Audi makes it very obvious that the Audi Q8 e-tron is the flagship vehicle among its electric SUVs and Coupe SUVs by dubbing this model the Q8. The new front and rear designs, which advance Audi’s electric design language, help the Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron stand out as fully electric cars. The Q8 e-tron, an elegant electric SUV vehicle from Audi, debuts the new brand identity with a two-dimensional external four-ring design. A recent addition is the model branding on the B-pillar with the Audi logo.
The Q8 e-tron provides the most available room and comfort with a length of 4,915mm, a width of 1,937mm, and a height of 1,619mm for the Sportback and 1,633mm for the SUV. Both the SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron are 39 millimetres wider and two millimetres lower than the standard SQ8. There is also plenty of legroom in the back seats thanks to its 2,928mm wheelbase. 569 litres for the SUV and 528 litres for the Sportback make up its spacious storage capacity. Additionally, the “frunk,” or front storage space, has 62 litres of space.
For both body shapes, three drivetrain variants with electric all-wheel drive are available. Driven by two motors, the base models of the Audi Q8 50 e-tron and the Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron generate 250kW (340PS) in boost mode and 664Nm of torque, and they get a WLTP range of up to 281 miles (SUV) and up to 290 miles (Sportback) in UK versions.
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- More battery capacity and higher charging performance
- Fresh exterior, new brand design, and dynamic driving characteristics
- Larger 114kWh battery and up to 343 miles (WLTP) range for UK models
- New name signifies position as flagship electric SUV and Sportback
- Full UK pricing and specification to be confirmed
- On sale mid November, first deliveries due April 2023