Audi Q8 e-tron Premium Plus 2025 vs Lucid Earth (2027)

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thumb image Audi Q8 e-tron Premium Plus 2025 US$ 80,490
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thumb image Lucid Earth (2027) US$ 75,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Audi Lucid Motors
Model Q8 e-tron Premium Plus 2025 Earth
Vehicle Type Electric All-Electric Luxury SUV
Trims Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige Base | Touring | Grand Touring | Dream Edition (expected)
Release Date June 2024 2027 (expected)
Status Available Concept/Pre-production stage
Made In Brussels, Belgium Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
Body Type SUV SUV (mid-to-full size)
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles 4 years / 50,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper, est.) | 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty
Colors Glacier White, Mythos Black, Chronos Gray, Ultra Blue, Florett Silver, etc. Optional: Metallic & Pearl finishes Aurora Silver, Deep Space Black, Stellar White, Ocean Blue (expected palette)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors Dual / Tri-Motor AWD (depending on trim)
Horsepower 414 hp 600 – 1,000 hp (est.)
Torque 490 lb-ft 700 – 1,200 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds 0–60 mph in ~3.0–3.5 seconds
Top Speed 124 mph 155 mph (est.)
Range 285–300 miles 350 – 500 miles (depending on trim & battery)
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD) AWD (standard), RWD option possible for base

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled) Lithium-ion (Lucid’s proprietary long-range pack)
Battery Capacity 114 kWh gross (106 kWh usable) 118 kWh – 120 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 38–41 kWh/100 miles 3.9 miles/kWh (high efficiency focus)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 0–100% in 10–11 hours 11.5 kW (AC, Level 2)
Supercharging Speed 10–80% in 30 minutes 300+ kW DC (800V architecture)
DC Fast Charging Speed 170 kW Up to 350 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25–30 miles/hour 200+ miles in 20 minutes (est.)
Charging Time 10–11 hours 10–80% in ~20 minutes with fast charger
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (Combined Charging System) CCS (NACS by 2027)
Home Charging Options Audi-branded 9.6 kW Level 2 charger (sold separately): Compatible with any J1772/CCS1 charger (e.g., Charge Point, JuiceBox) 240V Wall Charger / Smart Home Integration
Onboard Charger Power 9.6 kW 22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 193.5 in (4,915 mm) 196 in (498 cm)
Width 86.5 in (2,197 mm) 78 in (198 cm)
Height 64.7 in (1,643 mm) 65 in (165 cm)
Wheelbase 115.3 in (2,929 mm) 120 in (305 cm)
Ground Clearance 5.8 in (147 mm) Adjustable Air Suspension (~6–9 in)
Cargo Space 28.5 cu ft / 56.3 cu ft 25 cu-ft (rear) + ~10 cu-ft (frunk)
Curb Weight 5,842 lbs 5,500 – 6,000 lbs
No. of Doors 5 Doors 4
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Spoke alloy wheels Aero-optimized Aluminum Alloy
Wheel Size 21 inches 20" – 22" options
Front Tire 255/50 R21 265/45 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 255/50 R21 295/40 R21 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 40.4 ft 38 ft
Gear Box N/A (EVs use single-speed reduction gear) 1-speed fixed
Front Suspension Multi-Link Adaptive Air Suspension with Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link Adaptive Air Suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Lucid DreamDrive Pro (Level 3-ready)
Navigation System Yes Integrated with AR HUD
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes 4-zone Automatic Climate ControlStandard
Climate Control Yes USB-C, USB-A, Wireless Charging
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Electrochromic Glass Roof
Apple Car Play Yes Wireless
Android Auto Yes Wireless
Touchscreen 10.1" + 8.6" Dual MMI Touch 34" 5K Curved Glass Display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes (5G Enabled)
Bluetooth 5.2 (2 phones) Yes (Latest Standard)
MP3 Player Yes Yes (through infotainment)
No. Of Speakers 16 Speakers 21 (Surreal Sound Pro System

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Electrohydraulic Disc Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags Yes 10+
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts x3 (ALR/ELR) Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360° Surround View)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes Yes (heated & auto-dimming)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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