AUDI is the leader in electric vehicle technology for over a decade – and it shows no sign of slowing down.
The Audi E-tron was introduced in 2018 and the four rings have continued to lead the way with the latest model.
The new Audi Q-8e-tron is the latest car from the brand. It features improved aerodynamics and charging performance, as well as a battery that can last up to 330 miles for the SUV and 343 miles for the Sportback.
With its new Q8 model, the manufacturer makes it clear that the Audi Q8 is the best electric car.
Audi has followed a systemic electric road map since the introduction of the Audi e-tron four years ago, and the sale of 150 000 units.
By 2026, the electric fleet will include more than 20 models.
Markus Duesmann is the Chairman of Audi AG’s Board of Management. He said: “With ‘Vorsprung 2020’, our corporate strategy, we have set a date for our withdrawal of combustion engines. We’ve also decided clearly that Audi will become a brand exclusively powered by electric motors within 11 years.
We were able, in the new Q8e-tron model, to increase battery capacity as well as charging performance. We were able to strike a balance between charging capacity and energy density, while also increasing efficiency.
At first glance, both the Audi Q8 etron and Q8 Sportback can be identified as electric vehicles.
The Q8 55 e-tron comes with a battery that has a capacity of 106 net kilowatts, while the Q850 e-tron’s battery has 89 net kWh.
The battery capacity available to customers has also increased thanks to an adjustment made in the battery management systems.
The AudiQ850 e-tron 4 can reach a maximum charge performance of 150kW at a charging station with high power.
The Q8 55 e tron 6 and the SQ8 e tron 2 can charge up to 170kW.
The larger battery can also be charged in 31 minutes from 10 to 80 percent – this would give you a maximum range of 260 miles under ideal conditions.
Customers in Europe, and USA will be able to purchase this model as a natural net-carbon product.
Audi Q8 eTron uses recycled materials in some parts to reduce the impact on the environment.
They used recycled materials in the interior for insulation, damping and carpeting.
Some safety-related components, which are partially made up of mixed automotive plastic waste, have been used for the very first time. These include the plastic covers on the seatbelts buckles.
Prices for the Audi Q8 etron start at PS97.500 in the UK.
With the help of German-Indian startup Nunam, the car manufacturer has produced three electric Rickshaws.
The batteries that power these vehicles were originally used in the Audi e-tron.
Nunam’s cofounder Prodip chatterjee said: “They will be given to a non profit organization.” Women will be able use all-electric rickshaws for transporting their goods directly to the market without any intermediaries.
The old batteries are still very powerful. Second-life batteries, when used properly, can make a big difference. They can help people who are in difficult situations to earn an income, and achieve economic independence.
