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← Audi Q8 e-tron · 2022-Present · Mk1
Audi Q8 e-tron Mk1
Headline trim: SQ8 e-tron triple-motor — 496 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
BHP
496 bhp
0–60
4.5 s
Top speed
130 mph
MPG
289 mpg (US)
Used
$53,000-$133,000
Strengths
- Big battery, big range
- Sportback body for the looks crowd
- SQ8 e-tron triple-motor a sleeper
Weaknesses
- Pricier than Tesla Model X
- Outgoing model — pre-owned only soon
- 170 kW DC charging not the fastest
Notable tech
- MLB Evo platform (Q7 / Q8 sibling)
- 114 kWh gross / 106 kWh usable battery on Performance
- Up to 170 kW DC charging
- Saloon SUV + Sportback body styles
- Air suspension standard
- Virtual exterior mirrors option (cameras + interior screens)
Common issues
- Charging port flap motor
- 12V battery drain
- AdBlue dosing module
- Air suspension compressor wear
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
Q8 50 e-tron quattro
BHP335
Torque664 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top124 mph
Range283 mi WLTP
Charging150 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed twin-motor
Q8 55 e-tron quattro
BHP402
Torque664 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top124 mph
Range347 mi WLTP
Charging170 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed twin-motor
SQ8 e-tron triple-motor
BHP496
Torque973 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top130 mph
Range294 mi WLTP
Charging170 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed triple-motor
Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro
BHP402
Torque664 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top124 mph
Range373 mi WLTP
Charging170 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed twin-motor
SQ8 Sportback e-tron
BHP496
Torque973 Nm
0–604.5 s
Top130 mph
Range305 mi WLTP
Charging170 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed triple-motor