Video Summary
-The original E-Tron is now named Q8 E-Tron.- It is available in regular SUV and coupe-like Sportback versions, both with standard all-wheel drive.
- The rear motor is upgraded with additional windings.
- Total output remains at 402 horsepower and 490 pound-feet of torque.
- The capacity has grown from 95 kilowatt hour to 114-kilowatt hour.
- Range has increased from 226 miles to 285 on the SUV, and up to 300 miles with the optional Ultra package on the Sportback.
- The new battery can charge faster, up to 170-kilowatt, keeping an 80% charge time to under 30 minutes.
- Inside, there are two rows of seats with 27.2 cubic feet of cargo space.
- The max cargo space is 54.5 cubic feet.
- There’s a removable storage bin below the floor and a small front space under the hood.
- Seats are more plush than typical Audi seats.
- It has a 10.1-inch multimedia screen, a lower touch panel for climate controls.
- Exterior tweaks, designed to improve aerodynamics, including new rear spoilers
- They shaved 1 tenth of a second of the 0 to 60 time, to 5.1 seconds.
- The Q8 E-Tron’s brakes had no problem stopping the vehicle in just 103 feet from 60 mph.
- Pricing starts with Premium trim at $78,995.
