2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Consumer Reviews
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Premium - $75,595 MSRP
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$63,496 Federal EV Tax Credit: not eligible
Prices based on sales in TX thru 8/11/25
Final assembly in Belgium
Sooo close...
GrumpyFloridaGeezer, 04/03/2025
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
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The good: 1. Smooth and quiet. The ride and quiet are remarkable. Solid feel to door closure, solid feel to all contact points. Comfy seating ready to glide to the next destination. The trade-off for seating is that getting it ‘just right’ takes a bit of work – glad for the ‘memory’ in driver profiles. 2. She's a big - boned gal, but she has MOVES. Handling precision and response belie the hefty curb weight. Car feels ready to pounce on the opening in the next lane, quickly up to speed of the faster traffic. Even with the smooth ride, doesn't feel ponderous. Overall driving experience is a strong positive. 3. Unlike brand 'T', actually meets and exceeds EPA estimates. Range estimates displayed are reasonably accurate and evolve with use. Obviously, higher efficiency would be nice to provide more range for the battery capacity. This is also dependent on driving style and use case. Audi made a trade-off to 'style' that resulted in meh-tastic Cx (.28 drag coefficient quoted in brochures). The consequence is that high speeds will result in lousy consumption. Likewise, the choice of regen being tied exclusively to brake application can compromise efficiency if one does very late braking. None of this is exclusive to Audi - aggressive driving style and high speed will result in range disappointment with every BEV. Mellow drive and cruising speeds below 70 does result in decent range - in the 300 range on the display. 4. Charging at home works - the car will accept the 11KW charge rate, even though the supplied charger is 9.6. The 110V charge rate is comically low - but may be useful in an emergency. In any case, a supplied charger is an appreciated feature, even though, for us, it won’t be in ‘daily use’. 5. The sound system ROCKS. Good clarity, volume, adjustability for music genres are all pluses. Navigating all the stations available is a UX opportunity for improvement. Streaming from phone apps works well enough provided that the app publisher has done work for AA UX. Availability of HD radio is a plus. Now the 'should be better, particularly at the price': 1. The software experience, including the app, really needs work. Many of the functions require the 'optional' subscription - but the manual-specified tier (Nav upgrade) seems MIA on the linked page, with only a 'you're kidding, right?' price for the 'full boat' subscription shows up. $50/month is not happening to get the 1 or 2 key capabilities that should be 'table stakes' (e.g. trip planning on phone / tablet and nav synch, with auto charger stops and charger stop battery pre-conditioning). Cramming in things like the 'full speed car wi-fi' is irrelevant waste. As is the 'marque specific app store'. Some of the error messaging is a mess - cryptic codes with no explanation or resolution. Get the basics nailed. 2. Dealer as the only software update path. What year is this? OTA updates are table stakes, guys. 3. Clarity of when in Android Auto and when in 'native' could be better - more visual cues, and better handling for the variety of apps would be appreciated. Some of this is just getting used to the UI – but there are a definite UX optimization opportunity. 4. Availability of Zoom calls (when safely parked and sitting at the charger) would be appreciated. Integrating calendar events with call details and 'single-tap connect'. 5. Availability of brand 'T' charger access while traveling would be helpful, as would having charger rates available for trip planning. There are apps that do that – and with AA, are easy enough to use, with pre-conditioning being a notable gap. Ditto visibility of non-EA CCS1 chargers. Apps like PlugShare are a work-around, but still. 6. While traveling, using the FM tuner for ‘local’ content is a UX mess. The lack of AM makes access to some ‘attraction local info’ stations impossible. That may be a FL thing – but airports have ‘key info’ broadcasts on that band. I get the RFI challenges can be hard to mitigate, The Choices were made: 1. The design is as 'conventional' as possible. This is both good and bad. The Mrs. prefers 'the controls 'to be the way I'm used to'. This preference has made the Audi a relatively easy transition, but has also led to some UX 'glitches'. My DD is Brand T. The UX there is endlessly frustrating if one expects 'conventional' interfaces. But, if one shifts the approach, it's also more coherent. The Audi MMS is both simpler and more confusing - as there are multiple ways to do things, with occasionally confusing outcomes, particularly parts tied to 'subscription services'. It's arguable as to which has a harder learning curve. 2. To my eye, the Q8 is a nice-looking car, with character-rich styling and a faithful family resemblance. The trade-off is 'meh' Cx and less-than-great space efficiency. It also results in decent experience (at moderate speeds) with sunroof open and windows down. Given that opportunity is (max of) 6 weeks in the spring and the fall around FL, the moment is right to enjoy it. Honestly, I'd prefer a car that will cosset me in luxury, do more that 8 miles/KWH and go from 5% to 100% SOC in under 5 minutes. Until that becomes available, the A8 isn't a bad choice (If purchased at the right $$$) to drive around in. Just understand and be OK with the trade-offs.
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Hell YES!
DS, 01/25/2025
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
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I purchase the 2024 Q8 after owning the 2019 Jaguar IPace for 5 years. I loved the Pace, so much fun to drive. Unfortunately there are battery issues with some of the 2019 models so I had to look into a replacement. I hate the IPAD looking screens many cars have, so that alone ruled out a bunch of cars. Additionally, never liked Tesla and especially don't like them now considering Musk and his politics. So, I have the 2024 Q8 now. I love it! It isn't as fun to drive as the Jag, but it makes up for it in the luxuries interior, tech and appearance and... it is still quite a joy to drive!!
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Peter, 09/12/2023
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
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Great car smooth ride. Free supercharging for 2 Years plus costco got incentive for Audi also dealer thru lease match $7500 Ev tax credit also there is $5000 lease promo thru Audi. This car have all You need i got prestige version i totaly recommend black optic package car looks great also enough space for family of 5 plus 3 big lougage can easly fit in back
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Love my Audi Q8 etron
Tedjgon, 07/20/2024
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium Plus 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
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The Audi Q8 etron is everything I expected and more. At 80%, I am getting between 210 and 220 miles. I have only charged to 100% twice in 7 months, when I had to drive from Miami to Orlando. The technology is amazing, using the traffic jam auto pilot is great. Super comfortable. The info system is very easy to use. I highly recommend the Audi Q8 etron.
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Classy Audi
LV, 06/29/2023
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very smooth ride , loaded with technology, great car for the money with many unique options .
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