Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback 2023

Starting price: $92,600

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback 2023 fits the role of an AWD electric SUV with a family-first ownership profile for daily driving, home charging and family use. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 242 mi official, but also about 207 mi mixed and 201 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 12 h 33 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 31 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats and 18.6-55.3 cu ft cargo. No major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily usePremium comfort

Main caveatNo major range or charging limitation stands out from the available data.

Range reality

Official EPA range
242 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
207 mi
Cold highway estimate
201 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-35 mi / -14%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 12 h 33 min
Fast charging
10-80% 31 min (est.)
10-80% range added
146 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
18.6-55.3 cu ft
Battery warranty
No Data

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Battery warranty
City - Mild Weather209 miles
City - Cold Weather160 miles
Highway - Mild Weather235 miles
Highway - Cold Weather201 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity114 kWh
Usable Capacity106 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty PeriodNo Data
Warranty MileageNo Data
Cathode MaterialNCA

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power9.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)12 h 33 min
Charge Speed (mild)10 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 1CCS Combo 1 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power (max)168 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)144 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)31 min
Charge Speed (mild)200 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)160 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~12h 35m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW86h2 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW63h 25m2 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW15h 40m9 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW12h 35m11 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A9.6 kW12h 35m11 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~31 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 30m68 mi/h
DC 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.35 min171 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWCCS connector144 kW avg.31 min196 mi/hVehicle-limited above 250 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration4.5 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed130 mph
Total Power370 kW (503 PS)
Total Torque717.6 lb-ft
EPA Consumption52 kWh/100 mi
DriveAWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)206.9 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)50.9 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range242 mi
MPGe City68 MPGe
MPGe Highway72 MPGe
MPGe Combined70 MPGe
Energy Use52 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:5 stars
Front crash:4 stars
Rollover resistance:5 stars
Safety rating:5 stars
Rating year:2023

Source: NHTSA

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Length193.5 in
Width77.8 in
Width with Mirrors86.2 in
Height63.7 in
Wheelbase115.3 in
Weight6007.6 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)7253.2 lbs
Max. Payload1411 lbs
Cargo Volume18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume Max55.3 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk2.2 ft³
Roof Load165.3 lbs
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked1653.5 lbs
Towing Weight Braked3968.3 lbs
Vertical Load Max176.4 lbs
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Price$92,600
Seats5
LATCHYes, 3 seats
Turning CircleNo Data
PlatformVW MLB
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.