2025 Audi Q8 e-tron

The vehicle currently known as the Q8 e-tron is a significantly updated and revised version of the vehicle originally launched simply as the e-tron in 2019. In its current form, it’s capable of up to 272 miles on a charge in both SUV and Sportback forms.

Lots of standard and available high-tech equipment and driver assistance features make it clear this is Audi’s electric flagship SUV if the crisp, futuristic style doesn’t.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating electric luxury SUVs, including the Audi Q8 e-tron.

All 2025 Q8 e-tron models now come with traffic sign recognition, LED interior lighting, and Homelink buttons integrated into the rearview mirror. The Park Assist feature has been upgraded to Remote Park Assist Plus. New appearance options include a new Magnesium package with 21-inch wheels and unique color accents.

The Q8 e-tron SUV starts at $76,095, and the Q8 e-tron Sportback starts at $79,495. The Q8 e-tron’s closest natural rivals are the BMW iX, priced considerably higher at about $88,000, and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, priced similarly to the Audi at about $79,000. Other similarly sized electric luxury SUVs include the Cadillac Lyriq and Acura ZDX, both priced in the $60,000s and the Rivian R1S and the Tesla Model X, both starting in the upper $70,000s.

Before buying a new Q8 e-tron, be sure to check Kelley Blue Book’s Fair Purchase Price to see what you should be paying. The Q8 e-tron is still rather new in terms of resale value. So far the Q8 e-tron doesn’t seem to be doing as well as the BMW iX, but it may retain a bit more resale value than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Keep in mind that the better a vehicle retains its value, the more you will have to put down on your next vehicle.

Dual-motor quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) underlies the 2025 Q8 e-tron’s speed and efficiency, delivering all-weather traction and peppy acceleration. Rated for 355 horsepower and 414 lb-ft of torque, the Q8 e-tron can also boost up to 402 hp and 490 lb-ft for 10-to-12 seconds when needed.

That translates to a quick 5.4-second zero-to-60-mph time, a tick faster than the Mercedes-EQ EQE 350+ SUV, but a second slower than the larger, more powerful (and more expensive) BMW iX. The Q8 e-tron SUV and Sportback both turn in the same times, and both top out at 124 mph.

Changes made last year to enhance the steering feel and suspension performance carry forward to keep the 2025 model feeling crisp and responsive as well as agile. For even greater performance, there’s the SQ8 e-tron, but it appears Audi is only completing delivery of models already sold — there is no SQ8 e-tron availability or pricing for 2025. The SQ8 e-tron takes the performance up a notch, with 496 hp and a 4.2-second 0-60-mph time, plus upgraded suspension and braking.

In normal daily driving, the Q8 e-tron is comfortable and quiet. The standard air suspension adapts well to varying conditions or driving modes. The Q8 e-tron can also tow up to 5,000 pounds, although towing with any EV — or combustion vehicle, for that matter — will significantly reduce its range.

Audi’s interiors are special for their attention to detail, precision fit, excellent materials, and forward-thinking details — this was the first company to offer a digital instrument cluster display (Virtual Cockpit), after all. The Q8 e-tron is the brand’s electric flagship, so there’s no shortage of luxury, comfort, quality, technology, or classy design.

Both the Q8 e-tron SUV and the Sportback have the same 39.1 inches of rear-seat legroom, which puts it right between the BMW iX and Mercedes-EQ EQE SUV. Rear headroom is a similar story, although the Sportback’s sloped roof gives up about 1.1 inches.

The Q8 e-tron’s cargo space is also surprisingly close between the SUV and Sportback variants. The SUV has 28.5 cubic feet behind the second row, or 56.4 cubic feet behind the first row. The Sportback has 27.2/54.5 cubic feet. For comparison, the iX is considerably more spacious at 35.5/77.9 cubic feet, and the EQE SUV is considerably smaller behind the second row at 18.4/59 cubic feet.

Classy and understated, yet futuristic and high-tech, Audi’s current design language and the Q8 e-tron’s use of it are simply elegant. Despite the clear focus on design, there is some unexpected practicality in the Q8 e-tron’s body, too, with charge ports on both sides of the vehicle.

As noted elsewhere, two main body styles are available: the SUV, the more traditional option, and the Sportback, the modern coupe-SUV take. Either way, you’ll get a practical, stylish crossover.

Our one gripe would be that the rear roof pillars are wide enough to obstruct outward sight lines, but thankfully the standard blind-spot monitoring system helps mitigate that issue.

Dedicated EV navigation
The Q8 e-tron’s navigation system can show you charging stations and other relevant details for electric road-tripping, as it was developed specifically for EVs.

Virtual Cockpit Plus
The originators of the digital instrument panel have kicked it up with the Virtual Cockpit Plus, which uses a high-resolution 12.3-inch display to show a customizable array of information, from navigation to charge state to music and more.

Matrix-design LED headlights
Once forbidden fruit for Americans due to safety laws, these computer-controlled headlights use an array of LEDs and mirrors to sculpt the light thrown forward, maximizing sight lines while minimizing glare or distraction for other drivers. It’s included with Premium Plus and higher trims.

Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system
If you needed another reason to choose the Premium Plus trim, this concert-hall-quality sound system is a resounding one.

Intelligent Park Assist
Top-spec Prestige models get this feature that allows the Q8 e-tron to park itself, and, for new for 2025, to park itself remotely.

Carbon-neutral production
The Q8 e-tron is built at a certified carbon-neutral facility in Belgium.

The standard Q8 e-tron only comes in a single powertrain configuration. A 114-kWh battery pack powers two motors to drive all four wheels with a total output of 402 hp. That translates to 5.4-second zero-to-60-mph runs and 272 miles of range for the SUV and Sportback versions.

According to Audi, the Q8 e-tron duo can recharge from 10% to 80% in just 31 minutes with a 170-kW or higher DC fast charger. On (optional) 19.2 kW Level 2 charging, a full charge takes 6.5 hours. That figure expands to 13 hours on 9.6 kW Level 2 charging. All variants use a J1772/CCS combo charging connector.

The SQ8 e-tron has 498 hp from three electric motors and promises 242 miles of range. It’s capable of 4.2-second zero-to-60-mph runs.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

Audi’s four-year or 50,000-mile new vehicle warranty is standard for the luxury vehicle world. Roadside assistance is included for the same duration. The first service at 10,000 miles or 12 months is also free. Batteries in Audi’s electric vehicles are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Safety Ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Audi Q8 e-tron a Top Safety Pick for 2024. The 2025 Q8 e-tron also received a maximum 5-star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Standard driver assistance features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring.