Verdict
B
Luxury SUV · Germany · 2022-Present
Audi Q8 e-tron
Audi Q8 e-tron — spec data and generation history.
Years
2022-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Luxury SUV
Heavy refresh of the 2018 Audi e-tron — renamed Q8 e-tron in 2022 with a bigger battery (114 kWh gross / 106 kWh usable on Performance), more range and a tweaked face. Saloon SUV and Sportback (coupé) body styles. Twin-motor quattro standard — 335 bhp Q8 50 e-tron, 402 bhp Q8 55 e-tron quattro, 496 bhp SQ8 e-tron triple-motor flagship. WLTP range up to ~373 miles on the 55 quattro Sportback. 170 kW DC charging. Outgoing model now — the Q6 e-tron and incoming flagship will replace it. Used market: depreciation has been brutal, making it a value buy.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2022-Present
Mk1
→
SQ8 e-tron triple-motor — 496 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
Verdict
B
BHP
496
0–60
4.5 s
Top
130 mph
MPG
289 mpg
Used
$53,000-$133,000
- + Big battery, big range
- + Sportback body for the looks crowd
- − Pricier than Tesla Model X
- − Outgoing model — pre-owned only soon
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2022-Present · Q8 e-tron
- Charging port flap motor failures
- 12V auxiliary battery drain
- AdBlue dosing module fault recall (early)
- Air suspension compressor wear
Rivals
BMW iX · Mercedes EQE SUV · Tesla Model X · Porsche Cayenne