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Audi Q8 e-tron
Audi's flagship electric SUV is a refresh of the original e-tron, with a bigger 114 kWh battery and 600 km WLTP range. The 55 Sportback variant trades practicality for a coupe-SUV roofline.
3 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $140,090 – $173,600
- Range up to
- 505 km
- Battery up to
- 114 kWh
- 0–100
- 5.6 s
- Power
- 300 kW
- DC charge
- 170 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Audi Q8 e-tron on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( 55 Sportback ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 quattro | $140,090 | 95 kWh | 491 km | 250 kW | 6.0 s | 150 kW | AWD |
| 55 quattro | $157,000 | 114 kWh | 505 km | 300 kW | 5.7 s | 170 kW | AWD |
| SQ8 | $173,600 | 114 kWh | 417 km | 370 kW | 4.5 s | 170 kW | AWD |
Verdict
Audi's flagship electric SUV is a refresh of the original e-tron, with a bigger 114 kWh battery and 600 km WLTP range. The 55 Sportback variant trades practicality for a coupe-SUV roofline.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Large 114 kWh battery delivers 600 km WLTP
- ✓ Quattro AWD as standard
- ✓ Premium Audi cabin and brand cachet
What we don't
- ✕ DC charging peak (170 kW) trails newer 800V rivals
- ✕ ANCAP rating inherited from 2019 e-tron testing
- ✕ Premium pricing in a segment with newer alternatives
Best for
- Premium SUV buyers
- Long-distance drivers
- Audi flagship shoppers
Compare the Audi Q8 e-tron
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- AWD
- Motor power
- 300 kW
- Motor torque
- 664 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.6 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 114 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 600 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 170 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 31 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,901 mm
- Width
- 1,935 mm
- Height
- 1,616 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,928 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 569 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2019)
- Vehicle warranty
- 5 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $149,000
- Built in
- Germany
- Sale status
- on sale
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