The Audi SQ8 e-tron: 197 euros per horsepower
Three electric motors
The sporty flagship model within the Q8 e-tron range comes as an SUV and, of course, as a Sportback. The latter is an SUV coupe. Both versions use three electric motors: one for the front axle and two for the rear axle. Total power is 370 kW (503 hp), against maximum torque as high as 973 Nm.
The SQ8 e-tron thus sprints from 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. Top speed is capped at 210 km/h. As standard, the SQ8 e-tron models feature quattro all-wheel drive with electric torque vectoring.
115 kWh battery
The Audi SQ8 e-tron models have a 115 kWh battery pack. This allows the SUV variant to travel 489 kilometers on a full charge of electricity. For the SQ8 Sportback e-tron , thanks to a slightly better streamline, that’s 509 kilometers according to the WLTP test standard.
Thanks to the 170 kW fast charging capability, the hefty and especially heavy battery pack can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in about 31 minutes. 10 minutes of charging is enough to extend the driving range by over 100 kilometers.
Sporty looks
The Audi SQ8 e-tron models include cast 20-inch alloy wheels, aluminum accents and S-specific exterior elements, including 23 mm wider wheel arches and an S-specific front and rear bumper. In the interior, we detect electrically adjustable and heated sports seats with S logo, a multifunction leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with shift paddles and decorative strips in matte brushed dark aluminum.
The interior is further covered with a combination of leather and the high-tech material dinamica. Also included are a rearview camera, the ambient light package, controls in black glass optics with haptic feedback and aluminum trim, a storage package and the sliding and height-adjustable comfort center armrest.
If you go for the Tour Assistance Package, you get driving assistance systems such as Adaptive Drive Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, the traffic jam assistant and active lane assist.
Prices
The SQ8 e-tron is available starting at 99,135 euros. That translates to 197 euros per horsepower. The Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron starts at 101,535 euros. That’s 202 euros per horsepower.
