Current
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- DC charging
- 115 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.6 s
SUV · RWD · 5 seats
Electric car comparison
Change carsAudi Q4 e-tron vs NIO ET5
Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.
Current
- Range
- 500 km*
- Battery
- 90 kWh
- DC charging
- 100 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.0 s
Sedan · AWD · 5 seats
Data checked 17 July 2026
Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Leads
Audi Q4 e-tron
91
/100
Smart Score verdict
Audi Q4 e-tron leads
3-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
NIO ET5
88
/100
| Score category | A · Q4 e-tron | B · ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 85/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 81/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 99/100 | 100/100 |
| Performance 10% weight | 61/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 90/100 | 92/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 40/100 |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Audi Q4 e-tron | B Reference model NIO ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 425 km | 500 km Better |
| Useable battery | 77 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Efficiency | 181 Wh/km | 180 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 462 km | 494 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 115 kW Better | 100 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 28.0 min Better | 38.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes Better | No |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 515 L Better | 386 L |
| Curb weight | 2,165 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes Better | No |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | 4.0 s Better |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg | 1,400 kg Better |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | Yes Better | No |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes Better | No |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | May 2026 | December 2022 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
| Market | A Audi Q4 e-tron | B NIO ET5 |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €47,500 | From €59,500 |
| Country Netherlands | From €45,990 | From €62,700 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £46,260 | Not listed |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Audi Q4 e-tron trims
-
Q4 e-tron performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron quattro (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 410 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron quattro performance (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron (MY27)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 340 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 45 (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 420 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 40 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 405 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 55 quattro (MY24-25)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 395 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 55 quattro (MY26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 395 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 45 quattro (MY24-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2023–2026
- Range
- 395 km*
- Battery
- 77 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 50 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 45 quattro (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 76.6 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Q4 e-tron 40 (MY25-26)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 325 km*
- Battery
- 59 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 35 (MY21-23)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2023
- Range
- 285 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Q4 e-tron 35 (MY24)
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 285 km*
- Battery
- 52 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
Model family
NIO ET5 trims
-
ET5 Long Range
Current- Model years
- 2022–present
- Range
- 500 km*
- Battery
- 90 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
ET5 Touring Long Range
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 485 km*
- Battery
- 90 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
ET5 Standard Range
Current- Model years
- 2022–present
- Range
- 410 km*
- Battery
- 73.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
ET5 Touring Standard Range
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 400 km*
- Battery
- 73.5 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
Q4 e-tron vs ET5 — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Audi Q4 e-tron or NIO ET5?
Audi Q4 e-tron has an estimated 425 km of mixed-condition range and NIO ET5 has 500 km. That gives NIO ET5 a 75 km advantage in this database.
Which charges faster: Audi Q4 e-tron or NIO ET5?
Audi Q4 e-tron is listed at 115 kW typical DC power and NIO ET5 at 100 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which scores better: Audi Q4 e-tron or NIO ET5?
Audi Q4 e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 3 points: 91/100 versus 88/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.
Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q4 e-tron and NIO ET5?
PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.