Audi Q4 e-tron vs Audi Q5: Running Costs UK 2026
Last updated: June 2026 · Based on current UK fuel prices
At 10,000 miles/yr · 80% home charging
+£940/yr
The Audi Q4 e-tron saves you approximately £940 per year in fuel costs.
The Audi Q4 e-tron is also £5,000 cheaper to buy — no break-even required.
Audi Q5 fuel cost
19.8p/mile
33 MPG · 143.9p/litre
Audi Q4 e-tron (home tariff)
8.5p/mile
3.3 mi/kWh · 28p/kWh
Annual fuel cost comparison
The table below uses real-world efficiency figures for both vehicles and current UK fuel prices. EV costs assume 80% home charging (28p/kWh) and 20% public rapid charging (60p/kWh).
| Miles/yr | Audi Q5 | Audi Q4 e-tron | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 | £1,586 | £834 | +£752 |
| 10,000(avg) | £1,982 | £1,042 | +£940 |
| 12,000 | £2,379 | £1,251 | +£1,128 |
| 15,000 | £2,974 | £1,564 | +£1,410 |
| 20,000 | £3,965 | £2,085 | +£1,880 |
Petrol: 143.9p/litre · Home electricity: 28p/kWh · Public rapid: 60p/kWh
Audi Q4 e-tron cost by charging scenario
Charging behaviour has more impact on EV running costs than almost any other variable. Here's how the Audi Q4 e-tron compares at 10,000 miles per year across four scenarios:
Overnight EV tariff
£212/yr · 2.1p/mile
Standard home (80% home)
£1,042/yr · 10.4p/mile
Mixed (50% home)
£1,333/yr · 13.3p/mile
Public charging only
£1,818/yr · 18.2p/mile
Saving vs Audi Q5 at 10,000 mi/yr and 143.9p/litre.
Key specs
Audi Q4 e-tron
45 quattro
Audi Q5
45 TFSI quattro
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Open calculator pre-filled for this comparisonFrequently asked questions
How much does a Audi Q4 e-tron cost to run per mile in the UK?
At a standard UK home electricity rate of 28p/kWh and a real-world efficiency of 3.3 miles/kWh, the Audi Q4 e-tron costs approximately 8.5p per mile when charging at home. On a dedicated overnight EV tariff (around 7p/kWh) this falls to just 2.1p per mile. Relying entirely on public rapid charging at 60p/kWh raises the cost to 18.2p per mile.
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron cheaper to run than the Audi Q5?
Yes, for most UK drivers who can charge at home. The Audi Q5 costs approximately 19.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. At home on a standard tariff, the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 8.5p per mile — a saving of 11.3p per mile. At 10,000 miles per year with 80% home charging, the Audi Q4 e-tron saves around £940 per year in fuel costs.
Is the Audi Q4 e-tron more or less expensive to buy than the Audi Q5?
The Audi Q4 e-tron is actually cheaper to buy upfront than the Audi Q5 by approximately £5,000, meaning you save on both purchase price and running costs — there is no break-even calculation required.
What if I can't charge the Audi Q4 e-tron at home?
Without home charging, the economics change significantly. Relying on public rapid charging at 60p/kWh puts the Audi Q4 e-tron at 18.2p per mile — still comparable to the Audi Q5 at 19.8p per mile. EV running cost savings are almost entirely dependent on home charging access. Drivers without off-street parking should factor this in carefully.