Video Summary
The Audi Q8 e-tron features a fresh front and rear design and matrix LED lights.It includes new two-dimensional badges and Q8 lettering on the B-pillar.
Five new colors, new wheels, and trims, and recycled materials are incorporated.
An SQ8 e-tron model, with three motors and almost 500 brake horsepower, has been introduced.
The Q8 e-tron has a 106-kWh usable battery, which is 20% larger than before.
The new battery provides about 70 miles more range, up to 330 miles in the SUV.
The Sportback offers up to 343 miles.
It charges faster, with up to 170 kW, enabling a 10-80% charge in around 30 minutes.
The car has plug-and-charge capability at suitable charging stations.
A three-phase wall box charges the bigger battery to full in 6 hours using a 22 kW charger; 15 hours using a 7 kW charger.
The interior is luxurious with open-pore wood and carbon effect trim, and recycled materials.
The car reviewed includes ventilated, massaging leather seats.
Climate controls are reasonably easy to use; there are two screens with haptic feedback.
Standard-fit virtual cockpit remains excellent.
The test car has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Virtual door mirrors might not be so intuitive.
It still offers a supremely quiet driving experience, filtering out wind and road noise.
Adaptive air suspension delivers comfort.
It isn't the most dynamic car in its class, which the reviewer argues is still the Jaguar I-Pace.
Audi improved cornering ability on twisty roads.
It has plenty of power, 0-62 miles/hour in 6 seconds.
Audi aims to deliver Q8 e-trons carbon-neutral to customers in Europe and America.
Carbon emissions are avoided or reduced via renewable electricity, including for battery production.
Unaveriodable emissions are offset via global projects.
It features adaptive air suspension, matrix lights, and a power-operated boot lid.
