Audi India is gearing up to introduce two new electric cars in the market under the e-tron brand. Christened as Audi Q8 e-tron SUV and the Q8 e-tron Sportback, they are essentially the facelift versions of the original e-tron models which went on sale in July 2021. The prices of the new Audi Q8 e-tron SUV and the Q8 e-tron Sportback will be revealed in India on August 18, 2023.
Audi Q8 e-tron SUV, Sportback: Battery and driving range
Audi’s Q8 e-tron range will be offered in 50 & 55 trim levels and they get larger battery packs than before. The entry-level 50 trim gets a 95 kWh unit and is claimed to offer a range of up to 505 km per charge. Its top-spec 55 trim gets a massive 114 kWh battery pack and Audi claims that it can deliver a range of up to 600 km on a single charge.
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Audi Q8 e-tron SUV, Sportback: Performance and charging time
In terms of performance, the Audi Q8 e-tron’s 50 trim develops 340 bhp and 664 Nm while the 55 trim produces 408 bhp and 664 Nm of peak torque. Both the variants of this electric car will get a 22 kW AC charger and they can even support up to 170 kW DC fast charging.
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Audi Q8 e-tron SUV, Sportback: Price and competition
The prices of the new Audi Q8 e-tron SUV & Sportback will be revealed on August 18, 2023. They are expected to be priced in the range of Rs 1.50 crore, ex-showroom. Upon launch, the Audi Q8 e-tron range will rival the likes of the BMW iX, Jaguar I-Pace, etc.
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