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Audi Q4 e-tron Home Charging: Complete UK Guide (2026)
Vehicle guide
Everything you need to know about charging an Audi Q4 e-tron at home in the UK — charge times, best chargers, tariffs, costs, and installation guide.
Battery
77 kWh
20–80% at home
~6h 45m
AC limit
11 kW
20–80% at 8p
£3.70
Range
~240 mi
Vehicle-specific tariff cost
Audi Q4 e-tron charging cost at 10,000 miles.
EV electricity only, using 3.1 miles per kWh and assuming every charging kWh reaches the listed lower rate. Household electricity and the postcode-dependent standing charge sit outside these figures.
Compare the full household bill, eligibility and achievable off-peak share in the EV tariff decision guide.
Charger picks
Audi Q4 e-tron: 3 chargers we’d pick
Picked for the trade-offs that matter most when you’re buying for Audi Q4 e-tron specifically.
Best fit for Audi Q4 e-tron
Ohme Ohme Home ProDirect API link to Octopus Intelligent Go and Agile means the Q4 e-tron's 77 kWh battery fills on the cheapest overnight slots without any manual scheduling.
- Price
- £539
- Power
- 7.4kW
Three-phase output up to 22 kW means the Wallbox delivers the Q4 e-tron's full 11 kW AC rate; a five-year warranty and compact IK10 build complete the fit.
- Price
- £513
- Power
- 7.4kW / 22kW
Three-phase Eco+ solar mode sends surplus roof generation directly to the Q4 e-tron's 77 kWh battery; for solar households, every clear day adds meaningful free range.
- Price
- £599
- Power
- 7kW / 22kW
Charging Specs
The Q4 e-tron uses a Type 2 connector, which means every UK home charger will work. One variant quirk: the entry-level Q4 35 has a 7.4 kW onboard AC charger, while the 40/45/50 step up to 11 kW. On single-phase UK supply (most homes), all of them cap at 7 kW.
| Spec | Q4 35 e-tron | Q4 40/45/50 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 55 kWh usable | 77 kWh usable |
| Max AC | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Max single-phase (UK) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Efficiency | ~3.4 mi/kWh | ~3.1 mi/kWh |
| 0-100% at 7 kW | ~8 hours | ~11 hours |
| 20-80% at 7 kW | ~4.5 hours | ~6.5 hours |
Practical Charge Times
| Duration | kWh | Q4 35 Range | Q4 50 Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | 14 kWh | ~48 miles | ~43 miles |
| 4 hours | 28 kWh | ~95 miles | ~87 miles |
| 6 hours | 42 kWh | ~143 miles | ~130 miles |
| 8 hours | 56 kWh | ~190 miles | ~174 miles |
Best Home Chargers
Ohme Home Pro — Best for Smart Tariffs (£539)
Talks directly to Octopus tariffs and schedules itself to the cheapest slots.
Wallbox Pulsar Max — Best Compact (£513)
Among the smallest chargers on the market. Six colour options, well judged against the Q4's restraint.
Andersen A3 — Best Premium (£900)
Anodised aluminium, 247 colours, hidden-cable system. In keeping with the Audi's design language.
Full lineup at our charger comparison.
Running Costs (10,000 miles/year)
| Tariff | Rate | Q4 35 Cost | Q4 50 Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Intelligent Go | 8p | £235 | £258 |
| Octopus Go | 8.5p | £250 | £274 |
| Standard | 26.11p | £768 | £842 |
| Petrol Q3/Q5 | — | £1,800+ | £1,800+ |
Installation
Standard process: choose charger, site survey, 2-4 hour installation, £800-1,200 total. See our installation guide or cost breakdown.
The Bottom Line
Type 2 connector, sensible battery, efficient enough to keep running costs under £260 a year on the right tariff. There is little drama to home charging a Q4 — and that is the point.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
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