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Audi Q4 e-tron: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Audi Q4 e-tron as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The Q4 e-tron is a compact luxury electric crossover at about 3 mi/kWh, matched against premium gas crossovers near 24–26 mpg. Home charging puts the per-mile cost comfortably below gasoline, and premium gas SUVs aren't cheap to fuel, so the running-cost gap is real.
As with any luxury EV, the question is how the fuel savings stack up against the price premium. Add both stickers in the calculator — and if you'll rely on public fast-charging, expect the advantage to shrink.
What to keep in mind
- Solid crossover efficiency (~3 mi/kWh) — cheaper per mile than a ~25 mpg gas rival.
- Premium pricing, so add both stickers for the real break-even.
- Public fast-charging narrows the gap versus charging at home.
Audi Q4 e-tron: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Audi Q4 e-tron?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 3 mi/kWh, a Audi Q4 e-tron costs about 6¢ per mile to charge at home — around $680 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Audi Q4 e-tron cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 25-mpg gas crossover, the Audi Q4 e-tron's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.