The drive portfolio of the Q4 e-tron® lives up to the expectation of a wide range of customers - from the urban commuter in the heart of Los Angeles, to the long-distance driver on the outskirts of Orange County. The entry Q4 40 e-tron® has an estimated output of 150 kW, while the top-of-the-range Q4 50 e-tron® quattro offers two electric motors with all-wheel drive. The combination of the two motors delivers a maximum estimated output of 220 kW.
For efficiency, the motor on the front axle comes into action only when high power or a strong grip is needed, with the electric all-wheel drive featuring a temporary on-demand asynchronous motor (ASM) for the front wheels. An asynchronous motor's key advantage, especially on the front axle, is that it does not use any energy when it is not needed and does not add load resistance, keeping efficiency similar to that of the rear-wheel-drive Q4 40 e-tron®.