Audi Q8 e-tron
Summary
Audi was one of the first German manufacturers to jump on the electric vehicle train with its “e-tron” vehicle, which it heavily updated for the 2024 model year and renamed the “Q8 e-tron” to bring it in-line with the rest of its model lineup. While the range of the earlier e-tron had always been a bit disappointing (especially for the price), the updates brought a much larger battery and more efficient motors that bumped the range up to 285 miles – a much more usable figure.
The Q8 e-tron is available in two form factors: the standard version, and the “Sportback,” which sacrifices a small amount of cargo space for a more sporty appearance that also adds another 11 miles of range.
As far as execution is concerned, the Q8 e-tron is peak Audi. It is has one of the most finely-tuned suspensions on the market and impeccable build quality, plus a beautiful interior which will feel right at home to anyone who has been in any modern Audi. It’s nothing groundbreaking, but it does show the benefits of great attention to detail.
Specifications
Dimensions
- Seating: 2 rows
- 2nd Row Leg Room: 39.1 in
- Cargo Capacity (Behind 2nd Row): 28.5 cu ft (Q8) / 27.2 cu ft (Q8 Sportback)
- Cargo Capacity (Max): 56.4 cu ft (Q8) / 54.5 (Q8 Sportback)
Driving/EV Info
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Battery Size: 106 kWh
- Range:
- Q8 e-tron: 285 miles
- Q8 e-tron Sportback: 296 miles
- Q8 e-tron Sportback w/ ultra Pkg: 300 miles
- Max Charging Rate: 170 kW
- Time to Charge 10-80%: 31 minutes
- Battery Connector: CCS
- Heater Type: Heat pump
Warranty
Information is as of 2023 model year
New
- Limited: 4 years/50,000 miles
- Powertrain: 4 years/50,000 miles
- High-Voltage Battery: 8 years/100,000 miles
- Corrosion (Perforation Only): 12 years/unlimited miles
- Emissions: 8 years/80,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance: 4 years/unlimited miles
- Loaner Vehicle: Yes
- Trip Interruption: Up to $1000 per incident
Certified Pre-Owned
- Repair Deductible: $0 per visit
- Limited: 2 years/50,000 miles from CPO purchase date or 6 years/100,000 miles from original in-service date (whichever occurs later)
- Roadside Assistance: 6 years/unlimited miles from original in-service date
- Loaner Vehicle: Yes
- Trip Interruption: Up to $1000 per incident
Offers & Incentives
Government Incentives
- Federal EV Tax Credit
- New: Not eligible due to country of manufacture (Germany)
- Used: Yes (under the name “e-tron” instead of “Q8 e-tron”)
- Colorado EV Tax Credit: $5000 (MSRP must be below $80000)
Audi Offers
- 2 years of unlimited 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America charging stations with the purchase/lease of a new Q8 e-tron or Q8 e-tron Sportback
- $5000 customer bonus toward the purchase/lease of a new Q8 e-tron; offer ends 2 October 2023
- $3000 customer bonus toward the purchase/lease of a new Q8 e-tron Sportback; offer ends 2 October 2023
- $5000 Colorado EV bonus toward the purchase/lease of a new Q8 e-tron or Q8 e-tron Sportback if the customer finances through Audi Financial Services
- lease/finance term must be at least 24 months
- offer ends 2 October 2023
- 6.99% APR financing for 60 months on all Q8 e-tron and Q8 e-tron Sportback models; offer ends 2 October 2023
- $649/month for 36 months at 30,000 miles for Q8 e-tron Premium w/ Black Optic Pkg
- $0 security deposit
- $6543 due at signing
- does not apply to Q8 e-tron Sportback models
- offer ends 2 October 2023
Q8 e-tron Trim Levels
Premium
Base MSRP: $74400
Standard Features
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high beams
- Adaptive air suspension
- 20″ wheels
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- Aluminum door sill inlays
- Automatic four-zone climate control
- Autodim rearview mirror w/ compass & HomeLink
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless CarPlay & wireless Android Auto
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front & rear parking sensors
- Lane keep assist
- Audi pre sense front
Premium Plus
Base MSRP: $78800
Additional features over Premium
- Dual-pane acoustic glass for side windows
- Illuminated front & rear aluminum door sill inlays
- LED interior lighting package
- Bang & Olufsen 3D stereo
- Ventilated front seats w/ 4-way power lumbar
- Heated rear seats
- Surround-view cameras
Prestige
Base MSRP: $84800
Additional features over Premium Plus
- Matrix-design LED headlights
- LED interior lighting plus package
- Leather-trimmed dashboard, armrests, and center console
- Valcona/Milano leather-trimmed seats
- Massaging front seats
- Manual sunshades for rear doors
- Heads-up display
- Intelligent Park Assist
Q8 e-tron Sportback Trim Levels
Premium
Base MSRP: $77800
Standard Features
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high beams
- Adaptive air suspension
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Panoramic sunroof
- Aluminum door sill inlays
- Automatic four-zone climate control
- Autodim rearview mirror w/ compass & HomeLink
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Wireless CarPlay & wireless Android Auto
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front & rear parking sensors
- Lane keep assist
- Audi pre sense front
Notable Options
- ultra Package ($0): 19″ aero wheels, low-rolling resistance tires, black exterior trim, sport suspension
The ultra package is a $0 option only available on the Q8 e-tron Sportback Premium (not on the non-Sportback Q8 e-tron or any other trim level of the Sportback) which adds an additional 4 miles of range through aerodynamic improvements.
Premium Plus
Base MSRP: $82200
Additional features over Premium
- Dual-pane acoustic glass for side windows
- Illuminated front & rear aluminum door sill inlays
- LED interior lighting package
- Bang & Olufsen 3D stereo
- Ventilated front seats w/ 4-way power lumbar
- Heated rear seats
- Surround-view cameras
Prestige
Base MSRP: $88200
Additional features over Premium Plus
- Matrix-design LED headlights
- LED interior lighting plus package
- Leather-trimmed dashboard, armrests, and center console
- Valcona/Milano leather-trimmed seats
- Massaging front seats
- Manual sunshades for rear doors
- Heads-up display
- Intelligent Park Assist
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