The Q8 is priced from around $154,000 plus the usual costs and options.

It comes with a 114-kilowatt hour battery that has a claimed range of 450km. A more realistic and safer daily figure would be around 400km.

This is a little bit less than I would expect with such a large battery, but it’s a heavy SUV and economy isn’t the greatest.

The Q8 e-tron can be charged at multiple outlets, fast chargers and at home if needed.

It also comes with a complimentary home charger in partnership with Jet Charge and a free six-year subscription to charge fox stations around Australia.

I really like the way the big Q8 drives, with recharge set to automatic, it will roll on like a normal car and yet kick off regenerative braking when needed. For a big SUV it is nimble and responsive.

Its smooth, quiet, and particularly comfortable inside. The layout is typically Audi with the central screens easy to use I love the haptic feedback to touch.

There is plenty of room in the back seats and the boot is spacious.

The Audi Q8 range now has something for everyone. Fully electric, Plug in Hybrid, Petrol, and diesel engines. There is also a choice of body styles, and you can opt for the sport’s ‘S’ or ‘RS’ versions.

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That’s a lot of words for an electric Q8. However, being a launch edition, it comes with extras.

The vehicle we had comes in a bright Soneria Red metallic colour, which certainly created some interest.

Regular listeners will know I am a big fan of the Audi Q8. This is essentially that but with an electric motor.

It comes with a 114kWh Lithium-Ion battery that is good for a claimed range of about 450km and that’s about what we got.

The electric motor delivers some 300kW of power and a handy 664 Nm of torque driving through the clever Quattro system and a one speed transmission.

Its quick and responsive. Its also whisper quiet to drive.

Inside the Launch edition adds S Sport front seats with integrated headrests, ‘S’ logo trim, electronic steering wheel adjustment and other style features.

I do like the wireless connectivity and clever vertical charging slot for the phone.

Audi also provides 6 years free charging through Chargefox stations around the country which is handy.

If I had a choice, I would still opt for the 4.0L V8 SQ8 version.

The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro Launch edition is priced from $165,900 plus the usual costs.

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• We drive the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Quattro.
• e-tron S models arrive for Audi
• Audi Q8 55 e-tron coming later this year
• Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT 2022 Motoring Minute News
• 2022 Audi e-tron GT 2022 Preview
• 2021 Audi e-tron 2021 Review
• Audi e-tron Sportback 50 Quattro 2021 Review
• e-tron and e-tron Sportback arrive in Australia

Instead of the Q8 e-tron 55 Quattro buyers could also Look At

The Audi e-tron S Sportback sits in the premium end of the EV market.

Buyers could look at Porsche Taycan, Range Rover Evoque PHEV, Jaguar I-PACE or the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid

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Additionally Motoring Minute is also broadcast as part of Overdrive – Cars Transport Culture Radio Program. 

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