2026 Audi Q8 e-tron 55

Electric SUV · Dual Electric Motors · AWD

85/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	Dual Electric Motors
Horsepower	402 hp
Torque	490 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.4 sec
Top speed	124 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	87 mpg (92 city / 83 hwy)
Range	285 miles
MSRP	$74,800
Body style	Electric SUV

The verdict

What's good

Effortlessly quiet and refined
High-quality, comfortable interior
All-wheel traction as standard
Cushioned, composed ride

What's not

Trip range trails competitors
Public charging not the quickest
Substantial curb weight
Less cargo room than the gas model

The engine

Dual Electric Motors

Dual-Motor Electric (quattro)

In the e-tron GT the twin-motor setup delivers savage, repeatable acceleration with a temporary boost mode, while the e-tron SUVs trade outright drama for serene, surefooted quattro grip.

The e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT are built on the 800V J1 platform co-developed with Porsche and shared with the Taycan, while the Q4/Q8 e-tron use Volkswagen Group EV platforms.

The e-tron GT's rear axle uses a two-speed transmission, a rarity among EVs, to balance fierce launches with efficient cruising.
Its 800V architecture allows DC fast-charging at up to around 270 kW.
The GT shares its Performance battery and core hardware with the Porsche Taycan, but Audi gives it distinct styling and a softer GT-flavoured tune.

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The six sub-scores behind the 85 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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