Earlier this week, Audi, Al Nabooda Automobiles took part in the regional premiere of the Q8 e-tron as it was unveiled for the first time in the UAE. The new SUV reinforces Audi’s commitment to the electric luxury-class SUV segment and upgrading its electric vehicle lineup, and is available to order in the Dubai and Northern Emirates from March 2023.
The new Audi Q8 e-tron is the perfect blend of luxury and eco-friendliness, offering an impressive range of up to 582 kilometres in the Q8 e-tron version and 600 kilometres in the Sportback version. The top-of-the-line electric SUV impresses with its optimised drive concept, improved aerodynamics, higher charging performance, better battery capacity and increased range.
K. Rajaram, CEO of Al Nabooda Automobiles, said: “With the demand for electric vehicles growing year on year, we are delighted to take part in the regional premiere of the latest EV model, the Audi Q8 e-tron. This car will offer our customers a premium luxury SUV that is both progressive and sustainable.”
Audi has been committed to sustainable mobility since the launch of its e-tron range, and this latest addition to the lineup showcases the brand’s continuous efforts to foster excitement about electromobility for everyday use.
The all-new Audi Q8 e-tron will be available to order from March 2023 at Al Nabooda Automobiles showrooms in Dubai and Northern Emirates, with a starting price of AED 419,900, including VAT.
For more information about the Audi Q8 e-tron, please visit: https://www.audi-dubai.com/me/web/duen/models/q8-e-tron
Audi Q8 e-tron specs:
New face, new name, new corporate identity
With its nomenclature, Audi is making a clear statement that the Q8 e-tron is the top model among its electric SUVs and crossovers. The Audi Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron are immediately identifiable as fully electric models at first glance. This is thanks to the new front and rear designs with the characteristic Singleframe mask, the inverted grille, and blade above the redesigned rear diffuser, which systematically carry Audi’s electric design language forward.
Luxury-class interior
The Q8 e-tron offers extensive comfort features from the inside: with four-zone automatic climate control and various optional extras that include air quality package, massage seats, contour seats, and an ambient light package that further enhances the luxurious feel to this top-of-the-range model. There is also an optional glass panorama roof, which makes the interior appear lighter and reinforces the sense of airiness and expansiveness.
Three-stage ventilation provides for comfortable seating, even at high outdoor temperatures. This is available for the standard seats, whose leather is intricately perforated. All interiors come with optional decorative inlays of porous wood veneers such as grainy ash and sycamore, or aluminum. New additions include light brown walnut wood and a sustainable technical material made partially from recycled PET bottles.
Two drivetrain variants
Two drivetrain variants with electric all-wheel drive can be selected. These are:
- ● The Q8 55 e-tron and Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron, are powered by two motors and generate 300 kW in boost mode and 664 Nm of torque; with ranges up to 582 and 600 kilometres respectively
- The top-of-the-range Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron is powered by three motors and generate 370 kW in boost mode and 973 Nm of torque; with a range up to 513 kilometres
More battery capacity and higher charging performance
At a fast-charging station the Q8 55 e-tron’s maximum charging performance increases to up to 170 kW. The big battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent during a 31-minute charging stop – under ideal conditions, this corresponds to a range of up to 420 kilometres. At an AC charging station or wall box, the Audi Q8 e-tron charges at up to 11 kW with Audi, offering an optional AC charging performance of up to 22 kW.
The Audi Q8 e-tron* comes standard with the Plug & Charge function.
Production
Sustainability is a key area of development for Audi – and this is carried across its entire value chain. Audi aims to be a net-zero carbon emissions company by no later than 2050, and carbon neutral by as early as 2025 – the Q8 e-tron will come from the first carbon-neutral high-volume production plant in the premium segment. The Vorsprung 2030 strategy also engages Audi with key stakeholders to push ahead with infrastructure projects where possible, to help create a positive case for electric vehicle charging across the region.
