Last updated August 4, 2026
The Audi SQ8 e-tron lineup has two familiar trims. Premium Plus is the core model, pairing the full tri-motor electric performance setup with a panoramic roof, four-zone climate control, heated front and rear seats, and premium cabin tech. Prestige keeps the same performance but adds showcase lighting, a head-up display, added parking and intersection assistance, and extra rear-seat comfort touches.
The Premium Features trim level, represented by Premium Plus, is the core SQ8 e-tron with full performance and most of the model's luxury and technology.
Best for: Drivers who want the essential SQ8 e-tron experience without the specialized Prestige extras.
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The Top Tier trim level, represented by Prestige, is the fully equipped SQ8 e-tron, focused on advanced lighting, driver information, parking help, and added comfort rather than more speed.
Best for: Drivers who want the richest factory equipment while keeping the same tri-motor performance.
Highlights
Adds digital matrix-design LED headlights, a head-up display, remote parking assistance, intersection assistance, and manual rear door sunshades over Premium Plus; output remains 496 horsepower.
0 in stock| Feature | Top Tier | Premium Features |
|---|---|---|
| Includes | Prestige0 in stock | Premium Plus0 in stock |
| Digital matrix-design LED headlights | Standard | — |
| Head-up display | Standard | — |
| Remote parking assistance | Standard | — |
| Intersection assistance | Standard | — |
| Rear door sunshades | Manual | — |
For its 2024–2025 U.S. run, the SQ8 e-tron lineup has two trims: Premium Plus and Prestige. Premium Plus is the well-equipped core model, while Prestige adds more lighting, display, parking, and comfort features.
That is simply how Audi named this short-run lineup. Premium Plus is the core SQ8 e-tron rather than a middle step above a separate Premium trim, and it already has the full three-motor performance system and extensive comfort equipment.
Premium Plus is the core trim for the 2024–2025 SQ8 e-tron. It combines the 496-horsepower three-motor system with a panoramic glass roof, four-zone climate control, heated front and rear seats, premium audio, and large digital displays.
Prestige is the more fully equipped 2024–2025 trim. It keeps the same performance as Premium Plus while adding upgraded headlights, a head-up display, remote parking assistance, intersection assistance, and rear door sunshades.
Prestige adds convenience and display features, not extra speed. Compared with Premium Plus, it brings upgraded digital-design LED headlights, a head-up display, remote parking assistance, intersection assistance, and manual rear door sunshades.
No. Both 2024–2025 trims use the same 496-horsepower three-motor electric all-wheel-drive system. Prestige is an equipment upgrade focused on lighting, driver information, parking help, and cabin comfort.
Prestige has the head-up display. It projects key driving information into the driver’s line of sight, while Premium Plus relies on its 12.3-inch digital instrument screen.
Prestige has Audi’s digital matrix-design LED headlights. Premium Plus still has the model’s core performance and luxury equipment, but the more specialized lighting is a defining Prestige feature.
Yes. On the 2024–2025 SQ8 e-tron, Premium Plus includes a panoramic glass roof, four-zone automatic climate control, and heated front and rear seats. Prestige adds more specialized conveniences rather than changing the basic cabin experience.
Premium Plus includes a Bang & Olufsen audio system, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. It is already the model’s richly equipped core trim.
Premium Plus is the sensible fit. It has the same 496-horsepower three-motor system as Prestige plus the major comfort, audio, smartphone, and cabin-display features. The main omissions are Prestige’s specialized lighting and assistance extras.
Prestige is the stronger fit because it adds remote park assist plus. It also includes intersection assist, making it the trim aimed at shoppers who place more emphasis on added driving and maneuvering aids.
Prestige has the edge because it adds manual rear door sunshades. Premium Plus already covers the essentials with heated rear seats and four-zone climate control, so both are well equipped for passengers.