2024 Q8 e-tron (previously known simply as the e-tron) will provide you with an easy transition. Its design and overall vibe are similar to the rest of the luxury automaker's lineup, so the only element to adjust to is the powertrain. Two electric motors provide all-wheel drive and up to 402 horsepower. Acceleration is strong, but not as rushed as in rifle-shot rivals like the BMW iX, Jaguar I-Pace, or Tesla Model X. If you're up for a quicker version Q8 e-tron, there's an SQ8 e-tron (reviewed separately), which offers 496 horsepower. High-tech features dot the Q8 e-tron's hushed cabin, which is something Audi loyalists have come to expect.
EV Performance
Beneath the Q8 e-tron's heavily creased bodywork are two electric motors, one located at the front axle and the other at the rear. Together they provide electronic all-wheel drive, but the rear motor does most of the work. In regular driving situations, they make a combined 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque. However, putting the shifter into Sport mode briefly unlocks 402 ponies and 490 pound-feet of torque. Our driving impressions revealed that the Q8 e-tron was swift and composed.
Battery Life
Audi Q8 e-tron's 106.0-kWh battery pack should provide up to 300 miles per charge. If that estimation is correct, that would give the Q8 e-tron competitive range estimate versus rivals such as the I-Pace and the Model X. Every e-tron features a 170-kW fast charger that allows it to replenish 80 percent of its battery in about 30 minutes.
Price
Premium $87,000 (est)
Premium Plus $89,000 (est)
Sportback Premium $89,500 (est)
Prestige $91,000 (est)
Sportback Premium Plus $91,500 (est)
Sportback Prestige $93,500 (est)
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