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Q4 e-tron winter range

In Canadian winter driving, expect a Audi Q4 e-tron 45 e-tron to cover roughly 370 km at 0°C and 269 km at −20°C, compared with 463 km rated.

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Rated
463 km
120 km/h
358 km
0°C
370 km
−20°C
269 km

Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km

Rated (NRCan)Highway at 120 km/h (estimate)Winter at 0°C (estimate)Winter at −20°C (estimate)

Q4 e-tron range at 0°C

Around freezing, we estimate the Q4 e-tron keeps about 80% of its rated range. Heat pump fitment on the Q4 e-tron varies by model year and trim, so we use a mid-point between heat-pump and non-heat-pump results. Check the window sticker of a specific vehicle.

Q4 e-tron range at −20°C

At −20°C, battery chemistry slows and cabin heating runs hard, so we estimate about 58% of rated range. The best Q4 e-tron ranks #47 of 62 in our −20°C estimates.

VersionRatedAt 0°CAt −20°CLoss at −20°C
45 e-tron463 km370 km269 km42%
55 e-tron quattro404 km323 km234 km42%

Q4 e-tron range in cold weather in Canada

Most winter range loss is temporary: it returns when temperatures rise. Owners in Canada recover a good share of it by preheating the cabin and battery while still plugged in, using seat and steering wheel heaters instead of high cabin temperatures, parking in a garage when possible, and keeping tires at the recommended pressure, which drops as air cools.

Fast charging is also slower on a cold battery. If the Q4 e-tron offers battery preconditioning, set your navigation to the charger so the battery warms on the way.

Q4 e-tron range in kmAll versionsQ4 e-tron highway range120 km/hBest EVs for Canadian winter rangeRanked at −20°CEV range loss in winter by modelAll models

Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026), 2026 model year unless noted. Estimates explained in how we estimate.