AUDI Q8 E-TRON ESTATE

Name: AUDI Q8 250kW 50 Quattro 95kWh Black Edition 5dr Auto
Brand: AUDI Q8
SKU: 101782
Availability: InStock

250kW 50 Quattro 95kWh Black Edition 5dr Auto

26 Week Delivery Time

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 281 miles

Real World Estimate 239 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 124mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
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Fuel Type Electric

Range 281 miles

Real World Estimate 239 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 124mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

AUDI Q8 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
6
Handling
6
Comfort
8
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
6
Insurance
6

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

In 2022, Audi delivered a much more credible offering to customers in the sector for full-battery large SUVs with this hefty Q8 e-tron. It looked more sophisticated than its e-tron predecessor - and was, with greater range, a better charging system and an eco-trimmed cabin. Most customers wanted the sleeker Sportback version, but here we look at this car in more practical SUV form.

Models

5dr SUV (50 quattro, 55 quattro, SQ8)

History

Audi doesn't like its products falling behind the technological curve but it's very first EV, the large e-tron SUV, quickly did following its introduction in 2018. Heavy weight, clunky looks and batteries that weren't large enough or dense enough all counted against the e-tron and its slightly sleeker showroom stablemate, the e-tron Sportback. More than a facelift was needed. More than a facelift is what we got in 2022 in the shape of this car, the Q8 e-tron. The fundamentals here were the same as those of the old e-tron SUV. And you could still have a swoopier Sportback version (which we've covered in a separate Review); it's the standard SUV body shape we focus on here. The advanced tri-motor powertrain that featured on top of the range e-tron S models in the previous line-up was carried over as well - to the meaner-looking SQ8 flagship model. More significant was that the twin electric motor quattro variants further down the range offered a much greater driving distance between charges of their much bigger batteries. Plus there were slight styling and trim changes too. It was a worthy effort to try and save this design but ultimately, it didn't pay off and production ended in 2024 and the car was not replaced.

What You Get

Two Q8 e-tron body styles were offered, the Sportback or the standard SUV - which is our focus here. At first glance, you might not think the styling changes made over the old e-tron model to be that dramatic but they were enough to usefully benefit the aerodynamics, which on this SUV version improved from 0.28 to 0.26Cd. In profile, you'll note this Q8 e-tron SUV's boxier silhouette; unlike the Sportback variant, all versions came with roof rails. Wheel sizes vary from 20-inches, right up to the 22-inch rims many original owners chose. Compared to the old e-tron, the smarter grille (illuminated on top models) also has electronically-controlled cooling ducts and is set within a reprofiled bumper. Plus the standard LED Matrix headlamps gained new functions. And the tail lamps were revised too, above another restyled bumper. A previous e-tron SUV owner will find less that's new inside - but less needed doing there. Audi insisted that it was different though, primarily in its eco-friendliness. Otherwise, not much at all changed as part of the Q8 e-tron update. Which means this cabin probably won't feel as futuristic as in a rival BMW iX, Mercedes EQE SUV or even Audi's own e-tron GT quattro; but then it wouldn't do because all those cars are clean-sheet designs based on bespoke EV platforms. This one is rather less EV-unique underneath, so perhaps it's not surprising that, at first glance, it feels just like any other large Audi from this period to sit in up-front; mainly because of the familiar three-screen format, with upper and lower ones on the centre stack, respectively 10.1 and 8.6-inches in size; and Audi's usual 12.3-inch 'Virtual Cockpit' display facing you through the restyled three-spoke steering wheel. The SQ8 variant gets an extra, more focused 'e-tron Sport' layout to add to the two usual layout options - 'Classic' and 'Sport'. A wrap-around trimming arc envelops the outer perimeter of the e-tron-branded dash, the fascia designed with the different architecture it needs to be able to sweep out and incorporate the sometimes-fitted optional virtual mirror screens. Also rather different is the wide, open centre console between the seats, which of course on an electric car like this doesn't have to accommodate a bulky transmission tunnel. So the brand instead created a multi-faceted compartment to fill the space, a storage area which looks like it should be lidded but isn't and which rests on open sidewalls, intended to lend to it the feel of a light, sleek sculpture. An acquired taste is the unusual gear selector, operated by a hand rest which appears to 'float' above the console and is activated by a one-touch action conducted with either thumb or index finger. But the leather-stitched seats are superbly comfortable - especially the special S Sports seats of the top SQ8 - and position you fairly loftily. Let's consider the rear, where this SUV model gives you 14mm more headroom than its e-tron predecessor - which will help six-footers considerably. With the SUV body style, the powered tailgate rises to reveal a decently-sized 660-litre boot - that's 45-litres bigger than the alternative Sportback body shape. There's also a useful under-floor storage area. Fold down the rear bench (which folds conveniently in a 40:20:40-split) and 1,637-litres of capacity is freed up. That's 70-litres more than with the Sportback e-tron body shape. That's not quite all because as with all Q8 e-trons, you get an extra little carriage compartment at the front where the engine would normally be, though it's mostly taken up by the charging leads. You could put a laptop or a small bag there though.

What You Pay

Please contact us for an exact up-to-date valuation.

What to Look For

You're going to need to be aware of a number of issues if you commit to an Audi Q8 e-tron, these mainly centring around charging, software, suspension, braking and efficiency. Let's start with the battery stuff. Some owners have reported issues with the charging system stopping the car from charging correctly. We also heard of over-heating charging cables - and there was a recall from Audi related to the 220V/240V compact charging cable potentially over-heating when used in concert with an incorrectly sized or overloaded plug outlet. They have also been reports of water entering the high voltage battery in a few cases. On to infotainment. Some buyers have experienced problems with the infotainment system freezing or becoming unresponsive and there have also been connectivity glitches and software update errors. As for driving stuff, well we've heard of suspension creaking caused by worn bushings or dry joints. And a few owners have experienced brake regeneration lag, affecting driving smoothness and running cost efficiency. Some owners have complained that this car's real-world driving range is significantly lower than the official figures, particularly on motorways and in colder weather. We've heard of issues with the electrical warning lights, problems with the 12V battery, issues with the steering rack and shaft connection and, in a few cases, there have been leaks from the sunroof. You might want to steer clear of models fitted with the virtual side mirrors, but if you're tempted, try before you buy.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a Q8 e-tron 50 quattro 2022) - Ex Vat - autopartspro.co.uk) A pollen filter costs in the £19-£42 bracket. Front brake pads sit in the £30-£98 bracket for a set; for a rear set, it's around £28-£81. Front brake discs sit in the £50-£151 bracket. Rear brake discs sit in the £60-£145 bracket. A wiper blade is in the £7-£13 bracket. A set of shock absorbers can sit in the £98-£290 bracket depending on the brand you choose.

On the Road

The reason why not enough people bought the e-tron SUV in its original form wasn't hard to fathom; driving range. The base '50' version could only take you 212 miles, less than some EV superminis. As part of this Q8 update, the offending 71kWh battery of that old car was junked in favour of the much gutsier 95kWh one of the base Q8 50 e-tron model that takes the car (a still not exemplary) 281 miles. If you want to do better, the pricier Q8 55 e-tron variant has a huge 114kWh battery capable of 330 miles between charges, which is much more like it. Both models retained a motor on each axle, hence the quattro four-wheel drive system designation. The rear one though, was improved as part of the Q8 update, using 14 coils instead of the previous 12, which pushed power up to 340PS in the Q8 50 e-tron, 27PS more than before. The Q8 55 e-tron has the same 664Nm torque figure, but serves up 408PS. If you want more, try the top tri-motor SQ8 model, basically the old e-tron S, which means you get an extra motor at the back. With that, there's 503PS and an enormous 973Nm of torque, powering the car to a top speed of 130mph. Across the range, sprightly performance depends on selection of a 'Dynamic' drive mode that rather decimates the quoted range figures; to get closer to those, you'll need to keep more regularly in the drive select system's 'Auto', 'Comfort' or 'Efficiency' settings. Air suspension is standard with all Q8 e-tron variants and the ride height can be adjusted, with the 'Efficiency' mode lowering it by 27mm and 'Off-road' mode (yes, there is one) raising the car by 52mm. The steering's still Q5-derived, while much of the suspension uses Q7 bits. As with other electric cars, the low centre of gravity should help in reducing body roll. The base Q8 50 e-tron variant offers charging performance of up to 150kW; with the 114kWh battery of the Q8 55 e-tron or the SQ8 (106kWh of which is usable), charging performance rises to 170kW. Either way, at a public fast charger, your Q8 e-ton should charge from 10-80% in around half an hour. For a home wallbox or a public AC charger, the Q8 e-tron charges at up to 11kW and Audi offered an optional AC charging upgrade of up to 22kW. Under ideal conditions, the Q8 50 e-tron can completely charge in around nine hours and 15 minutes on a 11kW power source - and in around four hours and 45 minutes on a 22kW power source. The Q8 55 e-tron's larger battery will charge in around 11 hours and 30 minutes at 11kW - and six hours at 22kW.

Overall

A completely new design would normally have been needed for the kind of seismic step forward Audi took with this Q8 e-tron over the previous e-tron SUV model. Instead, we were here given a remarkably far-reaching facelift. Which was almost (but not quite) enough to make this Q8 e-tron the kind of credible alternative to a BMW iX or a Mercedes EQE SUV that its predecessor could never have been. It didn't help that original buyers had to stretch up to the pricier '55' variant to get really decent operating range; and most customers continued to prefer the more avant-garde Sportback version of this car (which we've covered separately). Still, if you need the practicality of this SUV body style and you can stretch to a version with the larger 114kWh battery, the Q8 e-tron is a reasonable contender in this class. And a much better showcase for the unique tri-motor technology in the top SQ8 model, engineering that rivals of the time never got near to replicating. That's very vorsprung durch technik. But for real sales success, the rest of the range needed to be more advanced than this model turned out to be.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
Audi drive select
Audi lane departure warning
Audi parking system plus includes 360 degree display with front and rear sensors
Audi phone box with wireless charging
Audi virtual cockpit
Camera traffic sign recognition
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch
Operating buttons in black, glass look with haptic feedback
Power operated tailgate
Progressive steering
Rear view camera
Smartphone interface includes wireless Apple carplay/Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger
6m Type 2 mode 3 charging cable
AC and DC charging access point on drivers side, second AC charging access point on passenger side
Adaptive sport air suspension
Compact e-tron charging system, 4.5m Type 2 mode 2 charging cable
Household plug type G (GB)
Industry plug CEE 32 A/230 V/6 h/long + straight
Quattro all wheel drive
Wall mounted bracket for compact e-tron charging system

Entertainment

Audi music interface with 2 USB ports with charge and data functions
Audi sound system with 6 channel amplifier, 180 watt amplifying capacity and 10 loudspeakers including subwoofer
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic windscreen
Audi beam with e-tron logo
Audi HD Matrix LED headlights with dynamic front and rear indicators
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
Black roof rails
Body coloured bumpers
Coming/leaving home lighting function
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear windscreen
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
S line badge on front grille
S Line front and rear bumpers
S Line rear diffuser

Interior Features

2 zone automatic air conditioning including comfort remote pre-conditioning
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear head restraints
4-way lumbar support for front seats
Black cloth headlining
Comfort front centre armrest
Driver seat memory function
Electrically adjustable front seats
Front headrests
Front/rear floor mats
Heated front seats
Illuminated door sill trims
ISOFIX child seat mounting for passenger seat with front passenger airbag deactivation
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment floor
Manually adjustable steering column
Removable net partition
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Vehicle inlet Combo 2

Packs

Gloss black styling pack - Q8 E-Tron
LED interior lighting pack - Q8
Twin leather pack - Q8

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
Active vehicle alerting system (AVAS)
Airbag - Front driver and passenger, side airbags and Head airbags
Audi pre sense front and basic
Child locks on rear doors
Convenience key with safelock
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm
Anti-theft wheel bolts and wheel loosening detection
Keyless Go

Trim

Aluminium inlays front and rear and S logo in front
High tech mesh anthracite inlay

Wheels

Tool kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

95
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

2700
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

870
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

555
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

28
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

150
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

150
NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km

Not Available
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles

Not Available
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

89
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

21.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH

22.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL

21.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

2.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH

2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL

2.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

449
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH

428
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL

452
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

279
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH

266
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL

281

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

GEGCUBWC3
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

340
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

95kWh
Coin Series

Black Edition
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

50E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

71
NCAP Safety Assist %

76
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

18000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

6
Engine Power - BHP

340
Engine Power - KW

250
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

490
Engine Torque - MKG

67.7
Engine Torque - NM

664
Top Speed

124

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

265/45 R21
Tyre Size Rear

265/45 R21
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

5 ARM AERO
Wheel Type

21" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

Not Available
Height (including roof rails)

1633
Length

4915
Wheelbase

2928
Width (including mirrors)

2189

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Not Available
Gross Vehicle Weight

3170
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1637
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

569
Max. Loading Weight

660
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2510
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12.2

Charging Speeds

13h 34min

Home

7kW Charger

1h 54min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 57min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 38min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	2%	£130.02	£26.00	£52.01
2027/28	3%	£195.03	£39.01	£78.01
2028/29	4%	£260.03	£52.01	£104.01
2029/30	5%	£325.04	£65.01	£130.02

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