2025 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium
All photo credits
- Photo: Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro S line (ZAA-ZEEDE) front by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Q8 e-tron (Facelift) – f 01062025 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Q8 e-tron (Facelift) – h 01062025 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Audi Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron quattro S line (ZAA-ZEEDE) rear by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Audi e-tron interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron Premium is a 402-hp electric with a single-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $74,800 MSRP and is rated at 78 mpg combined.
It makes 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 77 mpg city and 80 mpg highway (78 mpg combined).
The Q8 e-tron measures 193.0 inches long on a 115.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,798 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $74,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $76,095 |
| Destination Charge | $1,295 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Dual asynchronous electric motors (front + rear), 114 kWh battery (106 kWh usable) |
| Horsepower | 402 hp |
| Torque | 490 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 77 MPG |
| Highway | 80 MPG |
| Combined | 78 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Electricity |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Adaptive air suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Adaptive air suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.7 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.8 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 in |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in |
| Tires Front | 255/50R20 109H |
| Tires Rear | 255/50R20 109H |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193 in |
| Width | 76.2 in |
| Height | 65.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in |
| Front Track | 64.7 in |
| Rear Track | 64.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 28.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,798 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.2 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 19, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V900000
Nov 12, 2025 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.
Consequence: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V777000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q8 (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2025 AUDI Q8 E-TRON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.