Audi Q8 50 e-tron electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Audi Q8 50 e-tron - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV AWD

Power

230 kW

(312 HP)

0-100 km/h

6.8 s

Top Speed

200 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (95 kWh / 89 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 95 kWh
Net Capacity: 89 kWh
Buffer: 6%
The Audi Q8 50 e-tron reaches peak charging power of 153 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 27 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 258 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 65% in its class.

Average Charging Power

122 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.4

Maximum Charging Power

153 kW

At 56 → 79% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

53 kW

0–100% Charging Time

46 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 46 min 122.5 kW 1.38 C 95.7 kWh
0% → 90% 38 min 135.2 kW 1.52 C 86.1 kWh
0% → 80% 32 min 142.5 kW 1.60 C 76.5 kWh
5% → 100% 44 min 123.4 kW 1.39 C 90.9 kWh
5% → 90% 35 min 137.2 kW 1.54 C 81.4 kWh
5% → 80% 29 min 145.6 kW 1.64 C 71.8 kWh
10% → 100% 42 min 122.7 kW 1.38 C 86.1 kWh
10% → 90% 33 min 137.3 kW 1.54 C 76.6 kWh
10% → 80% 27 min 146.2 kW 1.64 C 67.0 kWh