Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron S 2023 - Compare Electric Car Specs

Q: How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here s a breakdown of the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 528 litres of cargo space in the back (№70 out of 191 ranked positions, among 833 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1567 litres of total cargo space (№72 out of 189 ranked positions, among 833 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a frunk , and it offers an additional 62 litres for storing small items.

Specifications and Dimensions

Green Cars Compare gathers data from government agencies, vehicle manufacturers, and real owners to provide accurate and accessible EV information.

General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2023-… (Produced)

Available in the USA: Yes

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Belgium
China

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: SUV

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

GCC

427-471 km 160 out of 314 407 km 94 out of 162 390 km 167 out of 334

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

114 kWh 14 out of 162 106 kWh 21 out of 183

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

27.2 kWh/100 km 132 out of 151 3.68 km/kWh 301 out of 322

Charging

Max AC Charging: 11 kW 11 out of 25

Max DC Charging: 170 kW 35 out of 84

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 2

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): AWD 3 motors: IM (front), 2 IM (rear)

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

370 kW (496 hp) 69 out of 186 973 Nm 31 out of 189

0-100 km/h Acceleration time from a standstill: 4.5 s 26 out of 120

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 210 km/h 27 out of 65

0.00 s

000 km/h

Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 4915 mm 64 out of 248

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

2189 mm 27 out of 130 1976 mm 25 out of 136

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 1617 mm 99 out of 227

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 2928 mm 54 out of 166

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2725 kg 33 out of 433

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

528 l 70 out of 191 1567 l 72 out of 189 62 l 28 out of 52

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: 1800 kg 23 out of 45

Last Updated:

April 16, 2024

Download Specs PDF

Range Map

This interactive map shows the potential driving range on a full battery.
For the most accurate range estimates tailored to your location, enable location access.

Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in Europe and therefore not compatible with EU charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to USA

EURO 1-Ph 10 A

Output:: 2.3 kW

230 V, 10 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 16 A

Output:: 3.7 kW

230 V, 16 A, 1-phase

EURO 1-Ph 32 A

Output:: 7.4 kW

230 V, 32 A, 1-phase

EURO 3-Ph 16 A

Output:: 11.1 kW

400 V, 16 A, 3-phase

EURO 3-Ph 32 A

Output:: 22.2 kW

400 V, 32 A, 3-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (11 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (170 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

1

The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 170 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

≈ km/h

Avg. Power

kW

Open Charging Calculator

AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

For deeper insights like added range, charging costs, and more, plus the ability to tweak settings manually, check out the Charging Calculator.

DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

For deeper insights like added range, charging costs, and more, plus the ability to tweak settings manually, check out the Charging Calculator.

Overview

The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) is an all-electric all-wheel drive SUV. It came out in 2023. Brand new, the car starts around €98,050.

The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) has a 114 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 390 km on a single charge. The car has an average efficiency of 27.2 kWh per 100 km (or 3.68 km per kWh) — ranked №401 out of 833 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (№26 out of 120 ranked positions, among 833 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 210 km/h.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 370 kW (496 hp) of power and 973 Nm of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) is 390 km (№167 out of 334 ranked positions, among 833 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

Plan your trips using the EV Navigation interactive map.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In Europe Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) has a CCS Type 2 charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 11 kW, which translates to approximately 36 km of range added per hour of charging.
For quicker charging, consider using a compatible DC fast-charging station. The car boasts a maximum charging rate of 170 kW, but remember that battery temperature and charge level can influence the actual speed you'll experience.

Estimate charging time, rate and cost using our EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…):

Length: 4915 mm
Width: 2189 mm (including side mirrors) or 1976 mm (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 1617 mm
Wheelbase: 2928 mm (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2725 kg (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 528 litres of cargo space in the back (№70 out of 191 ranked positions, among 833 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 1567 litres of total cargo space (№72 out of 189 ranked positions, among 833 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The front trunk is called a "frunk", and it offers an additional 62 litres for storing small items.

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron (2023-…) has a towing capacity (braked) of up to 1800 kg (maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes).