Audi Q8 50 e-tron
Audi Q8 50 e-tron is an all-electric luxury SUV with a WLTP range of up to 491 km (305 miles). EVKX.net has all the details.
We’ve organized this article into specific sections for easier navigation. Click the links below to jump to different areas or read on for the full article. Additionally, we offer an overview of the full specifications, an image gallery, detailed information about charging performance, and some online reviews. Our sections include:
- Performance
- Battery, Range, and Charging
- Drivetrain (suspension, brakes, steering)
- Exterior (paint colors, wheels ++)
- Interior (seats++)
- User interface and control
- Infotainment
- Lights
- Advanced driver-assistance systems
- Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability
Performance
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron delivers a solid performance with a maximum power of 230 kW (313 hp / 308 bhp) and a total torque of 540 Nm (399 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 6.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph), making it competitive within its class.
Battery, Range, and Charging
The high-capacity battery has a gross capacity of 95.0 kWh and a net usable capacity of 89.0 kWh, providing a 6.0 kWh buffer (6.3%) for battery protection. With a nominal voltage of 396 volts, the system is classified as a 400-volt battery system, aligning with industry standards. This Lithium-Ion battery utilizes NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) technology.
Under the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) standard, the vehicle’s range varies between 491 to 406 km (305-252 miles), depending on the specific configuration and options, such as wheel size. Larger wheels can increase energy consumption and subsequently reduce the overall range. The vehicle’s energy consumption is rated at 18.1 kWh/100 km for the base model and 21.9 kWh/100 km for the top-tier model under the WLTP test cycle. For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listings on this model’s range and consumption page.
The vehicle supports fast DC charging with a maximum power of 120 kW. Charging from 0% to 100% takes approximately 47 minutes, while a more typical scenario from 10% to 80% takes 27 minutes with an average charging speed of 136 kW. Considering an additional 5 minutes for each charging stop due to driving interruptions, the optimal charging range is from 3% to 81%. This results in an effective charging speed, including time lost, of 116 kW, with each charging session taking about 36 minutes and 54 seconds.
In a theoretical 1000 km challenge, starting with a full battery and maintaining a constant speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) under ideal conditions with an assumed consumption rate of 26 kWh/100 km, the trip would take approximately 9 hours and 51 minutes. This journey would require three charging stops from 15% to 80%, with a total charging time of 91 minutes.
Onboard Charger
The standard onboard charger supports up to 11 kW for Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging. This allows you to fully charge the battery from 0 to 100% in approximately 8 hours and 5 minutes using a home charging setup. For faster charging, you can opt for an optional onboard charger that supports up to 22 kW. With this upgrade, you can achieve a full charge from 0 to 100% in just about 4 hours and 2 minutes at home.
Charge Port
The location of the charge port is on the left front side. This location makes it easy to charge stations where you park side into the charger. Connector types vary by market: this model uses CCS Combo 1 in North America and CCS Combo 2 in Europe. For complete specifications for all markets, refer to the full specifications. A second port is on the right front side. This extra port gives you more parking options for AC charging. The connector types vary between different markets. This model uses J1772 for North America and TYPE2 for Europe. For complete specifications for all markets, refer to the full specifications.
Drivetrain
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron features an all-wheel drive system powered by two motors, one on each axle. The motors used are Induction Motors.
Suspension
The front suspension is double wishbone, and the rear suspension is Multilink. It uses air suspension and hydraulic dampers. The suspension is fully adaptive on the front and rear axle, so height and damping can be adjusted manually and automatically. The minimum ground clearance is 152 mm, and the maximum is 248 mm.
You can order Audi Q8 50 e-tron with an alternative Adaptive Air Suspension Sport suspension. The suspension is fully adaptive on the front and rear axle, so height and damping can be adjusted manually and automatically. The minimum ground clearance is 152 mm, and the maximum is 248 mm.
Steering
Dynamic steering is a standard on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, varying the steering ratio based on driving speed for enhanced control and comfort.
Drive Modes
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron lets the user select different drive modes that affect the car’s handling. The driver can choose between 7 modes:
- Dynamic: Dynamic steering, low suspension with dynamic throttle and suspension.
- Efficiency: Balanced steering, low suspension with efficient throttle, and balanced suspension.
- Comfort: Balanced steering, normal suspension height with efficient throttle, and comfort suspension damping.
- Allroad: Balanced steering, high suspension height with balanced throttle and damping.
- Offroad: Balanced steering, max suspension height with balanced throttle and damping.
- Auto: Balanced steering, adaptive suspension height with balanced throttle, and adaptive suspension damping.
- Custom: User-defined settings for steering, suspension, and throttle response.
Brakes
The is equipped with cast-iron disc brakes on both the front and rear. The front discs measure 375 mm, while the rear discs are 350 mm.
Regenerative Braking
The regenerative braking system in this model offers several modes to enhance efficiency and driving experience. The most efficient option is the Automatic Regeneration Mode, where the vehicle coasts when possible and employs regenerative braking to reduce speed as needed.
Manual regeneration is another mode, where regenerative braking is controlled by pressing the brake pedal. The brake system blends in physical brakes only when necessary.
Another option is the Regen on Accelerator Pedal mode where regenerative braking is activated when the driver eases off the accelerator pedal. This system allows the vehicle to slow down and recover energy without the driver needing to press the brake pedal, a feature often referred to as one-pedal driving. However, it is not considered full one-pedal driving since, at low speeds, the vehicle will keep rolling until it comes to a stop by itself.
Additionally, you can adjust the strength of the regenerative braking when you lift your foot off the accelerator. There are three levels of regenerative braking to choose from, allowing you to customize the driving experience to your preference.
Exterior
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron, with dimensions of 4901 mm in length, 1935 mm in width, and 1629 mm in height, falls into the Mid-size SUVs offer a blend of space, comfort, performance, and versatility, making them suitable for a wide range of drivers with diverse needs. Audi Q8 50 e-tron is available in a total of 61 paint colors, including solid, metallic, and pearlescent options. In addition to the standard palette, some colors are from the exclusive ‘Audi exclusive’ palette.
You can also choose from several styling options to make your car more unique. In addition, you can equip this model with an s-line exterior package. This package gives a more sporty design with a sporty diffusor and air intake.
The black optics design package is an option. This package includes a black single-frame grille, black bezels around the windows, and if equipped with rails, black rails.
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron offers multiple wheel options in different sizes, allowing you to customize your vehicle to suit your style and driving preferences. The available tire and wheel combinations include:
- 255/55 tires on 19" rims
- 255/50 tires on 20" rims
- 265/45 tires on 21" rims
Narrower wheels improve consumption and provide a longer range, while wider wheels offer better traction and handling.
The car has four regular doors and a hatchback-style liftgate. Soft close is an optional function for the side doors.
There are two different roof options to select from. The standard is just a regular roof. As an option, you can order this model with a panoramic roof. The glass extends most of the roof, and occupants can open the front part. This glass makes the car’s interior feel more spacious and bright, which can improve the mood and comfort of the occupant. It has an electric curtain that occupants can use to protect against the sun.
Additionally, you can order the car with tinted windows from the B-pillar backward, which enhances privacy and reduces glare and heat from the sun, making the interior more comfortable for passengers. As an option, double-glazed side windows are available to reduce cabin noise, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Interior
Seats
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron accommodates five passengers with two front seats and a three-seat bench in the rear.
First Row Seats
The front row offers five seat types to cater to various comfort and style preferences:
The following functionalities are available on the standard seat:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (manually adjustable, electrically adjustable as an option)
- Height adjustable headrest
- Length adjustable headrest (optional)
- Heating (optional)
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The following functionalities are available on the sport seat:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (manually adjustable, electrically adjustable as an option)
- Height adjustable headrest
- Length adjustable headrest (optional)
- Heating (optional)
- Adjustable lumbar support (electrically adjustable)
- Adjustable thigh support
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The following functionalities are available on the s-line sport seat:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (manually adjustable, electrically adjustable as an option)
- Height adjustable headrest
- Length adjustable headrest (optional)
- Heating (optional)
- Adjustable lumbar support (electrically adjustable)
- Adjustable thigh support
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The following functionalities are available on the s sport seat:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (manually adjustable, electrically adjustable as an option)
- Heating (optional)
- Adjustable lumbar support (electrically adjustable)
- Adjustable thigh support
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The following functionalities are available on the multicontour seat:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Height adjustable headrest
- Length adjustable headrest
- Heating
- Memory
- Adjustable lumbar support (electrically adjustable)
- Backrest side bolsters adjustment
- Seat cushion side bolsters adjustment
- Adjustable thigh support
- Ventilation (optional)
- Massage (optional)
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Second Row Seat
The second row features a standard three-seat bench with a 40:20:40 split, allowing each section to fold separately to increase cargo space. Additional functionalities include:
- Height adjustable headrest
Interior Storage
- Cupholders: Two cupholders are located in the front center console, with an additional two in the rear armrest.
- Glove Compartment: A spacious glove compartment is situated in the dashboard in front of the passenger, ideal for storing essential items.
Climate System
Two climate system options are available:
- 2-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver and passenger.
- 4-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver, passenger, and two separate passengers in the back seat
A standard heat pump is included, which can save significant energy that the EV would otherwise use for heating in cold weather.
Comfort Features
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron includes several features to enhance comfort and convenience:
- Keyless Entry: Access the car without needing to find the key, as long as you have it with you.
- Keyless Go: Start the car without using the key.
- Electrically Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Easy Entry Function: Moves the driver seat to facilitate easier entry into the car.
- Wireless Phone Charging
User Interface and Control
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron has multiple integrated screens. Behind the steering wheel is a digital instrument cluster, and in the center console, there are two different infotainment screens.
Key screen details:
- The screen behind the steering wheel integrated into the dashboard is 12.3 inches large
- The touch screen at the top of the center console is 10.1 inches large
- The touch screen at the bottom of the center console is 8.6 inches large
A head-up display is an optional system that projects speed and other important driver information onto the windshield.
Steering Wheel
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron is equipped with a single type of steering wheel:
- Circular Steering Wheel: This steering wheel provides intuitive control over the infotainment system, allowing you to easily adjust the volume, change music tracks, and manage other key functions.
Mirrors
For the exterior mirrors, you can choose between camera-based mirrors with interior screens or traditional mirrors. The interior mirror is a standard mirror.
Infotainment
Navigation System
With the a standard in-car navigation system, you have all the assistance you need to reach your destination effortlessly.
Phone Mirroring
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing you to mirror your phone’s screen on the car’s display. This functionality enables you to run apps like Google Maps or Waze directly from your phone.
Sound System
You can choose between two sound systems for the Audi Q8 50 e-tron:
- Audi Sound system: Features ten speakers and delivers a maximum output of 180 watts.
- Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Features 16 speakers and delivers a maximum output of 700 watts.
Additionally, the model includes 2 USB-C connections as standard. As an option, you can get additional 2 USB-C connections.
Mobile App
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron comes with a dedicated mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing you to manage and monitor your vehicle remotely. The app offers a wide range of features designed to enhance your driving experience:
- Locate Your Vehicle: Easily check the current location of your car.
- Preconditioning: Preheat or cool your car before you start your journey for optimal comfort.
- Lock & Unlock: Securely lock or unlock your car doors with a tap.
- Scheduled Charging: Plan and schedule charging sessions ahead of your trips.
- Adjust Charging Target: Set your desired State of Charge to start or stop charging as needed.
- Route Planning: Plan your route and send it directly to your car’s navigation system.
- Driving History: Review the details of your past trips.
Lights
You can choose between three types of headlights for the Audi Q8 50 e-tron.
- Standard Headlights: These use advanced LED technology, providing bright and efficient illumination.
- LED Matrix Headlights: Available as an option, this adaptive system splits the traditional single headlight beam into dozens of smaller rays that the light controller can turn on and off individually, optimizing lighting by un-lighting specific small areas in front.
- The optional LED Digital Matrix works as LED Matrix but in addition The new digital lighting system offers features that make driving easier and more secure. One major advantage is the lane and orientation lighting for highways, in which the headlights emit a carpet of light up to 50 meters long. It brightly illuminates the driver’s current lane and adjusts dynamically during lane changes. Dark spots — areas, where the lighting is dimmed — show where the car is positioned in the lane.
The taillights use LED technology, ensuring both high visibility and energy efficiency.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron features a range of standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) designed to enhance safety and comfort.
Efficiency Assist: A Standard feature that helps drivers anticipate driving conditions and conserve energy.
Safety Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Standard on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this system prevents the wheels from locking during braking.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this system improves the vehicle’s stability and handling during sudden maneuvers or on slippery road conditions.
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA): Standard on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this system helps prevent the vehicle from drifting out of its lane. It also includes a Lane Departure Warning system to alert the driver if the vehicle veers out of the lane.
Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA) : Optional on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this driver assist system that helps drivers detect oncoming traffic when crossing an intersection or turning left or right from a stopped position.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): Optional on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this system uses sensors to detect approaching vehicles from the side when backing out of a parking space or driveway.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Optional on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this driver assist system helps drivers avoid or mitigate frontal collisions.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Standard on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this system autonomously applies the brakes to prevent or reduce the severity of a collision if the driver does not react in time.
Automatic Emergency Steering (AES): Optional on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this system assists in avoiding collisions by automatically steering the vehicle in an emergency.
Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) : Optional on the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, this side assist system helps to detect traffic in blind spots.
Driving Automation
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron offers driving automation at levels 1 or 2, depending on the equipment level.
With the level 1 system, you get the following driving automation features.
- Cruise control.
- Automatic parking. (optional)
With the Assistantpackage Tour level 2 system, you get additional driving automation features to the ones listed above:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Centering Assist (LCA) /AutoSteer: keeps the car in your lane and slows down if needed in traffic. The system limits how long you can drive without touching the steering wheel.
Sensors & Cameras
This model uses cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors for its driver assist systems. Up to five radar sensors, five cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors monitor the vehicle’s surroundings.
Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability
The trunk offers a cargo capacity of 660 liters (23.3 CU FT). With the rear seat folded down, this expands to 1725 liters (60.9 CU FT). On the roof, you can load up to 75 kg (165.3 lbs). Optional roof rails are available for easy mounting of a roof box or rack.
The vehicle’s maximum weight is 3040 kg (6702 lbs), with a base weight of 2370 kg (5225 lbs). This allows for a maximum load of 670 kg (1477 lbs), including the driver and passengers. Note that some options may increase the base weight and reduce the maximum loading capacity.
A towbar can be added to the vehicle. The maximum permissible weight for a braked trailer is 1800 kg (3968 lbs), while for an unbraked trailer, it is 750 kg (1653 lbs).
Availability & Pricing
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron had its world premiere on 09.11.2022, with deliveries starting in March 2023. Please note that this model is available exclusively in Europe.
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