Audi Unveils More Details On The High-Performance SQ8 e-tron

Audi has released prices and specification details for the high-performance all-electric SUV, the SQ8 e-tron. It comes in both SUV and Sportback models.

The Audi SQ8 e-tron offers exceptional performance and top-of-the-line features, coming in both SUV and Sportback body styles. Starting at £97,500 (OTR), this flagship model of the Q8 e-tron series boasts a distinctive triple electric motor configuration as standard, generating an impressive 503PS and 973Nm of torque.

The SQ8 e-tron is offered in both SUV and Sportback variants, with customization options including the Black Edition and Vorsprung packages.

Both the SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron models feature the larger 106kWh (net) battery, providing an impressive electric range of up to 276 miles (WLTP) on a single charge. 

They also feature ultra-rapid charging technology as standard, with peak charging speeds up to a maximum of 170kW DC. This is enough power to go from 10 to 80% in just 31 minutes using the fastest public rapid chargers available.

In line with the standard Q8 e-tron lineup, the new S variants showcase Audi's updated corporate identity, featuring the sleek two-dimensional Audi rings on the front and rear of the vehicle, along with the model designation now elegantly displayed on the b-pillar.

The SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron are available in two trim levels: Black Edition and Vorsprung. Key equipment highlights across the lineup include adaptive air suspension, Quattro all-wheel drive, progressive steering, S-specific exterior styling, and a Park Assist Pack featuring a 360-degree camera.

Inside the cabin, the standard features include electrically adjustable front super sport seats adorned with the S embossed logo in Valcona leather. Comfort and safety are prioritized with amenities such as Audi Virtual cockpit plus, keyless-go, head-up display, Bang & Olufsen sound system, four-zone automatic climate control, extended LED interior lighting pack, and a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel wrapped in perforated leather.

Additional equipment options for the SQ8 e-tron come in the form of convenient packs, with the new S Technology Pack Pro (£2,595) being a notable addition. This pack includes exterior grille illumination, a panoramic sunroof, USB-C ports in the rear, heated rear seats, and advanced key functionality.

The Tour Pack (£1,995) offers features like adaptive cruise control with active lane assist, emergency assist, predictive efficiency assistant, turn assist, and swerve assist. Finally, the City Assist Pack (£1,125) adds Audi pre-sense rear, exit warning, cross traffic assist front and rear, lane change assistant, and park assist with parking aid. While these packs are optional for the Black Edition models, they come as standard for the Vorsprung models.

The SQ8 is set to be available to be delivered from summer onwards and is due to take on other high-performance premium EVs such as the Mercedes EQE and BMW iX.