Audi Q4 e-tron vs NIO ES6
The Audi Q4 e-tron leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO ES6 leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
62/100#60 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
All-New NIO ES6 100 kWh (2023)
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
77/100#88 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q4 e-tronAudi Q4 e-tronES6NIO ES6
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+50 kW· 40%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.2 s quicker· 33%
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.6 cu ft· 27%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Top speed- best on this row+12 mph· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q4 e-tron | NIO ES6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: EL6 | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | version: Audi Q4 SUV e-tron performance 210 kW | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | version: EL6 | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Audi Q4 SUV e-tron performance 210 kW | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q4 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q4 e-tronNIO ES6
Range
82- Different test cycles - not compared.85Charging
5560Performance
6594Practicality
9082
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- 288 miEPA
- NIO ES6
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- NIO ES6
- 26 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- NIO ES6
- Ahead by
- 50 kW
Which is quicker?
NIO ES6ES6
0–62 mph
- Leader
- NIO ES6
- Audi Q4 e-tron
- NIO ES6
- Ahead by
- 2.2 s
Where next
Compare with others
Audi Q4 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 36 sources
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