Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:This video reviews the Audi Q8 e-tron 55, focusing on range at 120 km/h. The range test did not involve pre-conditioning or active heating. The goal was to see its efficiency, range, and charging speed without using battery heating features.
The route was a little more than 200 kilometers on the E6 motorway, with average consumption being at 27.5 kWh per 100 km, which is not low.
There were tailwinds going north with 24 - 25 degrees C sunny weather. While at the halfway point, energy consumption dropped to 26.2, though there was a small tailwind changing to a headwind.
The reviewer notes that driving the Q8 e-tron is comfortable and quiet, which makes it one of the quietest and most comfortable electric SUVs on the market. Though the car has 22 inch wheels and not double-pane glass, it did not “bing or bunk.” That is, it never beeped or warned due to lane changes, or taking hands off the steering wheel for too long. It has a pressure sensor that provides auto-steer.
At the charging point, consumption showed as 25.9 kWh per 100 km.
This model has a usable battery capacity of 106 kWh, compared to 86.5 in the older E-tron. This led to a theoretical range of 397km, but this has to be compared to the EQS SUV because a taller, heavier vehicle like the EQS SUV had better efficiency. With all factors considered, the upgraded battery and efficiency were good, as well as decent with the Q8.
When connecting to the charger, the initial charge was 31% at about 145 kW. The host noted and showed how Recharge, the video sponsor, is a Nordic company that offers thousands of charging points.
