Review: Audi Q8 e-tron.
Our full review · Specs & price Belgium 2026
Real-world range = WLTP × 0.78 (Belgian winter conditions, motorway 130 km/h). Official BE configurator price, .
Our review of the Audi Q8 e-tron
Before going any further: the Q8 e-tron is no longer in production. It stopped on 28 February 2025, with the permanent closure of the Audi Brussels plant in Forest — the same plant that assembled the Q4 e-tron. As of March 2026, only Belgian dealer stock remains available. If you're reading this for a new purchase, be aware that lead times, trim availability and residual value are all directly affected. For a new premium Audi SUV today, the Q6 e-tron (€74,900, 481 km real range, 270 kW DC) is the logical choice.
Driving & comfort
On the motorway at 120 km/h, the Q8 e-tron is a benchmark of comfort and sound insulation — better than the Q6 on this specific point. The adaptive air suspension irons out road imperfections. For a Belgian family doing Brussels–Coast or Brussels–Ardennes with four adults and their luggage, the comfort is unmatched in the Audi range. Interior space is generous: a 569-litre boot and excellent rear legroom. The 2,595 kg kerb weight is noticeable when manoeuvring in town.
Daily charging
The Q8 e-tron's paradox: the largest battery in the range (114 kWh) paired with the slowest DC charging (170 kW). By comparison, the Q6 e-tron with 100 kWh charges at 270 kW — 10 to 80% in 21 minutes. The Q8 takes 31 minutes for the same cycle on Ionity. The 114 kWh battery is generous on range, but its charging is slow relative to its size, which becomes a drawback on long trips. On a 22 kW wallbox (its AC advantage), a full charge takes about 5 hours.
Total cost of ownership
€89,600 for a model discontinued as of March 2026. The residual value of a vehicle whose production has ended is hard to predict. Dealers may offer discounts on remaining stock, but the manufacturer warranty applies normally on new vehicles bought through the official network. For a Belgian company, 100% deductibility applies in 2026. Net of the tax advantage, the Q8 can become more affordable than its sticker price suggests.
- Largest boot in the Audi EV range: 569 litres, unmatched family space
- Exceptional motorway comfort: air suspension, very high sound insulation
- 114 kWh battery: the longest range in the range (448 km real) despite the high weight
- AC charging up to 22 kW: a full charge on a three-phase AC charger in ~5h (an advantage over the Q6, capped at 11 kW)
- Production stopped on 28 February 2025 (Audi Brussels Forest plant closed): residual stock only, in Belgium
- DC charging limited to 170 kW: slower than the Q6 e-tron (270 kW) despite a larger battery
- 2,595 kg: real consumption of 25–28 kWh/100 km when driven loaded, cutting effective range to ~390 km in real use
- €89,600 for a model with no confirmed successor: residual value and parts availability to watch
Our verdictThe Q8 e-tron was an excellent premium electric SUV up to 2025. Today, its main flaw isn't technical: it's that it's no longer made. For a new purchase in 2026, the Q6 e-tron makes the case at €74,900 with much faster DC charging (270 kW vs 170 kW) and similar real-world range. If you find a new Q8 e-tron in stock with a significant discount, and boot space is your absolute priority, it's defensible. Otherwise, the Q6 e-tron.
A buyer who finds new stock with a significant discount, a family with maximum space needs, a driver whose main priority is comfort on long Belgian trips.
A buyer after the latest Audi technology (go for the Q6 e-tron instead), or a driver who does long trips and values charging speed.
Full specifications
Audi Q8 e-tron in Belgium — what you need to know
Typical Belgian trips
With 448 real km, the Q8 e-tron covers Brussels–Ardennes (≈ 260 km return) without charging, Brussels–Coast (≈ 220 km return) without charging.
Tax benefit
For self-employed and companies, this model is 100% tax-deductible in 2026 (last year at this rate). No direct purchase grant for individuals. Road tax is greatly reduced for this EV.
Home charging
With 22 kW AC, a full charge from 20% takes approximately 4 hours on an 11 kW wallbox. On a 230V plug (2.3 kW): about 40 hours. Overnight charging easily covers the average 50–80 km/day.
Frequently asked questions — Audi Q8 e-tron
Is the Q8 e-tron still available new in Belgium in 2026?
Production of the Q8 e-tron stopped on 28 February 2025, with the permanent closure of the Audi Brussels plant in Forest. As of March 2026, only Belgian dealer stock is available — there are no more factory deliveries. Trim and colour availability is therefore limited. The standard manufacturer warranty applies to new vehicles bought through the official network. Check the date of first registration and the history before any purchase.
What is the real range of the Q8 e-tron?
The Q8 e-tron is rated at 582 km WLTP. In real Belgian conditions — motorway at 120 km/h, 10°C, loaded — expect between 380 and 420 km. Le Moniteur Automobile measured a real range of 390 km during a winter test. Despite the large 114 kWh battery, the car's 2,595 kg weighs on consumption (22–26 kWh/100 km in mixed use). The lighter Q6 e-tron (2,270 kg) delivers 448 km of real range with just 100 kWh.
Q8 e-tron or Q6 e-tron: which to choose in 2026?
For a new purchase in 2026, the Q6 e-tron is the better pick in most cases. It's cheaper (€74,900 vs €89,600), charges twice as fast (270 kW vs 170 kW), weighs 325 kg less and offers similar real-world range. The Q8 e-tron's only concrete advantages are its larger boot (569 L vs 529 L) and slightly better motorway comfort. If you find a new Q8 in stock with a discount of €10,000 or more, the comparison becomes more balanced.
Why did the Audi Brussels plant close?
Audi Brussels, in the Forest district of Brussels, had built the Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron since their launch in 2022. The permanent closure in February 2025 followed a Volkswagen Group decision to restructure its European production in the face of falling premium EV sales in 2024. The plant employed around 3,000 people. No replacement model has been confirmed for the site. The Q4 e-tron continues to be built at the Audi Brussels plant in Vorst (the same entity, but another part of the site).
Is the Q8 e-tron's 22 kW AC charging an advantage?
Yes, it's one of the Q8's concrete advantages over the Q6. The Q8 e-tron accepts up to 22 kW on three-phase AC — which means a full charge in about 5 hours on a 22 kW three-phase AC charger. The Q6 e-tron is limited to 11 kW AC, or around 9h30 for the same charge. If you have access to a 22 kW AC charger (workplace, residential parking) and often charge on AC without access to an Ionity, this advantage is real day-to-day.
What warranty does the Q8 e-tron carry for Belgian buyers?
The standard Audi manufacturer warranty applies: 2 years unlimited mileage plus an 8-year / 160,000 km battery warranty guaranteeing at least 70% capacity retention. For vehicles bought new from residual stock in 2026, the warranty runs from the date of first registration. Check that the vehicle hasn't already been registered (some stock is registered as demonstrator cars). The Audi Belgium network provides aftersales service for this model as normal.