Audi Q8 E-Tron Debuts As Model’s Flagship EV SUV Making Up To 496 HP

The Audi Q8 E-Tron is the brand new identify for the up to date E-Tron. The revised moniker lets prospects perceive that that is the model’s flagship electrical SUV. It arrives in each the usual, boxy physique and Sportback with a rounder exterior.

Recent Styling

The Q8 E-Tron has up to date styling that features a recent nostril. The world across the grille now has a self-sealing system and electrical shutters that shut across the radiator. The headlights have a brand new lamp signature, and there are illuminated sections of the grille.

Audi additionally tweaks the wheel spoilers on the underbody. Those in entrance of the usual Q8 E-Tron are bigger. As well as, the Q8 Sportback E-Tron now has these aero parts on the entrance and rear. The SQ8 Sportback E-Tron solely has wheel spoilers on the again.

In comparison with the E-Tron, the Q8 E-Tron has a drag coefficient of 0.27, fairly than 0.28 beforehand. The Sportback’s determine drops to 0.24 from 0.26 for the sooner mannequin.

The Powertrain And Batteries

The Q8 E-Tron is on the market with two battery capacities and three powertrain choices. The Q8 50 E-Tron and Sportback have a motor turning every axle making a complete of 335 horsepower (250 kilowatts) in Enhance mode and 490 pound-feet (664 Newton-meters).

The battery has a capability of 89 kilowatt-hours (95 kWh gross). Within the WLTP take a look at, this setup gives 305 miles (491 kilometers) for the boxy physique and 314 miles (505 kilometers) for the Sportback.

The Q8 55 E-Tron and Sportback produce 402 hp (300 kW) in Enhance mode and 490 lb-ft. They get a battery with 104 kWh internet (114 kWh gross). This gives 362 miles (582 kilometers) for the extra angular physique or 373 miles (600 kilometers) for the Sportback.

Lastly, the SQ8 E-Tron and its Sportback counterpart have three electrical motors – one on the entrance axle and two on the rear. This setup makes 496 hp (370 kW) and 718 lb-ft (973 Nm). The autos use a 104-kWh battery. The boxy model of the mannequin can go 267 miles (494 kilometers) on a cost, and the Sportback pushes the space to 319 miles (513 kilometers).

When it comes to efficiency, the 50 mannequin hits 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in 6.0 seconds. The 55 cuts that point to five.6 seconds, and the SQ8 E-Tron drops the determine to 4.5 seconds.

The 50 and 55 variants have a 124-mph (200-kph) restricted high velocity. The SQ8 pushes the utmost velocity to 131 mph (210 kph).

The desk under reveals these figures in a helpful desk:

The Q8 50 E-Tron fashions can cost at as much as 150 kW from a DC quick charger. The 55 and SQ8 variants enhance this determine to 170 kW. The bigger one can recoup 261 miles (420 kilometers) after plugging in for 31 minutes.

As commonplace, the autos can cost at 11 kW on AC energy. A 22-kW capability is an elective improve.

The Q8 E-Tron rides on an air suspension. Relying on the state of affairs, it could fluctuate the experience peak by 2.992 inches (76 millimeters). Audi additionally tweaks the steering ratio for faster response when the motive force turns the wheel.

The Cabin

Inside, the entrance occupants have a look at a number of high-resolution screens. The driving force will get a digital instrument cluster. On the middle stack, there are a 10.1-inch diagonal infotainment monitor and an 8.6-inch diagonal one for the HVAC controls. A heads-up show is an choice. In markets the place they’re allowed, there can be found rear-facing facet cameras as an alternative of mirrors, and shows for them are on both sides of the cabin.

The inside consists of a gap, panoramic glass roof with blackout sunshades. Two-zone computerized local weather management is commonplace, however patrons can improve to a four-zone setup. Massaging entrance seats are another choice.

The Q8 E-Tron can have net-carbon-neutral certification in Europe and the US. The cabin makes use of recycled supplies for the insulation, sound damping, and carpeting. The ornament above the center-stack show partially comes from PET bottles.

The Q8 E-Tron driver help tech suite features a new distant parking system. Clients can management the tech from a smartphone with out being within the automotive.

The Q8 E-Tron and Sportback will launch in Europe in February 2024. Costs in Germany will begin at €74,400. Deliveries within the US will begin in late April, however Audi will disclose costs nearer to launch.