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Lotus Eletre vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

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

Lotus Eletre vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • markedly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range

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

Eletre

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 markedly 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 somewhat 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.

Q8 e-tron

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 clearly 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 barely more torque with 985 Nm compared to 973 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm more.

Eletre

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 a bit 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 marginally 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 a bit 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 is far ahead overall 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
Lotus Eletre
Audi Q8 e-tron

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Lotus Eletre
Audi Q8 e-tron

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
4,915 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
515 - 595 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
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Audi
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