Audi Q8 e-tron Electric SUV Launched in India at Rs. 1.14 Crore

Audi has Launched the New Q8 e-tron in India today with prices starting at Rs.1.14 Crore. The German car maker had opened the bookings for the Premium Electric car model in SUV and Sportback form last week. The Audi Q8 e-tron as mentioned is available in two body types – SUV and Sportback with nine body color and three interior shades offered. The body color options include Madeira Brown, Chronos Grey, Glacier White, Mythos Black, Plasma Blue, Soneira Red, Magnet Grey, Siam Beige, and Manhattan Grey. The interior options include Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige, and black.

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Key USP of the Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron are their WLTP-claimed range of 582 km and 600 km respectively. The Sportback has slightly more range because of its aerodynamic styling. You can charge the battery of these Premium EV’s from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes using a fast charger. Audi’s Q8 e-tron will be available two trims 50 and 55 trims.

The entry-level e-tron 50 gets a 95 kWh unit while the top-spec 55 trim gets a 114 kWh battery pack and is claimed to offer a range of up to 600 km per charge. In terms of performance, the Audi Q8 e-tron’s 50 trim develops 340 bhp and 664 Nm while the 55 trim produces 408 bhp and 664 Nm of peak torque.

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In terms of features the Audi Q8 e-tron which is the flagship Electric model from the German brand comes with adaptive air suspension, digital matrix LED headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lamps, B&O premium 3D sound system, 4-zone climate control, comfort seats and park assist with a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, Multi zone climate control, latest Audi MMi run AVN system and lots more.

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Prices for the Audi Q8 e-tron are as follows:

 

Audi Q8 e-tron Variant

Ex-showroom price

Audi Q8 50 e-tron

INR 11,370,000

Audi Q8 55 e-tron

INR 12,610,000

Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron

INR 11,820,000

Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron

INR 13,060,000

 

With this the Audi India EV portfolio includes the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, Audi Q8 55 e-tron, Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron, Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron, Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT.

 

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Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “Today, we take another step forward in our journey of electric mobility and we could not be happier to launch these beautiful electric cars. The larger battery packs not only bring in added range but also enhance the value proposition of the models. The refreshed styling complements the engineering enhancements and is sure to wow. The Audi Q8 e-tron is at the heart of our electric mobility strategy and gives us a strong base to build upon as we journey towards electrifying our line-up. With the addition of the new Audi Q8 e-tron and the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron; we now have the widest EV portfolio in the segment.”