Audi Q8 e-tron

When was the Audi Q8 e-tron launched?

Audi India launched the Q8 e-tron in the country on 18 August, 2023. 

What variants does it get?

The Q8 e-tron can be had in two variants – 50 e-tron and 55 e-tron. 

What features are available in the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Exterior:

In terms of design, the Q8 e-tron sports a black-coloured redesigned front grille extending beneath the LED headlamps, a fresh pair of LED DRLs, a new Audi monochrome 2D logo, and a light bar above the front grille. On the side, it gets a ‘Q8 e-tron Quattro’ badge, roof rails, and new 20-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it gets a chunky rear bumper, an LED bar running across the width of the car, and H-shaped LED taillamps.

The Audi Q8 e-tron can be had in nine exterior and three interior shades. The exterior shades include Madeira Brown, Chronos Grey, Glacier White, Mythos Black, Plasma Blue, Soneira Red, Magnet Grey, Siam Beige, and Manhattan Grey. The interior themes, on the other hand, include Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige, and black.

Interior:

Inside, the Q8 e-tron comes loaded with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, a digital driver’s display, heated and ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Additionally, it also gets a 360-degree camera with park assist, 30-colour ambient lighting, wireless charging, Audi virtual cockpit, and a Bang and Olufsen 16-speaker sound system. 

What are the battery pack, powertrain, and specifications of the Audi Q8 e-tron?

The Audi Q8 e-tron is offered in two battery packs – a 95kWh and a 114kWh unit. The former is tuned to produce 340bhp and 664Nm of torque, while the latter belts out 408bhp and the same amount of torque as the former.

What is the charging time and range of the Audi Q8 e-tron? 

Using a 170kW DC fast charger, the batteries of the Audi Q8 e-tron can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 31 minutes and return a claimed range of up to 600km.

Is the Audi Q8 e-tron a safe car?

Audi has not tested the Q8 e-tron for any safety ratings yet. 

What are the rivals to the Audi Q8 e-tron?

The rivals to the Audi Q8 e-tron include the BMW iX and the Jaguar I-Pace.