Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $166,090
Available since 2024
Key EV Specs
114kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
532 km
Range (WLTP)
199 Wh/km
Efficiency
5.6 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 170 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro is equipped with a 114 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 114 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 106 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Front |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 50 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 11 hrs 30 mins |
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro Charging Times and Speeds
The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 17.1 hr | - | 35 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 10.9 hr | - | 55 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 101 min | 251 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 34 min | 754 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 350 kW | - | 14 min | 1759 km/h |
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $39.90.
The cost of fully charging the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $79.80.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro can charge from 10–80% in approximately 31 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
114 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
170 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
Not available
Max Fast Charging Speed:
685 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Front)
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro Recommended Charge Level
The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro.
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Audi Q8 e-tron 55 e-quattro does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |