2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron is a light-update year, not a redesign. The main change is more standard equipment, led by traffic-sign recognition, while its tri-motor electric powertrain carries over.
About the 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron
Original e-tron/Q8 e-tron generation, renamed and heavily updated for 2024; 2025 is the final model year before this model line ended.
The SQ8 e-tron is Audi’s high-performance electric midsize luxury SUV: a quieter, more traditional premium SUV than many newer EVs, but with extra punch from its three-motor setup and a noticeably sportier personality than the regular Q8 e-tron. Audi positions it as an everyday luxury SUV with serious acceleration, strong all-weather traction, upscale cabin materials, and familiar Audi styling rather than a minimalist, tech-first EV experiment.
Premium Plus is the core SQ8 e-tron, pairing a 496-horsepower tri-motor AWD system with a panoramic glass roof, four-zone climate control, heated front and rear seats, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system. Prestige has the same performance but adds features such as upgraded LED headlights, a head-up display, and remote parking assistance.
What changed, by category
2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Triple AC Electric Motors | Triple AC Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 496 hp | 496 hp |
| Torque | 718 lb-ft | 718 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4000 lb | 4000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 27.2–28.5 cu-ft | 27.2–28.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 242 | 242 |
| MPGe Combined | 70 | 70 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Rear Window Shades | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron redesigned?
No. The 2025 SQ8 e-tron carries over the design and core mechanical setup introduced with the model's major 2024 update. Its changes are limited mainly to added standard equipment and an updated parking-assist feature.
What became standard on the 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron?
Traffic-sign recognition, LED interior lighting, and garage-door controls integrated into the rearview mirror became standard for 2025. These additions apply to both Premium Plus and Prestige.
Did the 2025 Audi SQ8 e-tron get a new powertrain or battery?
No. The 2025 model retains its 496-horsepower tri-motor AWD system, battery, and fast-charging hardware without a reported mechanical update.
How do the 2025 SQ8 e-tron Premium Plus and Prestige trims differ?
Prestige has the same tri-motor performance as Premium Plus but adds more convenience and driver-information equipment. Its notable extras include upgraded LED headlights, a head-up display, intersection assist, rear door sunshades, and remote parking assistance.
Is 2025 the final model year for the Audi SQ8 e-tron?
Yes. The 2025 SQ8 e-tron is the final model year for this model line, and production in Brussels ended on February 28, 2025.