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The 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron electric SUV will arrive in Australia with price rises of up to $8700.
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- 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron pricing and features
- Larger battery, more efficiency boost driving range
- Electric SUV’s pricing increased by up to $7500
Formally known as the ‘E-Tron’, the Q8 E-Tron is a facelifted version of that car to denote its similar positioning to the internal-combustion Q8 large SUV, as Audi continues to expand its all-electric E-Tron-badged line-up.
Compared to the pre-facelift E-Tron, pricing for the Q8 E-Tron has climbed between $6500 and $7500, with the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and Jaguar I-Pace rival now starting at $153,900 before on-road costs.
Under the skin, it remains based on an adapted version of the MLB Evo platform with improvements, including a larger 108kWh nickel-cobalt-aluminium (NCA) battery and a more-efficient rear electric motor.
UPDATE, 5/9/2023: Audi has confirmed local timing for the entry-level Q8 E-Tron 50 and sportier SQ8 E-Tron. This story has been updated to reflect the latest information.
With its larger battery and a six per cent lower drag coefficient, the Q8 E-Tron 55 Quattro has a WLTP-rated 582-kilometre driving range for the wagon and 600km for the slipperier Sportback.
Power and torque remain the same for all variants, with the 55 Quattro offering 300kW and 664Nm.
While the base Q8 E-Tron 50 Quattro was deleted from the electric SUV’s range in late 2022, Audi has confirmed it'll return in 2024.
The more powerful SQ8 E-Tron will become available in Australia at a later date, with a tri-motor setup developing 373kW and 973Nm and a driving range between 494 and 513 kilometres.
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Audi has improved charging speeds for the Q8 E-Tron with a 170kW DC charge rate – up from 150kW – allowing for a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in 31 minutes.
Other improvements include reprogrammed standard-fit adaptive air suspension, a quicker steering rack, stiffer front suspension, optional digital matrix LED headlights, and updated tail-lights.
The 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron 55 will arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter (October to December inclusive).
Audi has confirmed the Q8 50 E-Tron, SQ8 E-Tron and SQ8 E-Tron Sportback are "slated for launch in Australia in 2024".
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2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q8 E-Tron 55 | $153,900 | up $6500 |
| Q8 E-Tron 55 Launch Edition | $165,900 | new |
| Q8 E-Tron Sportback 55 | $165,900 | up $7500 |
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2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron features
| 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron 55 features | |
|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels | Heated, power-folding and auto-dimming side mirrors with memory, kerb-side function |
| Adaptive air suspension | Keyless entry and push-button start |
| 10.1-inch MIB 3 infotainment system | 360-degree camera system |
| Wireless or wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Electric tailgate |
| Audi Connect Plus connected-car service | Head-up display |
| DAB+ digital radio | Front and rear parking sensors |
| 10-speaker, 180-watt audio system | Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, junction) |
| Wireless phone charger | Lane-keep assist |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Collision avoidance assist |
| 8.6-inch ancillary touch display | Lane departure warning |
| Single-colour interior ambient lighting | Blind-spot alert |
| Leather-accented upholstery | Rear cross-traffic alert |
| Heated front seats | Safe exit alert |
| Dual-zone climate control | Adaptive cruise control |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | Traffic jam assist |
| LED headlights, tail-lights, and daytime running lamps | Rain-sensing wipers |
| Rear dynamic indicators | Tyre pressure monitoring. |
2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron 55 Launch Edition features
| In addition to Q8 E-Tron 55 | |
|---|---|
| 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels (five-spoke black) | 30-colour configurable interior ambient lighting |
| S line package | Black headlining |
| Black exterior styling package | Power-adjustable steering column |
| Valcona diamond-stitched leather upholstery | Stainless steel pedals. |
| S sports front seats | |
2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron Sportback 55 features
| In addition to Q8 E-Tron 55 | |
|---|---|
| 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels (10-spoke machined) | 30-colour configurable interior ambient lighting |
| Valcona leather upholstery | Power-adjustable steering column. |
| Four-zone climate control with rear touch display | |
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Options
Rear privacy glass – $1050
22-inch alloy wheels with ‘adaptive air suspension sport’ (Q8 E-Tron 55 Launch Edition, Sportback 55) – $1600
16-speaker, 705-watt Bang & Olufsen 3D audio system – $1750
Black exterior styling package (Q8 E-Tron 55, Sportback 55) – $1900
Digital matrix LED headlights – $3300
Panoramic glass sunroof – $3400
Virtual side mirrors – $3500
22kW AC charge package – $6900
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Colours
| 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron available colours | |
|---|---|
| Magnet grey | Glacier white* |
| Chronos grey* | Manhatten grey* (^) |
| Mythos black* | Plasma blue* |
| Ultra blue* (#) | Soneria red* |
| Daytona grey pearl* (#) | * Premium paint, $2300 |
| (^) not available for Q8 E-Tron 55 Launch Edition, Sportback 55 | (#) not available for Q8 E-Tron 55 |
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