Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron (UK-Spec)
The flagship electric Audi SUV: dynamic, efficient and packed with technology
- A choice of SUV and Sportback bodystyles, with increased battery capacity and charging performance
- Available to order now with first customer deliveries in April 2023
- Q8 e-tron prices from £67,800 OTR, with SQ8 e-tron prices from £97,500 OTR
- Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron available in Sport, S line, Black Edition and Vorsprung specification
- SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron available in Black Edition or Vorsprung specification
- quattro all-wheel drive across all models
- Q8 Sportback e-tron capable of up to 343 miles on the WLTP cycle, with SQ8 Sportback e-tron capable of up to 295 miles
- High level charging maximises long-distance capability, with fast charging from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes* (89 kWh) or 31 minutes* (106 kWh)
- New front and rear design optimises aerodynamics, efficiency and battery cooling
- All models assembled at Audi Brussels, with certified carbon-neutral production and delivery
*Charging times based on ultra-rapid DC public charge station in ideal conditions at the vehicle's maximum charging capability.
Exterior
With new, progressive front and rear enhancements and improved aerodynamics, the Q8 e-tron carries Audi's electric design language forward.
- The premiere of Audi's new corporate identity, featuring new Singleframe, two-dimensional Audi Ring design, with model lettering on the B-pillar
- Dynamic design allows improved aerodynamics across the range, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.26 (SUV) and 0.24 (Sportback)
- Optional Virtual mirrors with rear-facing cameras offer increased precision and reduced drag, replacing traditional glass wing mirrors (standard on Vorsprung models)
- Underbody spoilers generate smooth airflow around the vehicle
- Sportback features dynamic silhouette with coupé-like design
- Bodystyles are identical in every dimension except height - Q8 Sportback e-tron is 14mm lower
- New front self-sealing system optimises airflow and maximises efficiency, with an electrically-adjustable front air inlet
- New alloy wheel designs across the range (20-inch to 22-inch)
Interior
With elegant, minimalist design and spacious packaging, the luxurious Q8 e-tron interior combines recycled, sustainable materials.
2024 Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron (UK-Spec)
- Heated and electrically-adjustable twin leather front seats with four-way lumbar support and driver's seat memory function as standard
- MMI Touch response operating system with two large touch- screen HD displays (10.1-inch and 8.6-inch) and natural language voice control, accessible using the command 'Hey Audi'
- Around 40 assistance systems are available to the driver, with up to five radar sensors, five cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors providing information to a central driver assistance control unit
- Audi virtual cockpit as standard, with e-tron-specific driver assistance graphics to display charging performance and range Comfort remote preconditioning as standard, allowing the driver to activate seat and steering wheel heating (if fitted), ventilation and window heating before use
- Optional Technology Pack includes Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Multi Colour Interior Ambient Lighting, Head Up Display, 360° camera, Park Assist with Parking Aid, Park Assist Plus
Advanced lighting technology
- Matrix LED headlights with projection light as standard across the range, providing even more precise lighting
- New projection light incorporated into the revised Singleframe design, creating a visually consistent headlight connection
- LED taillights with wide illuminated rear light band
- Digital Matrix LED headlights as standard on exceptional Vorsprung specification, with Exterior Ambient Lighting and grille illumination, advanced traffic information, orientation light and lane light with direction indicator
- While driving on the motorway, the orientation light marks the car's position in the lane and helps the driver to maintain a central position
Sustainability
- All models in the Q8 e-tron range are built at Audi Brussels, the world's first carbon-neutral, high-volume car production facility for the premium segment
- Components for battery production at Audi Brussels will be transported by rail instead of truck - saving around 2,600 tons of CO2 annually
- Green, renewable electricity is utilised for vehicle production and battery cell manufacturing
- Recycled materials used throughout the interior, with a new belt buckle made from an innovative recycling process and sustainable technical interior fabric
- Innovative new plastic seatbelt covers partially manufactured from mixed automobile plastic waste, using a chemical recycling process in conjunction with the PlasticLoop project and LyondellBasell
The Audi Q8 e-tron - Specification highlights
Powertrain and chassis
Available in 50 and 55 battery specification across SUV and Sportback bodystyles, the Q8 e-tron features an optimised, dual-motor drivetrain and increased charging performance.
Improved progressive steering enhances agility and adjustability, especially in tight corners.
A revised rear axle motor and electric torque vectoring allow improved dynamics, lowering consumption and increasing range depending on the driving situation.
50 e-tron
- Capable of 281* or 290** miles on the WLTP cycle
- 89kWh (95kWh gross) battery developing 340PS and 664Nm of torque in boost mode, with acceleration from 0-62mph in 6.0 seconds
55 e-tron
- Capable of 330* or 343 miles** on the WLTP cycle
- 106kWh (114kWh gross) battery developing 408PS and 664Nm of torque in boost mode, with acceleration from 0- 62mph in 5.6 seconds
*SUV / **Sportback
Sport
- 20" x 9.0J 5-arm Dynamic Design alloy wheels in Graphite Grey
- Audi Matrix LED headlights and LED taillights
- Dynamic front & rear indicators with entry and exit animation
- Gloss styling pack with contrast paint finish bumpers, roof frame and window trims in aluminium
- Body-coloured door mirrors with electric adjustment, heating, folding and auto-dimming function
- Power-operated tailgate
- Adaptive air suspension
- Audi Drive Select, quattro all-wheel drive and progressive steering
- Electrically adjustable, heated front seats with four-way lumbar support and driver's seat memory function
- Twin leather seat upholstery, Graphite Grey interior inlays and headlining in Lunar Silver cloth
- LED interior lighting pack
- Four-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel with recuperation paddles
- Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with comfort remote preconditioning
- 10-speaker Audi Sound system with subwoofer and 6-channel amplifier
- Audi virtual cockpit with 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display & lower 8.6- inch HD touchscreen
- MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, 3D city models, personal route assistance & online map updates
- Audi phone box wireless charging
- Cruise control with speed limiter, Audi pre-sense front, camera-based traffic sign recognition, parking system plus and reversing camera
S line
- Specification in addition to Sport
- 21" x 9.5J 15-spoke alloy wheels in Graphite Grey
- Adaptive Sport air suspension
- S line front and rear bumpers in body colour, rear diffuser
- Privacy glass on rear/rear side windows
- Front Sport seats in Valcona leather with embossed ‘S' logo, headlining in black cloth, twin leather pack with dark matt brushed aluminium inlays
- 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in perforated leather
Black Edition
Specification in addition to S line
- 21" x 9.5J Audi Sport 5-arm aero alloy wheels in Gloss Black
- Audi Beam with e-tron logo
- Gloss black exterior styling touches including door mirrors, roof rails (SUV only) and rear e-tron logo, Audi Rings in anthracite
Vorsprung
Specification in addition to Black Edition
- 22" x 9.5J Audi Sport 6-spoke diamond cut alloy wheels
- Front Super Sports seats in Valcona leather
- Virtual door mirrors and Virtual Cockpit Plus
- Digital Matrix LED lights, grille illumination, Audi Beam with Vorsprung logo
- Power door closure, panoramic roof, four-zone climate control
- Tour Pack, City Assist Pack, Parking Assist Pack, head up display
The Audi SQ8 e-tron - Specification highlights
Powertrain and chassis
Available in SQ8 or SQ8 Sportback bodystyles, the first fully- electric high-performance Audi SUV features three electric motors.
- Acceleration from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 130mph
- Capable of 284 miles WLTP range, with a charging time of 10%-80% in 31 minutes*
- 114kWh battery developing 503PS and 973Nm of torque in boost mode
- Constant dual rear motors, with single front motor activated on demand for extra power or for precise grip and handling
- Single motor on the front axle, with one electric motor driving each of the rear wheels, allowing precise torque vectoring across the rear axle in a fraction of a second
*Charging time based on ultra-rapid DC public charge station in ideal conditions at the vehicle's maximum charging capability.
Black Edition
- 21" x 10.5J Audi Sport 5-Y-spoke diamond cut Rotor alloy wheels in Gloss Anthracite
- Audi Beam with e-tron logo
- Extended LED interior lighting pack
- Front and rear bumpers, flared wheel arches, sills and badging unique to SQ8
- Black brake calipers with S logo
- Front Super Sports seats in Valcona leather
- 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in perforated leather with S logo and paddles for recuperation
- Four zone deluxe climate control
- Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system
- Parking Assist Pack
- Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus
- Head up display
Vorsprung
Specification in addition to Black Edition
- 22" x 10.5J Audi Sport 5-arm ‘interference design' alloy wheels in Titanium Grey
- Digital Matrix Lights
- Audi Beam with Vorsprung logo
- Exterior ambient lighting
- Heated front and rear seats
- Virtual door mirrors
- Panoramic roof, power door closure
- Heated leather steering wheel
- Extended leather pack, sunblinds for rear & side windows
- Tour Pack & City Assist Pack
The Audi Q8 e-tron range - Pricing & performance
| The Audi Q8 & SQ8 e-tron range | Power/Torque | Top speed (mph) | 0-62 mph (secs) | Battery Capacity (kWh) et/Gross | WLTP Range (miles) | Price* (OTR) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Sportback | SUV | Sportback | |||||
| 50 e-tron Sport | 340PS/664Nm | 124 | 6.0 | 89/95 | 281 | 290 | £67,800 | £70,300 |
| 50 e-tron S line | 340PS/664Nm | 124 | 6.0 | 89/95 | 278 | 288 | £72,800 | £75,300 |
| 50 e-tron Black Edition | 340PS/664Nm | 124 | 6.0 | 89/95 | 279 | 290 | £75,150 | £77,650 |
| 50 e-tron Vorsprung | 340PS/664Nm | 124 | 6.0 | 89/95 | 261 | 266 | £89,800 | £92,300 |
| 55 e-tron Sport | 408PS/664Nm | 124 | 5.6 | 106/114 | 330 | 342 | £77,800 | £80,300 |
| 55 e-tron S line | 408PS/664Nm | 124 | 5.6 | 106/114 | 327 | 339 | £82,800 | £85,300 |
| 55 e-tron Black Edition | 408PS/664Nm | 124 | 5.6 | 106/114 | 328 | 343 | £85,150 | £87,650 |
| 55 e-tron Vorsprung | 408PS/664Nm | 124 | 5.6 | 106/114 | 306 | 313 | £99,800 | £102,300 |
| SQ8 e-tron Black Edition | 503PS/973Nm | 130 | 4.5 | 106/114 | 284 | 295 | £97,500 | £100,000 |
| SQ8 e-tron Vorsprung | 503PS/973Nm | 130 | 4.5 | 106/114 | 279 | 290 | £114,500 | £117,000 |
