Audi Q8 e-tron price, range, features, engine and design

Audi India has announced that bookings are open for the new Q8 e-tron for a token amount of Rs 5 lakh. The electric SUV is coming to India in two trims, the 50 and 55.

1. WLTP range of up to 600 km
2. Comes with 4WD and adaptive air suspension

Audi Q8 e-tron Powertrain, features and range

The Audi Q8 e-tron will be the flagship Audi available in the country as the 50 and 55 trims and as an SUV and Sportback under each trim. The 50 gets a 95kWh battery and can produce 340hp and 664Nm (combined). The SUV has a claimed range of  491km and the Sportback,  has 505km. 

The slightly more powerful 55 trim gets a larger 114kWh battery and a range of 582km and 600km for the SUV and Sportback respectively. The 55 gets more power with a combined output of 408hp and 664Nm.

Audi claims that both trims will be offered with a 22KW AC charter and will be capable of DC fast charging up to 170KW. According to the company, the car can be charged from 10-80 percent in just 31 minutes with the DC fast charging. 

The Q8 e-tron comes with a 10.1-inch infotainment system and an 8.6-inch unit for controlling the HVAC system. Other features include a 16-speaker Bang and Olufsen speaker system, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, four-zone climate control and adaptive air suspension 

Audi Q8 e-tron India launch and rivals 

The Audi Q8 e-tron will be launched in India on August 18 and will rival the Jaguar I-Pace which is priced from Rs 1.19 crore-1.24 crore. The Mercedes Benz EQC is no longer on sale and would have also been a rival to the Audi. 

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