The news Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron, up to 600km of autonomy

Unlike the quality of previous microfibers, the production of Dinamica is also solvent – another contribution to environmental protection.

The new Audi Q8 e-tron 100% electric: a pioneering model with multiple assets

The new Audi Q8 e-tron embodies the renewal of the 100% electric Audi E-tron range. Discover eight flagship characteristics of this prestigious SUV.

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Audi Q8 e-tron: electricity consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.1 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

Audi Q8 e-tron: electricity consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.1 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

1. Remarkable autonomy

1. Remarkable autonomy

Equipped with a more powerful new generation battery, the new Audi Q8 e-tron offers great autonomy on a daily basis. In its 55 e-tron quattro version, the high voltage battery with a maximum capacity of 114 kWh allows you to travel up to 600 kilometers with a single load (according to WLTP).

When the load level is low, the Range mode allows you to optimize autonomy by limiting speed to 90 km/h as well as by reducing comfort functions such as air conditioning or heating of the seat.

Audi Q8 e-tron: electricity consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.1 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

Audi Q8 55 E-tron: Electric consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.6 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

Audi Q8 e-tron: electricity consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.1 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

Audi Q8 55 E-tron: Electric consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.6 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

2. Exceptional charging speed

2. Exceptional charging speed

With 170 kW maximum charging power, the new Audi Q8 e-tron can be recharged faster at high power charging stations. Regarding the Audi Q8 55 E-Tron Quattro and the Audi SQ8 E-Tron, they require about 31 minutes¹ to recover 80% of their battery. Also, thanks to the optimization of the charging process, the stop time at the station is greatly reduced.

The route calculator, integrated into the Audi Connect navigation and infotainment system (standard depending on the country), takes into account the necessary stops to recharge, so as to best optimize the journey time.

Audi Q8 e-tron: electricity consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.1 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

Audi Q8 55 E-tron: Electric consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.6 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

AUDI SQ8 E-TRON: Electric consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 28.0–24.6 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

¹The battery recharge duration may vary depending on different factors such as ambient temperature, the use of other connectors specific to the country and the use of the preconditioning function (for example, remote air conditioning of the vehicle or the use of the E-tron route calculator). When using domestic sockets, the charging power is limited by the e-tron charging system.

Audi Q8 e-tron: electricity consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.1 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

Audi Q8 55 E-tron: Electric consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 24.4–20.6 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

AUDI SQ8 E-TRON: Electric consumption (mixed cycle*) in kWh/100 km: 28.0–24.6 CO₂ emissions (mixed cycle*) in g/km: 0
Fuel/electric consumption beaches and CO₂ emissions as a function of the equipment of the selected vehicle.
Only consumption and emission data in accordance with the WLTP standard (and not NEDC) are available for the vehicle.

¹The battery recharge duration may vary depending on different factors such as ambient temperature, the use of other connectors specific to the country and the use of the preconditioning function (for example, remote air conditioning of the vehicle or the use of the E-tron route calculator). When using domestic sockets, the charging power is limited by the e-tron charging system.

The news Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron, up to 600km of autonomy !

The new Audi Q8 e-tron: increased efficiency and autonomy, refined design

With the Audi e-tron the premium manufacturer entered the era of electromobility in 2018, marking the start of the electric future for the four rings. Since then, the model has established references in the luxurious electric SUV segment. The new Audi Q8 e-tron is now based on the success story of this electric pioneer. The high -end electric SUV and crossover seduce with their optimized propulsion concept, their improved aerodynamics, their higher charging performance, the capacity of their battery, as well as by their increased autonomy, up to 582 kilometers in the SUV version (according to WLTP standard) and up to 600 kilometers in the Sportback version (according to WLTP standard). Significant changes, especially at the front of the vehicle, give the new flagship SUV a refreshing appearance.

Since the launch of the Audi E-tron about four years ago and sales of 150,000 units, Audi has been following an electric roadmap in systematic material. Its electric portfolio now includes eight models. By 2026, it will have more than twenty. At that time, Audi will only market fully electric models on the world market. “With our business strategy” Vorsprung 2030 “, we have determined a fixed date for our withdrawal from the combustion engines market and have clearly decided that Audi would be an entirely electric brand within 11 years,” said Markus Duesmann , Fleshman of the board of management of audi ag. “The new Audi Q8 e-tron, with its improved efficiency and autonomy and its refined design, is another important element of our electrical portfolio intended to enthusiastic people towards electromobility with emotional models adapted to daily use. Oliver Hoffmann, Board Member for Technical Development of Audi, also focused on the advantages for the customer reinforced by these refinements. “In the new Q8 e-tron, we were able to significantly increase both battery capacity and load performance. This allowed us to achieve an optimal balance between energy density and load capacity, in addition to increasing efficiency, ”said Hoffmann. “In addition, we have improved in all versions of Q8 e -tron motors, progressive direction and chassis control systems – and therefore the characteristics of dynamic driving which are typical of Audi. »»

New face, new name, new business identity

By calling for this Q8 model, Audi clearly claims that the Audi Q8 e-tron is the point model among its electric SUVs and crossovers. The Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron are immediately identifiable as fully electric models, from the first glance. And this, thanks to the new front and rear designs which systematically advance the language of the electrical design of Audi. As a prestigious Audi electric SUV model, the Q8 e-tron inaugurates the new identity of the company with a two-dimensional design of the four rings outside. The lettering of the model with an Audi logo on the amount B is also new.

Maximum space and comfort

With a length of 4.915 meters, a width of 1.937 meters and a height of 1,619 meters for sportback and 1.633 meters for the SUV, the Q8 e-tron offers maximum space and comfort. The SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron are each lower by two millimeters and 39 millimeters wide. Their 2,928 meter wheelbase also allows you to benefit from a lot of leg space in the rear seats. They offer a generous loading volume, 569 liters for the SUV and 528 liters for sportback. 62 liters are also available in the front storage compartment, the famous “fruit”.

Three motorization variants

For the two body variants, three motorization versions with electric all -wheel drive can be selected. With their two engines, the basic models of the Audi Q8 50 e-tron (electric consumption combined in kWh/100 km: 24.0-20.1 (WLTP);₂ Combined in G/km: 0) and the Audi Q8 50 Sportback e-tron (electric consumption combined in kWh/100 km: 23.7-19.5 (WLTP);₂ Combined in G/km: 0) generate 250 kW in Boost mode and 664 Nm of torque, and develop a range up to 491 km (SUV) and up to 505 km (Sportback), in accordance with the WLTP cycle.

With their two engines, the Audi Q8 55 e-tron (electric consumption combined in kWh/100 km: 24.4-20.6 (WLTP);₂ Combined in G/km: 0) and the Audi Q8 55 Sportback e-tron (electric consumption combined in kWh/100 km: 24.1-19.9 (WLTP);₂ Combined in G/km: 0) generate 300 kW in Boost mode and 664 Nm of torque. Their autonomy is 582 km for the SUV and 600 km for sportback, according to the WLTP cycle. Their maximum speed, as well as that of Q8 50 e-tron (electric consumption combined in kWh/100 km: 24.0-20.1 (WLTP);₂ Combined in G/km: 0), is limited to 200 km/h.

The High-end Audi SQ8 E-tron (electric consumption combined in kWh/100 km: 28.0-24.6 (WLTP); CO emissions₂ Combined in G/km: 0) and the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (electric consumption combined in kWh/100 km: 27.0-23.5 (WLTP);₂ Combined in G/km: 0) are powered by three engines. Their advanced power amounts to 370 kW and their torque at 973 nm.

The autonomy of the S models is 494 km for the SUV and up to 513 km for sportback. Their top speed is limited to 210 km/h.

Largest battery capacity and better charging performance

Two battery sizes can be selected. The Q8 50 e-tron battery has a storage capacity of 89 kWh nets (95 kWh gross), while the more powerful versions of Q8 55 e-tron and the SQ8 e-tron have a storage capacity of 106 kWh nets (114 kWh gross). Thanks to an adjustment of the battery management system, the battery capacity usable by customers has also increased. On a high power load station, the Audi Q8 50 e-tron reaches a maximum load power of 150 kW. With the Q8 55 e-tron and sq8 e-tron, the maximum charging power increases to 170 kW. The large battery can be recharged from 10 to 80 % during a load stop of approximately 31 minutes. Under ideal conditions, this corresponds to an autonomy of 420 kilometers (according to the WLTP standard). At a charging station by alternating current or via a wall terminal, the Audi Q8 e-tron recharges up to 11 kW. Audi offers an optional alternating power power up to 22 kW.

In ideal conditions, the Audi Q8 50 e-tron can be completely recharged in about nine hours and fifteen minutes (22 kW: about four hours and 45 minutes) using the alternating current. The figures for the large battery are approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes to 11 kW and from six to 22 kW. The Audi Q8 e-tron is equipped as standard with the Plug & Charge function. In compatible charging stations, the vehicle itself requests the start of the recharge after the cable insertion and activates the charging station. Billing occurs automatically. The new Audi Charging charging service, the launch of which is scheduled for 2023 and which will replace the existing E-Tron Charging Service Reload Service in the future, will allow convenient access to around 400,000 public refill points in Europe. E-tron Route Planner provides effective support when looking for charging points along your route.

Engine of the revised rear axle and electrical vectorization of the torque for better dynamism

For the new Audi Q8 e-tron, the concept of asynchronous engine on the rear axle has been modified. Instead of 12 coils generating the electromagnetic field, there are now 14. The engine therefore generates a more powerful magnetic field with a similar electrical intake, which makes it possible to obtain a larger torque. If it is not necessary, the electric motor needs less energy to generate torque. This reduces consumption and increasing autonomy. With the S models of the E-Tron range, Audi used a three-engine design for the first time as part of a large-scale production. This concept was refined for the new SQ8 E-Tron (electric consumption combined in KWH/100 km: 28.0-24.6 (WLTP);₂ Combined in G/km: 0). A 124 kW electric motor is at work on the front axle. On the rear axle, two electric motors with a power of 98 kW each feed the rear wheels separately. This provides a power boost up to 370 kW. The engine torque can be distributed over the two rear electric motors, between the two wheels, in a fraction of a second.

Balance between comfort and sportiness

The new Audi Q8 e-tron is equipped as standard with a suspension with pneumatic springs with checked absorption of shocks. The height of the body can be changed on a total of 76 millimeters, depending on the driving situation. To optimize the lateral dynamism of the vehicle, the adjustment of its pneumatic springs has been adjusted. In addition, its electronic stability control (ESC) will allow the future even greater handling, especially in tight turns. The Audi Q8 e-tron approaches them with significantly increased agility thanks to its revised progressive direction. The management system of the steering system has been modified so that management responds much faster, even during delicate steering movements. The effect of the direct management report is supported by more rigid suspension stages on the front axle. The movements of the management are thus transmitted to the wheels more directly, and the return of information of the reactions of the management is also improved. All chassis control systems have been adjusted, but they remain balanced and perfectly granted – faithful to Audi DNA.

Aerodynamics still improved

With the Audi Q8 e-tron, the theme of aerodynamics was an absolute priority. This resulted in a reduction in the drag coefficient from 0.26 to 0.24 (CX) for the Q8 Sportback e-tron and 0.28 to 0.27 (CX) for the Q8 e-tron. The wheel spoilers mounted on the body stocks allow the air flow to be deflected around the wheels. Spoilers on the front axle have been enlarged, and the Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron now has spoilers on the rear wheels also. On the SQ8 Sportback e-tron, the spoilers are only mounted on the rear axle. In the area around the grille, it is the first time that an Audi model has had an self-object system in addition to electrical shutters which automatically close the flow to the radiator. This system makes it possible to further optimize the air flow at the front of the car and to avoid unwanted losses.

Practical parking with the Remote Park Assist Plus

About 40 driving aid systems are available in the Audi Q8 e-tron. Up to five radar sensors, five cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors provide environmental information which is then analyzed by the Central Driving Aid Unit. Among the news, the Remote Park Assist Plus, which will be available at the order from 2023. With its help, the Audi Q8 e-tron can sneak in the narrowest parking spaces. Customers can control the parking procedure via the Myaudi application on their smartphones. When the car reaches its final position in the parking space, it goes out automatically, activates the parking brake and locks the doors. To leave the parking space, the engine is started via the Myaudi application, then the maneuvering vehicle enough to allow comfortable entry.

Digital Matrix LED headlights

The Q8 e-tron is optionally equipped with digital matrix led headlights. When driving on the highway, the orientation lights mark the position of the car in the track and help the driver stay well in the center in the narrow spaces. Three other new features are also available: improved traffic information, traffic lighting lighting with steering indicator and orientation lighting on country roads.

Luxurious class interior

The panoramic glass roof contributes to the impression of lightness from the inside and strengthens the feeling of space and the air atmosphere of the passenger compartment. The glass elements open and close electrically. Occulting sun visors are commanded in the same way. When open, the glass roof in two parts improves the atmosphere of the passenger compartment thanks to effective ventilation. An integrated air deflector also reduces wind noise. As an alternative to standard automatic air conditioning, Audi also offers quadri-zone automatic air conditioning and a Quality Package air. Ventilation on three levels ensures the comfort of the seats, even when the external temperatures are high. It is available for serial seats, whose leather is finely perforated. Seats with multiple individual seats adjustments constitute the strong point of the interior options. In addition to the pneumatic adjustments of the seat and the backrest, they can also be ordered with a massage function. The furniture has optional decorative inlays in porous wood veneers such as grained ash and sycom, aluminum or, for sine and line edition versions, a carbon fiber structure. Among the new features are light brown walnut wood and a durable technical material made partly from recycled PET bottles.

High resolution tactile screens and voice command

Like all the upper class Audi models, the Q8 e-tron uses the MMI Touch Response system. Its two large high resolution screens – that of the top with a 10.1 inch diagonal and the bottom with an 8.6 -inch diagonal – replace almost all switches and conventional buttons. In addition to using the two touch screens, many functions can be activated through the Natural Voice Control. The digital display and the concept of control of the Audi Q8 e-tron is completed by the Audi Virtual Cockpit as standard, with the Full HD resolution. Specific graphics represent all important aspects of electric driving, from charging performance to autonomy. On request, a head -up display can be added. On the Belgian market, the Audi Q8 e-tron will be equipped as standard of the MMI Navigation Plus system. Its media center supports the LTE Advanced high -speed data transmission standard, and it has an integrated Wifi hotspot for mobile passenger devices. The navigation system intelligently recommends destinations according to the routes previously traveled. In addition to that, the audi connect navigation and the infotainment package includes car-to-x services.

Materials from recycling process

The Audi Q8 e-tron will be certified in net carbon 1 for customers in Europe and the United States. Audi also uses recycled materials for certain components of the Audi Q8 e-tron. These materials, treated through a recycling process, reduce the amount of resources used and ensure a closed, efficient and durable material loop. In the interior of the Audi Q8 e-tron, Audi uses recycled materials for insulation and padding, as well as for carpets. Decorative inlay above the screen, called Tech Layer, is available in a new anthracite color technical material which is partially composed of recycled PET bottles. With the equipment pack, the sports seats are covered with synthetic leather and Dinamica microfiber. Dinamica is made up of 45 % polyester fibers made from recycled PET bottles, used textiles and fiber residues.

Unlike the quality of previous microfibers, the production of Dinamica is also solvent – another contribution to environmental protection.

In addition, certain components related to security, which are partly made up of mixtures of automotive plastic waste treated with a chemical recycling process, are used for the first time, especially for plastic shells of the seat belt loops. As part of the Plasticloop project, Audi worked with the Lyondellbasell plastics manufacturer to establish a process in which chemical recycling will be used for the first time to reuse mixed automotive plastic waste in the series production of the Audi Q8 E- tron. In this process, implemented jointly with Lyondellbasell, the plastic components of vehicles of customers who can no longer be repaired are dismantled and separated from foreign materials such as metal clips before being shredded and transformed into pyrolytic oil by chemical recycling. This pyrolysis oil is then used as a raw material in the production of new plastic materials according to a mass assessment 2 approach 2 .

Audi Brussels

The start of the new electric era began at the end of 2018, with the assembly of the first Audi e-tron at the Audi Brussels production plant, fully renovated and neutral in CO2. Audi e-tron high-voltage batteries are also made on the Audi Brussels site. After the start of production in late 2018, the production of the Audi e-tron sportback, the SUV coupe variant, started in early 2020. It was followed in August 2020 by the Audi E-Tron S and the Audi e-tron S Sportback, the sports versions equipped with three electric motors.

All variants of the new Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron will also be produced by Audi Brussels.

Launch in spring 2023

The launch on the market of new Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, which will be available to order from mid-November, is scheduled for the end of February 2023 in Belgium. The base price of the Audi Q8 e-tron in Belgium will be 76,500 euros VAT included for the Audi 50 e-tron, 88,300 euros VAT included for the Audi 55 e-tron and 99,700 euros for the Audi e-tron s. The supplement for the Sportback variant will be 2,000 euros including VAT.
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​ 1 Audi intends by net carbon emissions a situation in which, after having exhausted all the other possible reduction measures, the company compensates for the carbon issued by the products or activities of Audi and/or carbon emissions which cannot currently not be avoided in the supply chain, manufacturing and recycling of Audi vehicles via voluntary compensation projects carried out around the world. In this context, the carbon emissions generated during the phase of use of a vehicle, that is to say from the moment it is delivered to the customer, are not taken into account.

​ 2 The plastic pellets used for the manufacture of seat belt loop shells (including substances and additives) are made up of at least 70 % pyrolysis oil produced as part of the project. This pyrolysis oil was provided as part of the process of manufacturing plastic pellets. The assignment of pyrolysis oil from waste is carried out within the framework of a mass assessment approach with a qualified credit transfer. This means that ECOCYCLE, an independent external certification organization, confirms that the members of the project have replaced the quantities of fossil resources required for the seat belt loop cover by pyrolytic oil produced from mixtures of plastic materials automobiles. Based on the production figures currently planned, it is planned to provide enough pyrolytic oil in the above-mentioned proportion for the whole production in series of the belt loops of the q8 e-tron.