Audi has finally unveiled the Q8 e-Tron, which will be available in four different configurations: the Q8 e-Tron, Q8 e-Tron Sportback, SQ8 e-Tron, and SQ8 e-Tron Sportback. The new Q8 e-Tron family now includes new battery packs that improve both performance and range.
The front grille on the Q8 e-Tron has been updated. The taillights and LED bar have been changed at the back. The SUV also has newly designed alloy wheels.
Audi’s Q8 e-tron is available with three different drivetrain options and comes standard with Quattro all-wheel drive. The base Audi Q8 50 e-tron model, which has a 95kWh battery pack and generates 337PS and 664 Nm, is propelled by two electric motors.
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The middle Audi Q8 55 e-tron model will also have two electric motors with a combined output of 404PS and 664 Nm. It will have a 531 km range on a single charge with a 114kWh battery pack.
The top-of-the-line, extremely fast Audi SQ8 e-tron will have three electric motors with a combined maximum output of 504PS and 973 Nm.
The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent at a DC charging station in just 31 minutes, giving it a range of up to 386 kilometres. The electric SUV can also be powered by an 11kW AC charger. The company offers a 22kW AC charging upgrade that is optional.
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Only minor interior upgrades have been made to the Q8 e-Tron, and Audi says the dashboard is constructed of recyclable materials. The displays on the Q8 e-three Tron include a 10-inch infotainment screen, a third screen for temperature control features, and a digital driving display.
The new model is anticipated to make its debut in India in 2023. The BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQC, and Jaguar I-Pace are the SUV’s rivals.