OLD AUDI E-TRON PERFECTLY MATCHES Q8 E-TRON IN THE 10% CHALLENGE!

EV Channels Review

The 2019 Audi e-tron Prestige, despite its age, impressively matches the newer Q8 e-tron in the 10% challenge, achieving an identical 73.2 miles. The reviewer highlights the older e-tron's superior charging capability, particularly its ability to maintain a high charging rate (around 140-150 kW) up to 80% state of charge, thanks to its high cobalt content battery. This characteristic makes it a compelling used car value, offering excellent comfort and a quiet ride, though its overall efficiency is noted as a drawback for those needing maximum range, especially in winter (170-180 miles). The reviewer strongly recommends the used e-tron for its value, suggesting it's a better buy than the newer Q8 for many, provided one can navigate public charging infrastructure. The primary advantage of the Q8 is its greater total range on a full charge (60-70 miles more), but this difference diminishes on longer trips where the charging performance becomes more critical.