Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback
Available since May 2023£101,315Price from
106.0 kWhUseable Battery
300 mi *Real Range
353 Wh/mi *Efficiency
Price from £101,315
| Availability | Available to order |
| Available to order since | May 2023 |
| First delivery expected | November 2023 |
Lease (BCH) from £1,507 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 215 - 425 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 295 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 215 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 255 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 425 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 275 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 335 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 130 mph |
| Electric Range * | 300 mi |
| Total Power | 370 kW (496 hp) |
| Total Torque | 718 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
Battery
| Nominal Capacity | 114.0 kWh |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Number of Cells | 432 |
| Architecture | 400 V |
| Warranty Period | No Data |
| Warranty Mileage | No Data |
| Useable Capacity | 106.0 kWh |
| Cathode Material | NCA |
| Pack Configuration | 108s4p |
| Nominal Voltage | 397 V |
| Form Factor | Prismatic |
| Name / Reference | No Data |
Charging
Home / Destination
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Right Side - Front |
| Port Location 2 | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power † | 22 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->300 mi) † | 5h45m |
| Charge Speed † | 53 mph |
Rapid Charging
| Charge Port | CCS |
| Port Location | Right Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 168 kW DC |
| Charge Power (10-80%) | 144 kW DC |
| Charge Time (30->240 mi) | 33 min |
| Charge Speed | 380 mph |
| Autocharge Supported | No |
Plug & Charge
| Plug & Charge Supported | No |
| Supported Protocol | - |
Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
| V2L Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| Exterior Outlet(s) | - |
| Interior Outlet(s) | - |
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
| V2H via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2H via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
| V2G via AC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
| V2G via DC Supported | No |
| Max. Output Power | - |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 300 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 353 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 115 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEL)
| Range | 293 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 407 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 362 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 99 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 112 mpg |
WLTP Ratings (TEH)
| Range | 265 mi |
| Rated Consumption | 454 Wh/mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 400 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | 89 mpg |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 101 mpg |
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 249 - 493 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 359 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 493 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 416 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 249 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 385 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 316 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4915 mm |
| Width | 1976 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 2189 mm |
| Height | 1617 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2928 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) | 2725 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | 3290 kg |
| Max. Payload | 640 kg |
| Cargo Volume | 528 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | No Data |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 62 L |
| Roof Load | 75 kg |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | 750 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked | 1800 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | 80 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | Yes, 3 seats |
| Turning Circle | No Data |
| Platform | VW MLB |
| EV Dedicated Platform | No |
| Car Body | SUV |
| Segment | E |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Heat pump (HP) | Yes |
| HP Standard Equipment | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £101,260 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,025 |
| BIK @ 20% | £34 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £68 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £76 pcm |
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £101,260 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £2,025 |
| BIK @ 20% | £34 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £68 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £76 pcm |
Financial Year 2025-26
| BIK Tax Rate | 3% |
| P11D Value from | £101,260 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £3,038 |
| BIK @ 20% | £51 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £101 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £114 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 54h15m | 6 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 33h45m | 9 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 17 hours | 18 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 11h30m | 26 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x32A | 22 kW † | 5h45m | 52 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 94 min | 130 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 168 kW † | 144 kW † | 33 min | 380 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 168 kW † | 144 kW † | 33 min | 380 mph |
| Charge Curve |
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Data made available by Fastned |
| This vehicle does not support Autocharge |
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| This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.
Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
Audi Claimed Specifications
The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.
- Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
- Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
- Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
- Time: time needed for charging session
| Audi Claimed Specifications |
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| Max. Power | Charge From | Charge To | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 kW | 10 % | 80 % | 31 min |
All about the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback
Pricing
The Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £100,485 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £101,315. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback is 370 kW (496 hp). The maximum torque is 718 lb-ft. The Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. The top speed is 130 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback has a total capacity of 114 kWh. The usable capacity is 106 kWh. An estimated range of about 300 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 215 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 425 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 22 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 5 hours 45 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 17 hours and a charge rate of 18 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 54 hours 15 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 168 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 144 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 35 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 210 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback is about 353 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 115 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 493 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 249 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Audi
The link below will open the page of the SQ8 e-tron Sportback on the official Audi site.
Go to the SQ8 e-tron Sportback on the official Audi website.
Preceding model
The model shown on this page is the successor of the Audi e-tron S Sportback, which was available to order from October 2021 until September 2022. The previous model was £11080 less expensive, had 95 mi less range, same acceleration and was 20% less energy efficient.
Preceding model Audi e-tron S Sportback 
