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About the Audi SQ8 e-tron
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The new Audi SQ8 e-tron is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $173,090 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SQ8 variant and topping out at $173,090 for the SQ8.
There is 1 variant of the SQ8 e-tron available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2024.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron is only available with an electric motor that produces 370kW and 973Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2025 SQ8 e-tron is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
137.64 kW/t
76.4 kW/t
265.93 kW/t
Boot Space
569 litres
258 litres
835 litres
Price
$173,090
$86,790
$728,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
New this year
7 years
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
114 kWh
0.53 kWh
114 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
3.7 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
170 kW
100 kW
355 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
456 km
51 km
706 km
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2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $173,090 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron Fuel Economy
| Audi SQ8 e-tron | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | - |
2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron Warranty
What is the warranty on a Audi SQ8 e-tron?
The Audi SQ8 e-tron offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Audi SQ8 e-tron FAQs
The cheapest Audi SQ8 e-tron is the SQ8 that starts from $173,090.
The most expensive Audi SQ8 e-tron is the SQ8 that starts from $173,090.
The best towing capacity of a Audi SQ8 e-tron is offered by the SQ8 which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Audi SQ8 e-tron is the SQ8 which measures 1976mm wide, 4915mm in length and sits 1631mm tall.
The most powerful Audi SQ8 e-tron is the SQ8 which has 370kW of power from its null engine.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron is built in Belgium and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi SQ8 e-tron is the SQ8 which weighs 3290 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi SQ8 e-tron uses electric.