Audi is making its Q4 e-tron electric bestseller more versatile with a range of new features.

Inside, the refreshed model has a reimagined digital stage, intuitive controls, and an abundance of space.

Outside, the electric crossover now boasts a sharper design and new lighting features.

Increased range, greater charging capacity, and more intuitive operation make the car more convenient for everyday use.

The Q4 e-tron can now power electrical devices or serve as an energy storage solution for the home - an Audi first.

"With this product upgrade, the Audi Q4 e-tron is not only more modern and striking in appearance but also impresses with an improved interior," says Marco Schubert, member of the board of management for sales and marketing. "New features and numerous improvements to the vehicle make the electric entry point into the Audi brand even more attractive - for families and our fleet customers."

The Q4 e-tron is the first Audi model to supportbidirectional charging- its high-voltage battery can both receive energy from the grid and feed it back to external devices.

For example, theVehicle-to-Load (V2L)function allows e-bikes to be charged from a power socket in the boot or via an adapter on the charging port.

In everyday life, customers reap the benefits of upgrades to the EV's drive systems. Thanks to an even more efficient electric motor, for example, the enhanced Q4 Sportback e-tron performance now offers up to367 milesof range.

In the Q4 SUV e-tron quattro performance and Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro performance, the maximum SUV charging capacity has increased from 175 kW to185 kW.

On longer journeys, this keeps charging stops brief and in some variants, the high-voltage battery charges from 10 to 80 per cent in about 27 minutes.

For the Q4 Sportback e-tron quattro performance, it is possible to add 115 miles of range in just10 minutes.

Audi offers the Q4 e-tron as both SUV and Sportback, each with two battery sizes to choose from:63 kWh and82 kWh.

Usability is improved by an increase intowing capacityof400kg to 1,800kgin the models withquattro drive, theelectric tailgate as standard, and the520-litreboot. Folding down the rear seats expands the luggage compartment to1,490 litres.

The new cabin has apanoramic displaywith an 11.9-inch instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch MMI touch display.

An optional 12-inchpassenger displaywith a customisable standby design completes the set-up.

In the UK, theAudi Q4 SUV e-tronwith the63 kWh battery starts at£46,260 while the Sportback versions costs from £48,160.

The new models will be made available to orderin the UK in June, withdeliveriesexpected to commence later in the summer.