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Audi Q8 e-tron

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If you’re currently driving an Audi Q7 or Q8 SUV but are considering going EV next time around, the 2024 Q8 e-tron (previously known simply as the e-tron) will provide you with an easy transition. Its design and overall vibe are similar to the rest of the luxury automaker’s lineup, so the only element to adjust to is the powertrain. Two electric motors provide all-wheel drive and up to 402 horsepower. 

Everything you need to know about the Audi Q8 e-tron

Audi-q8-e-tronElectric-car. The e-tron was Audi’s first electric car when it first arrived in UK showrooms back in 2019, and it has proven instrumental in helping the German firm expand its EV portfolio. Such was its significance that various other models have joined the range, such as the Q4 e-tron and e-tron GT. But the regular ‘e-tron’ model isn’t being forgotten about just yet. Oh no, Audi is now back with a revised model that’s now been rebranded as the Q8 e-tron to signify its flagship status.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

Beneath the Q8 e-tron’s heavily creased bodywork are two electric motors, one located at the front axle and the other at the rear. Together they provide electronic all-wheel drive, but the rear motor does most of the work. In regular driving situations, they make a combined 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque. However, putting the shifter into Sport mode briefly unlocks 402 ponies and 490 pound-feet of torque. Our driving impressions revealed that the Q8 e-tron was swift and composed. Its snappy acceleration is typical of electric vehicles, and the smooth, quiet ride quality confirmed its luxury bona fides. 

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

According to the EPA, the Q8 e-tron’s 106.0-kWh battery pack should provide up to 285 miles per charge; the Sportback model is rated at up to 300 miles per charge, but only if you order the Ultra package, which swaps in more aerodynamic 19-inch wheels and a suspension that’s specially tuned for efficiency. If that 300-mile estimation is correct, that would give the Q8 e-tron Sportback a competitive range estimate versus rivals such as the I-Pace and the Model X. Every e-tron features a 170-kW fast charger that allows it to replenish 80 percent of its battery in about 30 minutes.

If you’re up for a quicker version Q8 e-tron, there’s an SQ8 e-tron (reviewed separately), which offers 496 horsepower. High-tech features dot the Q8 e-tron’s hushed cabin, which is something Audi loyalists have come to expect. There are two body styles to choose from—the standard Q8 e-tron and the sportier, fastback Q8 e-tron Sportback, but neither shout about their eco-friendliness—in fact, they couldn’t look more conventional. Whichever body style you choose, the Q8 e-tron comes with a battery pack that provides a usable real-world driving range that promises to be competitive with that of other luxury EV SUVs. Plus, it can be charged quickly at a public charging station if you’re traveling long distances.