Cost to Charge Audi Q4 e-tron on Blink Charging
A full charge for the Audi Q4 e-tron on Blink Charging costs $28.86 at 44¢/kWh. That is $18.04 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $12.53.
Full Charge (80%)
$28.86
Half Charge (50%)
$18.04
Per 100 Miles
$12.53
Charge Time
5h 58m
Blink Charging vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Blink Charging | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $28.86 | $10.82 | +$18.04 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $18.04 | $6.77 | +$11.27 |
| 25% Top-Up | $9.02 | $3.38 | +$5.64 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Blink Charging (44¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Blink Charging | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $7.16 | $28.86 | +$21.70 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.71 | $28.86 | +$21.15 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.74 | $28.86 | +$21.12 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $7.92 | $28.86 | +$20.95 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $8.10 | $28.86 | +$20.76 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $8.17 | $28.86 | +$20.69 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $8.28 | $28.86 | +$20.59 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $8.42 | $28.86 | +$20.45 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $8.43 | $28.86 | +$20.43 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $8.44 | $28.86 | +$20.43 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $8.45 | $28.86 | +$20.41 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $8.59 | $28.86 | +$20.27 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $8.92 | $28.86 | +$19.94 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $8.97 | $28.86 | +$19.89 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $9.06 | $28.86 | +$19.80 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $9.17 | $28.86 | +$19.69 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $9.34 | $28.86 | +$19.52 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $9.36 | $28.86 | +$19.50 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $9.37 | $28.86 | +$19.49 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $9.49 | $28.86 | +$19.38 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $9.62 | $28.86 | +$19.25 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $9.64 | $28.86 | +$19.22 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $9.69 | $28.86 | +$19.17 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $9.83 | $28.86 | +$19.04 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $10.11 | $28.86 | +$18.76 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $10.24 | $28.86 | +$18.62 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $10.29 | $28.86 | +$18.57 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $10.41 | $28.86 | +$18.45 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $10.44 | $28.86 | +$18.42 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $10.54 | $28.86 | +$18.33 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $10.62 | $28.86 | +$18.24 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $10.73 | $28.86 | +$18.13 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $10.78 | $28.86 | +$18.08 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $10.83 | $28.86 | +$18.03 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $11.54 | $28.86 | +$17.32 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $11.94 | $28.86 | +$16.92 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $12.14 | $28.86 | +$16.73 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $12.81 | $28.86 | +$16.06 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $13.24 | $28.86 | +$15.62 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $13.52 | $28.86 | +$15.34 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $15.17 | $28.86 | +$13.69 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $15.28 | $28.86 | +$13.59 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $16.74 | $28.86 | +$12.12 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $17.27 | $28.86 | +$11.60 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $18.56 | $28.86 | +$10.30 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $18.61 | $28.86 | +$10.25 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $19.77 | $28.86 | +$9.09 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $19.87 | $28.86 | +$8.99 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $20.16 | $28.86 | +$8.71 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $20.44 | $28.86 | +$8.42 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $26.10 | $28.86 | +$2.76 |
Practical Notes: Q4 e-tron on Blink Charging
The Q4 e-tron's CCS port plugs directly into Blink Charging's CCS stalls without an adapter. Check the Blink Charging app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the Q4 e-tron's 170 kW peak charging speed exceeds what Blink Charging's Level 2 hardware can deliver. You'll be limited by the car's onboard AC charger (11 kW), so a full charge takes roughly 5h 58m. L2 is best for destination or overnight charging, not road-trip pit stops.
Cost-wise, one $28.86 full charge on Blink Charging represents $0.10 per mile of driving — about 10.0¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Blink Charging would cost roughly $1,879.17/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$704.69/year).
For most Q4 e-tron owners, the realistic use-pattern for Blink Charging is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the $4.99/month Blink Charging membership (drops your rate to 29¢/kWh). For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your Q4 e-tron state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Blink Charging published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.