Audi Q6 vs BMW I4

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Audi Q6
Audi Q6

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2025 price

BMW I4
BMW I4

$88,900 - $133,900

2026 price

Summary

2025 Audi Q6
2026 BMW I4
Safety Rating

Electric motor type
Permanent Magnet
Electric motor type
Electromagnetically Excited
Vehicle type
Battery Electric
Vehicle type
Battery Electric
Electric range
598 km
Electric range
448 km
Energy consumption
18.5 kWh/100km

16.3 kWh/100km
Battery capacity
94.90 kWh

66.40 kWh
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Not super fun for an S badge
  • A couple of tech gremlins
  • Significant price jump from other grades

  • Mediocre range
  • Combustion platform limits practicality
  • New i3 is more advanced
2025 Audi Q6 Summary

Sharing the same Volkswagen Group PPE platform as its main rival, the Porsche Macan 4S, the newly launched Audi SQ6 e-tron has promised both efficiency and performance.

Is it a combination that can be achieved in real life? My family of three have been testing it out this week to find out for you.

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2026 BMW I4 Summary

BMW has been incredibly smart with its electric vehicle (EV) offerings in Australia to date.

Ever since the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption was introduced for novated lease buyers of EVs under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold, the German brand strategically introduced versions of its EVs that qualify.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 electric liftback, which is based on the locally defunct 4 Series Gran Coupe, is one of these cars.

It recently received a mid-life update that brought more range and features, while remaining under the LCT threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles.

However, the plot thickens. BMW is soon set to launch its new i3 electric sedan which is based on the company’s Neue Klasse dedicated electric architecture.

BMW hasn’t given the i4 an official production end date, however overseas reports indicate it’ll end as soon as next year to make way for the new i3.

Should you hold out for this new-generation car, or does the i4 still hold up? Read on to find out.

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