Global EV Comparison: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €89550. Although the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

While the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…).

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…), but the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 quattro (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lexus RZ 550e F Sport (2025-…).