne1]

I don’t have drive way, is it easy to live with electric?

[@edinreviews]

It depends on what chargers are available locally. We have two EVs and no charger at home or at work so all our charging is done locally. 90% of our charging is done on a free “fast charger” (11kW). There’s one a five min drive from our house and one that about an 8 min walk from my work. Most of the rest is done on a similar charger at our local leisure centre. It’s 35p/kWh but it’s 1 min walk from the house. We tend to charge for hours at a time at times when the cars would be sitting idle anyway. Have a look at Zapmap or ABRP and see what is available in your area 👍🏻

[@wolfpack_rob1644]

How are u getting 306 miles range?

[@edinreviews]

It’s not usually as high as that, normally it’s 280-290 miles max on a full charge. That week the weather had warmed up so I didn’t need heating, but it wasn’t warm enough to need air conditioning so the HVAC was running pretty much as a fan using very little power. Everything else was the same as a normal commuting week for me - a mix of 60mph and 30mph roads with traffic. Average 4.4m/kWh that week, but it was a one off lol

[@terraindown]

General Kenobi!