Audi e-tron, with the restyling becomes Q8 e-tron. Tweaks to the look and more? autonomy

For Audi e-tron & egrave; finally it's time to allow yourself the restyling . This model had made its debut in 2018, opening the era of electric cars of the German brand. Now, for this vehicle, also in the Sportback version (SUV Coup & eacute;) comes an update that introduces several new features. In addition to design refinements that also optimize aerodynamics, more engines arrive. efficient, new batteries and a & # 39; longer range .

Furthermore, with the restyling, the electric SUV changes its name . As already speculated in the past, Audi e-tron becomes Audi Q8 e-tron . A precise choice to align this model to the increasingly more and more; wide range of electric from the German manufacturer. A way, therefore, to identify that this car is; the top model of all the electric of the house of the 4 rings. The electric SUV will continue; to be proposed also in the most & ugrave; performing versions SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron .

The market launch of the new Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, which can be ordered from mid & agrave; November, & egrave; expected for the end of February 2023 in Germany and more important European markets. In the United States, the model is expected to hit the market at the end of April 2023.

As of this writing, prices for the Italian market have not yet been disclosed. However, in Germany the new electric SUV will start. from 73 thousand euros.

DESIGN AND INTERIORS

Speaking of engines, the new electric SUV is; proposed in the Audi Q8 50 e-tron, Audi Q8 55 e-tron and Audi SQ8 e-tron versions . The Coup & eacute; SUV model, on the other hand, & egrave; offered in the variantsAudi Q8 50 Sportback e-tron, Audi Q8 55 Sportback e-tron and Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron . Let's go into details.

For Audi Q8 50 e-tron and Audi Q8 50 Sportback e-tron & egrave; present a powertrain with double electric motor of 250 kW peak with 664 Nm of torque. To power everything a 95 kWh battery (89 kWh usable) that in direct current can & ograve; be recharged at a peak power of 150 kW. Autonomy up to 491 km and up to 505 km for the Sportback. Speed maximum limited to 200 km/h.

Instead, Audi Q8 55 e-tron and Audi Q8 55 Sportback e-tron can count on a powertrain always with double electric motor but with 300 kW and 664 Nm of torque . The battery rises to 114 kWh (106 kWh usable). Accumulator that can & ograve; supplying direct current energy up to a maximum power of 170 kW. Autonomy of 582 km and 600 km for the Sportback. The speed & egrave; always limited to 200 km/h.

Finally, we have the most sporty models Audi SQ8 e-tron and Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron. In this case, the powertrain is characterized by the presence of 3 electric motors (one at the front and two at the rear) for a total of 370 kW and 973 Nm of torque . The battery is always the 114 kWh (106 kWh usable). Autonomy of 494 km and 513 km for the Sportback. Speed maximum speed of 210 km/h.

As for AC charging, Audi offers an 11 kW charger as standard. From 22 kW as an option.

The Audi Q8 e-tron supports the Plug & amp; function as standard. Charge . Therefore, from compatible columns, such as those of IONITY, it will suffice; connect the cable to start the power supply without using cards or apps. The new Audi Charging charging service, which will come; launched in 2023 and in the future it will replace; the current e-tron Charging Service, will allow; easy access to around 400,000 public charging points across Europe.

Speaking of safety, the new Audi Q8 e-tron can & ograve; rely on 40 driver assistance systems . Up to 5 radars, 5 cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors provide information which is then analyzed by the unit & agrave; central control unit of the car. Among the novelties; c & # 39; & egrave; the remote park assist plus systemwhich will be available from 2023. Customers can check the parking procedure via the myAudi app on their smartphone. When the car reaches its final position in the parking lot, it switches off automatically, applies the parking brake and locks the doors. To exit the car park, the engine is started via the myAudi app. At that point, the car will perform all necessary maneuvers.

The new Audi Q8 e-tron & egrave; equipped as standard with pneumatic suspensions that allow you to vary the height from the ground by 76 mm depending on the driving scenario. In addition, recycled materials are also used to make the electric SUV, which reduce the quantity; of resources used.

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