Audi Q4 e-tron Polestar 3

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Audi Q4 e-tron Polestar 3
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 52,950 € 79,995
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 78/100 72/100
Reliability (differs) 70/100 66/100
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 60/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 58/100
Practicality (differs) 71/100 78/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 530 628
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77 107
Power (hp) (differs) 286 489
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.7 5
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 180 210
Length (mm) (differs) 4588 4900
Width (mm) (differs) 1865 1968
Height (mm) (differs) 1632 1614
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2145 2654
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 175 250
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1200 2200
Boot (l) (differs) 520 484
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.5 19.6
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Audi battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Value retention: Residual value of electric compact SUVs volatile; insufficient stable data per trim · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Audi Q4 e-tron · Practicality: boot 520 l VDA figure + 5 seats + 5 doors + braked towing weight 1200 kg manufacturer figure, reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 (heavier vehicle lowers score) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 19.6 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Practicality: Boot 484 l + frunk 32 l + towing weight 2,200 kg vs EV SUV segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 2024 (facelift)

Audi Q4 e-tron

Compact electric SUV on the MEB platform, shared with the Volkswagen ID.4. The 2024 facelift brought more power and faster charging. WLTP around 530 km (manufacturer figure, indicative); winter range is lower according to owners (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · Long Range Dual Motor (2024)

Polestar 3

Full-size EV SUV on the SPA2 platform, shared with the Volvo EX90. The Long Range Dual Motor has a 107 kWh battery (usable, 111 gross), 489 hp system power and WLTP range 628 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 250 kW. Braked towing weight 2,200 kg, boot 484 l. Software was mentioned at launch as a point to get used to, partly resolved with OTA updates (public owner reports).

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