Electric car comparison

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Tesla Model S

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

A A

Reference model

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron

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

SUV · RWD · 5 seats

B T

Reference model

Tesla Model S

Current
Range
590 km*
Battery
95 kWh
DC charging
140 kW
0–100 km/h
3.2 s

Liftback · 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.

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A

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron

82 /100

Smart Score verdict

Tesla Model S leads

12-point advantage in this pairing

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

B

Tesla Model S

Leads
94 /100
Score categoryA · Q4 Sportback e-tronB · Model S
Range 25% weight 75/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 91/100 99/100 Leads
Efficiency 15% weight 93/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 48/100 100/100 Leads
Practicality 15% weight 76/100 100/100 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.

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Specification A Reference model Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron B Reference model Tesla Model S
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 445 km 590 km Better
Useable battery 77 kWh 95 kWh
Efficiency 173 Wh/km 161 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 486 km 667 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 11 kW 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 115 kW 140 kW Better
Estimated 10–80% DC time 28.0 min Better 29.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge Yes Better No
Battery preconditioning Yes Yes
Body & practicality
Body style SUV Liftback
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 527 L 798 L Better
Curb weight 2,165 kg 2,167 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 3.2 s Better
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 1,000 kg 1,600 kg Better
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM NCA
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 October 2025
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 Sportback e-tron B Tesla Model S
Country Germany From €49,450 From €110,970
Country Netherlands From €47,990 From €110,990
Country United Kingdom From £48,160 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.

A

Model family

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron trims

14 versions
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron performance (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    445 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    425 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro performance (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron (MY27)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    355 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    435 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2024
    Range
    425 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    415 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (MY24-25)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    415 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (MY24-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    410 km*
    Battery
    77 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 50 quattro (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2024
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 45 quattro (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2023
    Range
    400 km*
    Battery
    76.6 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 40 (MY25-26)

    Archive
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    340 km*
    Battery
    59 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY24)

    Archive
    Model years
    2024–2025
    Range
    300 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Q4 Sportback e-tron 35 (MY21-23)

    Archive
    Model years
    2021–2023
    Range
    295 km*
    Battery
    52 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
B

Model family

Tesla Model S trims

28 versions
  • Model S AWD (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    590 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Plaid (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    565 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Dual Motor

    Archive
    Model years
    2023–2025
    Range
    575 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Plaid

    Archive
    Model years
    2022–2025
    Range
    560 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Long Range Plus

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    555 km*
    Battery
    98 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2020–2021
    Range
    535 km*
    Battery
    98 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Long Range

    Archive
    Model years
    2019–2020
    Range
    530 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Performance

    Archive
    Model years
    2019–2020
    Range
    515 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 100D

    Archive
    Model years
    2017–2019
    Range
    485 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S P100D

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2019
    Range
    475 km*
    Battery
    95 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 90D

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2017
    Range
    455 km*
    Battery
    85.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 90D

    Archive
    Model years
    2015–2016
    Range
    445 km*
    Battery
    85.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 85D

    Archive
    Model years
    2015–2016
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    80.8 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S Standard Range

    Archive
    Model years
    2019–2019
    Range
    420 km*
    Battery
    72.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S P90D

    Archive
    Model years
    2015–2016
    Range
    415 km*
    Battery
    85.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S P90DL

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2016
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    85.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 85

    Archive
    Model years
    2013–2016
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    80.8 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Model S P90DL

    Archive
    Model years
    2015–2016
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    85.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S P90D

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2016
    Range
    405 km*
    Battery
    85.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S P85D

    Archive
    Model years
    2014–2016
    Range
    390 km*
    Battery
    80.8 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 75D

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2019
    Range
    380 km*
    Battery
    72.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 75

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2017
    Range
    380 km*
    Battery
    72.5 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Model S 70D

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2016
    Range
    355 km*
    Battery
    69 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 70D

    Archive
    Model years
    2015–2016
    Range
    350 km*
    Battery
    66.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 60D

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2017
    Range
    345 km*
    Battery
    62 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • Model S 70

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2016
    Range
    345 km*
    Battery
    69 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Model S 60

    Archive
    Model years
    2016–2017
    Range
    345 km*
    Battery
    62 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • Model S 70

    Archive
    Model years
    2015–2016
    Range
    340 km*
    Battery
    66.5 kWh
    Drive
    RWD

Q4 Sportback e-tron vs Model S — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Tesla Model S?

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron has an estimated 445 km of mixed-condition range and Tesla Model S has 590 km. That gives Tesla Model S a 145 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Tesla Model S?

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron is listed at 115 kW typical DC power and Tesla Model S at 140 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron or Tesla Model S?

Tesla Model S leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 12 points: 82/100 versus 94/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron and Tesla Model S?

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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