Audi Q8 E-Tron is the new name of the new generation of the Audi E-Tron model. With the addition of the Q8 designation, Audi tells us that it is the flagship of their electric SUV cars. It will be available in a ʺclassicʺ as well as a Sportback version, which has a more rounded rear.
The update is new Audi Q8 E-Tron to the greatest extent touched on the front part of the car. The area around the mask has openings that close and open as needed, depending on the amount of air the cooler needs at that moment. The headlights have a new light signature, and parts of the mask are now also illuminated. They added some aerodynamic elements and slightly adjusted the part of the body that covers the chassis. Air suspension can adjust the car's clearance from the ground in intervals 76 mm.
The Audi Q8 E-Tron is available with two batteries and three electric motor combinations. The Q8 50 E-Tron and Sportback have two electric motors with the same output 250 kW (340 horsepower) in Boost mode and 664 newton meters of torque. In this case, the battery has capacity 95 kW, which is enough energy for up to 491 kilometers a long way, and in the Sportback model for up to 505 kilometers a long way. Q8 55 E-Tron has 300 kW of power (408 HP), battery with capacity 114 kWh and enough energy to 582 kilometers a long way (Sportback – 600 kilometers).
The most powerful in the range is the Audi SQ8 E-Tron with three electric motors that together have 370 kW power (503 HP) and 973 newton meters of torque. The battery has capacity 104 kWh and enough energy to 494 kilometers long way (Sportback – 513 kilometers). Version 50 needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h 6 seconds, and the SQ8 E-Tron 4.5 seconds. The 50 and 55 versions have an electronically limited top speed of 200 km/h, the SQ8 at 210 km/h. The Audi Q8 E-Tron can be charged with up to 170 kW, and after 31 minutes of charging, we have enough energy for an additional 420 kilometers of travel.
Audi Q8 E-Tron; Photo: audi-mediacenter.comThe interior does not skimp on high-resolution screens. The driver has a digital display available, and there is another on the central console 10.1-inch screen for the needs of entertainment content, connectivity and other telematics. Below it is a full-size screen 8.6-inch, through which we manage the climate system. A projection screen is optionally available. Buyers can still choose cameras instead of the classic side mirrors. Audi used recycled materials to make most of the interior. The Audi Q8 E-Tron will be available in the first half of the year 2023.
