After the preview of the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 earlier in 2023, the new Q8 e-tron series of cars are now in Singapore and we get our shot at seeing how well they can do on local roads. As described in the earlier feature, the Audi Q8 e-tron comes in two powertrain flavours and two body styles. The e-tron 50...
After the preview of the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 earlier in 2023, the new Q8 e-tron series of cars are now in Singapore and we get our shot at seeing how well they can do on local roads.
The version driven here is the regular SUV body style and smaller battery capacity, as denoted by the ‘50’ in the name. The basics of its powertrain are two electric motors, with one situated over each axle. It’s a big car by Singapore standards, though when compared to the older ICE version of the Q8 it’s quite visibly sleeker in silhouette. The car’s naming is part of Audi’s plan to re-brand its EVs. Just a few years ago, every electric Audi was called an e-tron, but this obviously became untenable with an Audi EV expected in every segment in the near future.
Screen acreage is good but no match for the massive dashboard-spanning hyper screen of the Mercedes-EQ EQS, The climate control is set in a separate touch-sensitive display panel positioned lower on the console. While serviceable and quiet posh in design, it’s all gloss black glass and hard to use when driving at speed.
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