The Audi Q8 e-tron, the latest addition to Audi’s e-tron family, is here to dazzle.

Audi Middle East showcased the new Q8 e-tron in a regional premier. With significant changes, especially at the front of the vehicle, the new flagship SUV emerges with a fresh appearance. This top-of-the-line electric model impresses with its optimised drive concept, improved aerodynamics, higher charging performance, better battery capacity and increased range.

The Q8 e-tron will be the first to feature the new model badge with Audi lettering on the B-pillar, the new corporate identity with a two-dimensional design of the four rings on the exterior.

Offering improved efficiency and range – up to 582km in the Q8 e-tron version, and 600km in the Sportback version – the all-electric SUV has extensive comfort features: four-zone automatic climate control and various optional extras that include air quality package, massage seats, contour seats and an ambient light package. 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 with electric all-wheel drive can be selected. The Q8 55 e-tron and Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron are powered by two motors and generate 300kW in boost mode and 664Nm of torque. The top-of-the-range Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron is powered by three motors and generates 370kW in boost mode and 973Nm of torque; with a range up to 513km.

At a fast-charging station, the Q8 55 e-tron’s maximum charging performance increases to up to 170kW. The big battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent during a 31-minute charging stop – under ideal conditions, this corresponds to a range of up to 420km. At an AC charging station or wall box, the Q8 e-tron charges at up to 11kW.

The Q8 e-tron, available in showrooms across the Middle East, will come from the first carbon-neutral, high-volume production plant in the premium segment. With it, Audi’s electric portfolio comprises six models and by 2026, the brand will have more than 20 in its collection. ✤

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