Audi Q8 e-tron trim levels explained
By CarWhere Research · Updated
In 2025, its last year in Audi's US lineup releases, the Audi Q8 e-tron started at $74,800 with 402 hp and a 114 kWh battery; the Q8 Sportback e-tron at $78,200; and the three-motor, 496-hp SQ8 e-tron at $90,200, before $1,295 destination. It replaced the original Audi e-tron for 2024.
Previous Q8 e-tron trim levels: Q8 e-tron / SQ8 e-tron (2024–2025)
The Q8 e-tron arrived for 2024 as an update of the e-tron with a larger 114 kWh battery and more range; the three-motor SQ8 e-tron followed later in 2023. Audi's 2026 and 2027 US lineup releases do not include it. Prices below are 2025.[1][2][3][4]
| Trim | Base MSRP (2025, USD) | Engines | Key standard equipment |
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| Q8 e-tron | $74,800excl. $1,295 destination |
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| Q8 Sportback S line e-tron | $78,200excl. $1,295 destination |
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| SQ8 e-tron | $90,200excl. $1,295 destination |
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| SQ8 Sportback e-tron | $93,000excl. $1,295 destination |
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MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Audi pricing source.
Previous Q8 e-tron trim levels: Audi e-tron / e-tron S (through 2023)
Before the Q8 e-tron name, Audi sold the e-tron and e-tron Sportback with a 95 kWh battery, plus three-motor e-tron S versions. Prices below are 2023.[6]
| Trim | Base MSRP (2023, USD) | Engines | Key standard equipment |
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| e-tron quattro | $70,8002023 model year |
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| e-tron Sportback quattro | $74,0002023 model year |
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| e-tron S / e-tron S Sportback | $88,2002023 model year |
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MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Audi pricing source.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Audi Q8 e-tron discontinued?
Audi's 2026 and 2027 US lineup pricing releases do not list the Q8 e-tron, so 2025 is the last model year Audi priced for the US in those releases.
What is the difference between the Q8 e-tron and the SQ8 e-tron?
The Q8 e-tron has two motors and 402 hp; the SQ8 e-tron adds a second rear motor for 496 hp and electric torque vectoring. Both use a 114 kWh battery.
Is the Q8 e-tron the same car as the Audi e-tron?
It is the updated successor. Audi renamed the e-tron the Q8 e-tron for 2024, adding a larger 114 kWh battery (versus 95 kWh) and more range.
What were the 2025 Q8 e-tron trims?
Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige on the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron; Premium Plus and Prestige on the SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron. Prices ran from $74,800 to $99,000 before destination.
Sources
Prices and equipment are as published by Audi for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.
- Audi updates 2025 model lineup with streamlined trim selections, compelling option packages, and extended included connected services (Jul 10, 2024) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
- 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron brings sophisticated, seamless electrification to luxury SUV segment (Mar 30, 2023) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
- 2024 Audi SQ8 e-tron injects more performance into the brand's flagship luxury electric SUV (Aug 2, 2023) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
- Audi 2026 lineup launches with Audi Signature Care Scheduled Maintenance included on all models (Aug 21, 2025; updated Aug 3, 2026) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
- 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron Technical Specifications (PDF, Oct 2024) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
- Audi announces model year 2023 updates (Apr 20, 2022; pricing updated Dec 1, 2022) — Audi of America (media.audiusa.com)
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