Overview
- Audi confirmed in late June 2026 that the A4 nameplate will return as the battery‑electric A4 E‑Tron with a planned 2028 launch and that development is being accelerated through its 'project house' method.
- The A4 E‑Tron will be one of Audi’s first volume cars to use Volkswagen Group’s SSP hardware and next‑generation zonal electronic architecture, which groups electronics by vehicle zones to simplify wiring and software updates.
- Audi says the A4 E‑Tron will introduce the brand’s Radical Next design language on a mainstream model and will bring a reworked interior that mixes subtle screen integration with physical controls.
- Key technical details such as battery capacity, WLTP range and exact charging power are not yet disclosed but Audi expects multiple battery sizes and single‑ or dual‑motor drivetrains with optional all‑wheel drive.
- The move forms part of a wider product and naming reset at Audi that could see ICE models renamed to align with the EV lineup and aims to help the brand meet tighter efficiency rules and tougher competition in premium volume segments.