Audi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $180,090
Available since 2024
Key EV Specs
114kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
471 km
Range (WLTP)
225 Wh/km
Efficiency
4.5 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 170 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Audi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Audi SQ8 e-tron 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 SQ8 e-tron 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 | 44 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 11 hrs 30 mins |
Audi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro Charging Times and Speeds
The Audi SQ8 e-tron 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 | 15.9 hr | - | 31 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 10.1 hr | - | 49 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 94 min | 222 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 144 kW | - | 33 min | 640 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 144 kW | - | 33 min | 640 km/h |
Audi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Audi SQ8 e-tron 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 SQ8 e-tron e-quattro on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $39.90.
The cost of fully charging the Audi SQ8 e-tron 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 SQ8 e-tron e-quattro
CCS CompatibleAudi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Audi SQ8 e-tron 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 SQ8 e-tron 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):
144 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
606 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Front)
Audi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro Recommended Charge Level
The Audi SQ8 e-tron 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 SQ8 e-tron e-quattro.
Audi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Audi SQ8 e-tron 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 |