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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Lotus Eletre?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range

Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q8 e-tron is visibly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q8 e-tron is a bit more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 25 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is markedly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Audi Q8 e-tron tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers only slightly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 973 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Eletre is marginally lighter – 2,565 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers somewhat more boot space – 688 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,637 L, about 105 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries slightly more – 595 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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