2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels) Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
45
out of 100
C-
#156 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability73
25% of overall
Efficiency33
25% of overall
Economics36
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability73/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.7% / yr 62

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency33/100

EPA efficiency2.28 mi/kWh 27

Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range272 mi 49

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed46 mi / 10 min 27

Peak 170 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics36/100

Energy cost per mile10.2¢/mi 27

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,018/yr 51

Against the Audi Q7 (21 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$256/yr 44

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$21.07 / 100 mi 27

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
10.2¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,222
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,018/yr
Fast-charge speed
46 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$256
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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