The Audi Q8 e-tron facelift is available in India for a starting price of Rs 1.14 crore (ex-showroom). With the addition of the “Q8” prefix, the electric SUV officially joins Audi’s top SUV lineup. The company has already begun accepting reservations for a nominal fee of Rs 5 lakh.
Audi Q8 e-tron Variants
The Q8 e-tron will be available in two variants: Q8 e-tron 50 and Q8 e-tron 55, as well as two body styles: SUV and Sportback (SUV-coupe). Their costs are mentioned below.
It is worth mentioning that both battery packs have grown in size, allowing greater range, while electric motors have improved in performance. With the bigger 114 kWh battery pack, the Q8 e-tron now has a WLTP-claimed range of up to 600 km. Previously, the e-tron was available with 71kWh and 95kWh battery packs, with a range of up to 484km.
| Specs | Q8 e-tron 50 | Q8 e-tron 55 |
| Battery Pack | 89kWh | 114kWh |
| Power/Torque | 340PS / 664Nm | 408PS / 664Nm |
| Electric Motor | Dual-motor, all-wheel drive | Dual-motor, all-wheel drive |
| Claimed Range | 419km/ 505km (Sportback) | 582km/ 600km (Sportback) |
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Audi Q8 e-tron Exterior
The Q8 e-tron electric SUV is still recognizable, but it now seems sleeker than before thanks to a redesign. The front has been changed with a new grille design that includes an updated Audi emblem, as well as a DRL strip on top of the grille, between both headlights. It still looks like the previous e-tron from the side and back, but it now has new alloy wheels and restyled front and rear bumpers.
Audi Q8 e-tron Interior
The dashboard arrangement resembles that of its predecessor, although the interior remains sumptuous. The inside of the SUV is available in three colors: Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige, and Black. It has a tri-screen configuration with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.1-inch infotainment unit, and an 8.6-inch touchscreen for temperature settings directly below the primary infotainment screen.
Audi Q8 e-tron Features
The Q8 e-tron also has four-zone temperature control, power-adjustable and ventilated seats with massage function, a 705W Bang and Olufsen 3-D sound system, ambient lighting, cruise control, park assist, and a panoramic sunroof. It has 8 airbags, a 360-degree camera, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and an ISOFIX child seat.
Audi Q8 e-tron Variant Prices
| Variant | Price |
| Q8 e-tron 50 | Rs 1.14 crore |
| Q8 e-tron 55 | Rs 1.18 crore |
| Q8 e-tron 50 Sportback | Rs 1.26 crore |
| Q8 e-tron 55 Sportback | Rs 1.31 crore |
The electric SUV can charge at up to 170kW DC fast charging and 22kW AC charging. Using the previous rapid charging technique, the battery can be recharged from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes, while charging from 20% to 80% takes 26 minutes. However, charging times may vary depending on the temperature and state of the battery.
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