Electric car comparison

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Volvo EC40

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Audi Q4 e-tron

Current
Range
425 km*
Battery
77 kWh
DC charging
115 kW
0–100 km/h
6.6 s

SUV · RWD · 5 seats

B V

Reference model

Volvo EC40

Current
Range
420 km*
Battery
79 kWh
DC charging
110 kW
0–100 km/h
7.3 s

SUV · RWD · 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.

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A

Audi Q4 e-tron

Leads
98 /100

Smart Score verdict

Audi Q4 e-tron leads

6-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

Volvo EC40

92 /100
Score categoryA · Q4 e-tronB · EC40
Range 25% weight 100/100 99/100
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 95/100
Efficiency 15% weight 100/100 Leads 96/100
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 90/100
Practicality 15% weight 89/100 95/100 Leads
EV capability 10% weight 100/100 Leads 60/100

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.

Compare different cars
Specification A Reference model Audi Q4 e-tron B Reference model Volvo EC40
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 425 km Better 420 km
Useable battery 77 kWh 79 kWh
Efficiency 181 Wh/km Better 188 Wh/km
One-stop range 462 km Better 454 km
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 115 kW Better 110 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 28.0 min Better 30.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Yes
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 515 L Better 435 L
Curb weight 2,165 kg 2,095 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible Yes Yes
Performance
0–100 km/h 6.6 s Better 7.3 s
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 1,000 kg 1,500 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 February 2025
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 5 stars Not available
*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 Volvo EC40
Country Germany From €47,500 From €54,390
Country Netherlands From €45,990 From €47,495
Country United Kingdom From £46,260 From £52,410

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.

A

Model family

Audi Q4 e-tron trims

14 versions
  • 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
B

Model family

Volvo EC40 trims

8 versions
  • EC40 Single Motor ER (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • EC40 Twin Motor (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • EC40 Twin Motor Performance (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • EC40 Single Motor (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    360 km*
    Battery
    67 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • EC40 Single Motor ER (MY25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • EC40 Twin Motor (MY25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • EC40 Twin Motor Performance (MY25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    79 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • EC40 Single Motor (MY25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    360 km*
    Battery
    67 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

Q4 e-tron vs EC40 — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi Q4 e-tron or Volvo EC40?

Audi Q4 e-tron has an estimated 425 km of mixed-condition range and Volvo EC40 has 420 km. That gives Audi Q4 e-tron a 5 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi Q4 e-tron or Volvo EC40?

Audi Q4 e-tron is listed at 115 kW typical DC power and Volvo EC40 at 110 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi Q4 e-tron or Volvo EC40?

Audi Q4 e-tron leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 6 points: 98/100 versus 92/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q4 e-tron and Volvo EC40?

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.

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