Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback 2023

Starting price: €112,500

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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. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 359 km and the 282 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 57 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 528-1567 L cargo. The BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the top WLTP figure. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingHome chargingFamily usePremium comfort

Main caveatThe BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the top WLTP figure.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
427-471 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
359 km
Cold highway estimate
282 km
Mixed vs top official
-112 km / -24%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 10 h 57 min
Fast charging
10-80% 31 min (est.)
10-80% range added
253 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
528-1567 L
Battery warranty
No Data

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Battery warranty
City - Mild Weather446 km
City - Cold Weather335 km
Highway - Mild Weather334 km
Highway - Cold Weather282 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP 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 TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationFront Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)10 h 57 min
Charge Speed (mild)30 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 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)520 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)420 km/h
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 ~10h 55m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW52h 20m7 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW32h 35m12 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW16h 15m23 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW10h 55m35 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW10h 55m35 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~31 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 30m180 km/h
CCS 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.35 min454 km/hLimited by charger
CCS 350 kWCCS connector144 kW avg.31 min519 km/hLimited by vehicle

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 (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed210 km/h
Total Power370 kW (503 PS)
Total Torque973 Nm
WLTP Consumption (combined)26.8 kWh/100 km
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)359 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)29.3 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) 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.

WLTP Ratings (best case)

Range471 km
Rated Consumption25.3 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range427 km
Rated Consumption28.2 kWh/100 km
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Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data
Child OccupantNo Data
Rating YearNo Data
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data
Safety AssistNo Data
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Length4915 mm
Width1976 mm
Width with Mirrors2189 mm
Height1617 mm
Wheelbase2928 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2725 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)3290 kg
Max. Payload640 kg
Cargo Volume528 L
Cargo Volume Max1567 L
Cargo Volume Frunk62 L
Roof Load75 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg
Towing Weight Braked1800 kg
Vertical Load Max80 kg
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€112,500
Seats5
IsofixYes, 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.