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Audi Q4 35 e-tron - range has dropped 30%, is this normal?

I am concerned that my EV’s mileage availability has dropped off a cliff now the more severe and cold weather is here.

The car is less than four months old and had acceptable mileage range during the summer months.

On the last three charges to the recommended 80% maximum and leaving the car on my drive overnight, I have experienced around 30% loss of range on each occasion

Is this a phenomenon of EVs or should I be complaining to Audi?

Asked on 9 December 2021 by

Answered by Sarah Tooze

Electric vehicle range does drop in cold weather, particularly with the heater on. Research from AAA suggested the range can drop by 41 per cent and anecdotally I have heard of drops of 20 per cent to 30 per cent.

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