Audi SQ8 E-Tron 2024: Australian pricing and specifications

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Audi Australia has confirmed the pricing and specifications of the high-performance iteration of its recently renamed Q8 E-Tron electric SUV. 

Called the SQ8 E-Tron, the large SUV has been priced at $173,600 before on-road costs for the wagon and $180,600 before on-road costs for the coupe-like Sportback variant. 

The electric SQ8 steps things up a notch not just in price but in performance from its Q8 E-Tron sibling, starting $19,700 more expensive than a base Q8 E-Tron. 

Powered by three electric motors – one on the front axle and two on the rear – the new SQ8 E-Tron produces 370kW/973Nm. For reference, that’s 70kW/309Nm more than a base dual-motor Q8 55 E-Tron. 

The new electric SUV uses a huge 106kWh usable battery pack that will provide a claimed WLTP electric range of around 416km. 

When launched, the new SQ8 E-Tron will compete with other electric luxury SUVs such as the BMW iX xDrive 50 Sport and the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV 53 4Matic+. 

What do you get for your $174k?

In typical Audi fashion, the SQ8 E-Tron will be well specced for the money, and includes as standard:

• 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit instrument cluster 
• 16-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system
• Four-zone climate control
• 10.1-inch touchscreen
• 8.6-inch lower touchscreen
• Wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay 
• Wireless phone charging 
• DAB+ radio 
• Four USB charging ports 

A Sensory package is available for the new electric SUV, which includes:

• Digital Matrix LED headlights 
• LED door entrance lights 
• Soft close doors 
• Heated outer rear seats 

A 22kW AC charging package will also be available for SQ8 E-Tron customers. 

How safe is the Audi SQ8 E-Tron?

The Audi SQ8 E-Tron will be fitted with the following safety features:

• Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter and traffic jam assist
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) including pedestrian and cyclist detection
• Turn assist
• Exit assist
• Front and rear parking sensors
• 360 degree cameras including kerb view function
• Tyre pressure monitoring 

Audi SQ8 E-Tron 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• SQ8 E-Tron wagon: $173,600
• SQ8 E-Tron Sportback: $180,600