BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Audi |
BMW |
| Model |
Q8 Sportback e-tron Premium Plus 2025 |
iX5 (2027) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Luxury Midsize SUV (Electric / Hydrogen Fuel Cell variant possible) |
| Trims |
Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, and SQ8 Sportback e-tron |
To be announced (likely Base, M Sport, xDrive variants) |
| Release Date |
August 2024 |
Expected 2027 |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Pre-Production |
| Made In |
Brussels, Belgium |
Germany (Spartanburg, USA production possible) |
| Body Type |
SUV |
SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles (BMW Standard) |
| Colors |
Mythos Black Metallic, Daytona Gray Pearl, Glacier White Metallic, Ultra Blue Metallic, Florett Silver Metallic, Quantum Gray (SQ8 exclusive), and Optional: Custom Audi Exclusive colors (extra cost) |
Multiple BMW palette options (Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Mineral White, Blue Ridge, Dravit Grey, etc.) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors |
Dual-motor setup (all-electric xDrive) |
| Horsepower |
402 hp (Boost Mode: 469 hp) |
Est. 500–550 hp (depending on trim) |
| Torque |
490 lb-ft |
700 Nm (516 lb-ft, est.) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds |
0–60 mph in ~4.5 sec |
| Top Speed |
124 mph |
130 mph (electronically limited) |
| Range |
285-300 miles |
350–400 miles (est. WLTP) |
| Drivetrain |
Quattro All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
AWD (xDrive) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled) |
Lithium-ion (6th-gen BMW battery packs, solid-state possible by 2027) |
| Battery Capacity |
106 kWh (gross) / 94 kWh (usable) |
100–110 kWh usable |
| Power Consumption |
38-42 kWh/100 miles |
18–21 kWh/100 km (est.) |
| Battery Warranty |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
9 hours (0-100%) |
11 kW AC (0–100% in 8–9 hrs) |
| Supercharging Speed |
Up to 170 kW (10-80% in 30 mins) |
250–300 kW DC (est.) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
150 kW |
10–80% in ~25–30 min |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
Level 2 (240V, 48A, 11 kW): 25-30 miles/hour |
35–40 miles (AC), ~200+ miles in 20 min (DC) |
| Charging Time |
Level 2 (11 kW, 240V, 48A): 9 hours |
8–9 hrs (AC), ~30 min (DC fast |
| Charging Connector Type |
AC Charging (Home/Public L2): J1772 (North America) / Type 2 (Mennekes) (Europe) - DC Fast Charging: CCS Combo (SAE J1772 + DC pins) - Included Cable: Audi provides a dual-ended J1772 (Level 1/Level 2) cable. |
CCS (Combined Charging System) |
| Home Charging Options |
Included Equipment: Audi provides a portable 120V/240V Level 1/2 cable - Audi Connected Charger (9.6 kW, 40A) - and also have a Third-Party Options |
BMW Wallbox, 110V/220V portable charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
11 kW |
11–22 kW (likely 22 kW in EU, 11 kW in US) |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
193.5 inches (4,915 mm) |
194 in (4,940 mm) |
| Width |
86.6 inches (2,200 mm) |
78 in (1,990 mm) |
| Height |
63.5 inches (1,613 mm) |
69 in (1,750 mm) |
| Wheelbase |
115.3 inches (2,929 mm) |
118 in (3,000 mm) |
| Ground Clearance |
6.5 inches (165 mm) |
8 in (adjustable air suspension) |
| Cargo Space |
54.4 cu ft with (Rear Seats Folded) |
33–72 cu ft (with seats down) |
| Curb Weight |
5,750 lbs (2,608 kg) |
5,500 lbs (est.) |
| No. of Doors |
5 (including liftgate |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 Seater |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Spoke alloy wheel |
Alloy (M Sport, aerodynamic design) |
| Wheel Size |
21-inch |
19"–22" options |
| Front Tire |
265/45 R21 |
265/50 R19 (base) |
| Rear Tire |
265/45 R21 |
265/50 R19 (base) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-and-pinion |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed automatic (EV) |
| Turning Radius |
40.4 ft (12.3 m) |
39 ft |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
Direct drive (EV standard) |
| Front Suspension |
Five-link independent |
Double wishbone (adaptive) |
| Rear Suspension |
Five-link independent |
Multi-link (air suspension optional) |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
BMW Driving Assistant Professional (semi-autonomous L2) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
BMW iDrive 9 / 10 with AR HUD |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
4-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
Yes |
USB-C / Wireless |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Wireless (Standard) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Wireless (Standard) |
| Touchscreen |
10.1" MMI Touch + 8.6" Lower Screen |
14.9" Curved Display + 12.3" Instrument Cluster |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
16 Speakers |
12–20 (Harman Kardon / Bowers & Wilkins optional) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Discs |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Discs |
Ventilated Disc |
| 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 |
8 Airbags (Dual front, front side, rear side, front/rear curtain) |
8 |
| Rear Seat Belt |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
Yes (360° view) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Likely (X-Offroad Package) |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes (DSC, DTC) |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
No |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
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