Up to date Audi E-Tron to debut Nov. 9 because the Q8 E-Tron

Audi will reveal up to date variations of the E-Tron and associated E-Tron Sportback on Nov. 9, solely the automobiles can be revealed with the brand new title Q8 E-Tron and Q8 Sportback E-Tron.

Audi confirmed the transfer on Sunday and launched a teaser picture displaying the mid-size electrical SUVs.

Audi first introduced final fall that the E-Tron could be rebranded a Q8 E-Tron when the automobile undergoes a redesign in 2026, however the automaker has clearly determined to introduce the change a lot earlier.

The title change will assist to clear up confusion about the place the E-Tron sits within the lineup, now that there are such a lot of different Audi fashions carrying an E-Tron badge.

Teaser for 2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron debuting on Nov. 9, 2022

Teaser for 2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron debuting on Nov. 9, 2022

Teaser for 2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron debuting on Nov. 9, 2022

It could even be a mirrored image of the extent of the updates Audi plans for the automobile. Prototypes noticed within the wild recommend solely minor styling updates, however rumors level to far more substantial adjustments occurring below the sheet metallic.

These rumors level to a brand new battery, extra environment friendly electrical motors, and new digital management software program to assist enhance vary. The E-Tron arrived for 2019 with simply 204 miles of vary. Effectivity updates for 2021 elevated the vary to 222 miles. This newest replace is anticipated to extend the vary nearer to 300 miles.

We should always see the Q8 E-Tron begin gross sales within the first half of 2023, which means we’ll seemingly see it arrive as a 2023 mannequin. Each the common Q8 E-Tron and coupe-like Q8 Sportback E-Tron ought to attain dealerships on the identical time.

Different Audi EVs due within the coming years embody a Q6 E-Tron, A6 E-Tron, and manufacturing model of final 12 months’s Grandsphere idea, which can simply substitute the A8. And past 2026, Audi will solely introduce EVs. This implies we’re unlikely to see a redesign of the internal-combustion Q8.