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Audi SQ8 e-tron

Audi SQ8 e-tron is an all-electric luxury SUV with a WLTP range of up to 494 km (307 miles). EVKX.net has all the details.

Audi SQ8 e-tron

We have separated our Audi SQ8 e-tron article into sections. If you want to wait to read the full article, click the links below to the different areas. We also have an overview of the full specifications, an image gallery, detailed information about charging performance, and some online reviews. Our sections:

Performance

With overboost, the Audi SQ8 e-tron has a maximum power of 370 KW (503 hp / 496 bhp). Without overboost, it is 320 KW (435 hp / 435 bhp). The torque is 973 nm with overboost and 561 without overboost. It performs the 0-100km/h sprint (0-62mph) in 4.5 seconds with overboost and 6.6 seconds without overboost. The top speed is 200 km/h.

Battery, range, and charging

The battery has a gross capacity of 114kWh and a net capacity of 106kWh, meaning you have a 8kWh buffer for protection. (7.0%). The Lithium-Ion battery uses NMC technology.

The WLTP range varies from 494 to 454 km (307-282 mi), depending on car options. Bigger wheels are an example of an equipment option that increases consumption and reduces the electric range. The consumption is between 21.5kWh/100km for the basic version and 23.3kWh/100km for the top trim version for the WLTP standard test. For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listing on this model’s range and consumption page.

The maximum DC charging speed is 170kW. A full charge from 0 - 100% would take 66 minutes, while a more common scenario of 10-80% would take 32 minutes. If you assume you lose 5 minutes driving per charge stop in addition to the charge time, the optimum charge area is from 3% to 74%, resulting in an actual charge speed, including time loss, of 122kW. Each charge session would take 37 minutes and 58 seconds.

For the theoretical 1000km challenge, starting with a full battery and driving at 120km/h (75 mph), assuming optimal driving conditions and consumption of 28kWh/100km, 1000km will take 9 hours and 46 minutes. This trip will require three charge session(s) charging from 16% to 71%. The total time lost for charging up the battery will be 87 minutes.

Onboard charger

For level 1 and level 2 AC charging, the standard onboard charger supports up to 11 KW charging. As a result, you can charge the battery 0-100% from home in about 9 hours and 38 minutes. You can also select an optional onboard charger that supports up to 22 KW charging. As a result, you can charge the battery 0-100% from home in about 4 hours and 49 minutes.

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. The connector types vary between the different markets. This model uses CCS Combo 1 for North America and for Europe, CCS Combo 2. See full specifications for all markets. 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 the different markets. This model uses J1772 for North America and for Europe, TYPE2. See full specifications for all markets.

Drivetrain

Audi SQ8 e-tron has an all-wheel drive system supported by three motors. One on front axle, and two on rear axle. The motor(s) used are Induction Motors.

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 SQ8 e-tron with an alternative Adaptive Air Suspension Sport 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.

Steering

Dynamic steering is a standard feature on the Audi SQ8 e-tron. Dynamic steering varies the steering ratio as a function of driving speed.

Drive modes

The Audi SQ8 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: Custom-defined steering, suspension, and throttle response.

Brakes

The rear and front brakes are cast-iron discs. The front discs are 375mm, and the rear discs are 350mm.

Regenerative braking is available in several modes. The most efficient is automatic regen. In this mode, the car coasts when possible and uses regenerative braking to reduce speed. You can also enable one-pedal driving.

Exterior

You can choose between 61 different paint colors when ordering this model. 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.

Additionally, you can choose between 4 wheels with sizes from 20 to 22 inches.

The car has four regular doors and a hatchback-style liftgate. Soft close is an optional function for the side doors.

You can choose between two types of roofs on this model. 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.

You can order the car with tinted windows from B-pillar and back. As an option, you can equip the model with double-glazed side windows. These windows reduce cabin noise.

Audi SQ8 e-tron

Interior

You can choose between different types of seats, seat materials, and interior styling. The seat layout is the traditional five seats with two in front and three in the rear.

First row seats

There are three seat types you can choose from for the front row in the Audi SQ8 e-tron.

The following functionalities are available on the s-line sport seat.

You can choose from 4 different materials/colors for this seat type.

The following functionalities are available on the s sport seat.

You can choose from 4 different materials/colors for this seat type.

The following functionalities are available on the multicontour seat.

You can choose from 4 different materials/colors for this seat type.

Second-row seat

The second row has a standard three-seat bench with a 40:20:40 split where you can fold each section separately to increase the cargo space. In addition, the following functionalities are available.

  • height adjustable headrest

There is only one type of steering wheel available.

Climate system

You can choose from two different climate systems. The 2-zone climate system supports different temperatures in two zones for the driver and passenger. The 4-zone climate system supports different temperatures in four zones for the driver, passenger, and two separate passengers in the back seat. This model has a heat pump as standard. This heat pump can save significant energy that the EV would use for heating in cold weather.

Comfort

Audi SQ8 e-tron has several features to make your life as a driver or passenger more comfortable.

Keyless entry allows access to the car without needing to find the key. As long you bring it with you, the doors open.

Keyless go makes it possible to start the car without using the key.

The steering wheel is electrically adjustable.

You have an ’easy entry’ function for the driver seat that moves the seat to make it easier to enter the car.

You have wireless charging for your phone.

User interface and control

The Audi SQ8 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. The screen behind the steering wheel integrated into the dashboard is 12.3 inches large and has a 1920 x 720 pixels resolution. The touch screen at the top of the center console is 10.1 inches large and has a 1540 x 720 pixels resolution. The touch screen at the bottom of the center console is 8.6 inches large and has a 1280 x 660 pixels resolution. A head-up display is an optional system that presents speed and other important driver information in front of the driver on the windshield.

Infotainment

You can choose between two sound systems on the Audi SQ8 e-tron. With the Audi Sound system, you get ten speakers with a max system output of 180 watts. With the Bang & Olufsen Sound System, you get 16 speakers with a max system output of 700 watts.

In addition, with the standard in-car navigation system, you get the help you need to find your destination. Furthermore, the Audi SQ8 e-tron supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This functionality allows you to present your phone’s screen in the car’s screen so you can run apps like Google Maps or Waze.

The model has 2 USB-C connections as standard. As an option, you can get additional 2 USB-C connections.

Lights

You can choose between three types of headlights for the Audi SQ8 e-tron. The standard headlights use LED technology. Headlights based on LED Matrix technology are available as an option. LED Matrix is an adaptive system that splits the traditional single headlight beam into dozens of smaller rays that the light controller can turn on and off individually to un-light 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. In addition, the standard taillights use LED technology.

Audi SQ8 e-tron

Advanced driver assistance systems

The Audi SQ8 e-tron has several standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for better safety and comfort.

Efficiency Assist is a standard system that helps drivers to drive preemptively and save energy.

Safety systems

The Audi SQ8 e-tron has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) as a standard system. This system helps to prevent a vehicle’s wheels from locking up during braking.

The Audi SQ8 e-tron has an Electronic Stability Control as a standard system designed to improve a vehicle’s stability and handling during sudden maneuvers or slippery road conditions.

The Audi SQ8 e-tron has a lane-keeping assist as a standard system. This system helps to prevent the car from getting out of its lane. In addition, it has a lane departure warning system that warns the driver if the vehicle leaves the driving lane.

Front Cross Traffic Assist is an optional 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 is an optional driver assist system that uses sensors to detect approaching vehicles from the side when backing out of a parking space or driveway.

Forward Collision Warning is an optional driver assist system to help drivers avoid or mitigate frontal collisions.

The Audi SQ8 e-tron has automatic emergency braking as a standard system. This system helps prevent or mitigate collisions by applying the brakes autonomously if the driver fails to react to an impending collision.

Automatic emergency steering is an optional driver assist system designed to help drivers avoid collisions by automatically steering the vehicle in an emergency.

Blind-spot monitoring is an optional driver-assist system. This side assist system helps to detect traffic in blind spots.

Driving Automation

The Audi SQ8 e-tron offers driving automation on level 1 or 2, depending on the equipment level.

With the level 1 system, you get the following driving automation features.

With the Assistantpackage Tour level 2 system, you get additional driving automation features to the ones listed above.

Sensors & Cameras

This model uses cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors for the driver assist systems. Up to five radar sensors, five cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors register everything that happens in the vehicle’s environment.

Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability

The cargo capacity in the trunk is 555 liters. With the rear seat down, it is 1594 liters. On the roof, you can load up to 75 kg (165.3 lbs). The maxium weight of the car is 3280 kg (7231 lbs), and with the base weight of 2655 kg (5853 lbs), you can max load 625 kg (1378 lbs), including driver and passengers. Some options can increase the base weight and reduce the maximum loading weight.

You can order the car with a towbar. The maximum total weight on a braked trailer is 1800, and on unbraked, it is 750 kg (3968/1653 lbs).

Availability & Pricing

This model had a world premiere on 09.11.2022, and deliveries started in March 2023. This model is available in North America, China, Europe, and the Middle East.

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