Audi Sq6 E-Tron vs Audi SQ8
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Audi Sq6 E-Tron

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2025 price

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Audi SQ8

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Summary

2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron

2025 Audi SQ8

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Twin Turbo V8, 4.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

598 km

11.9L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

18.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

94.90 kWh

Seating

Likes

Gorgeous design inside and out
Powerful and dynamic on-road handling
Quick charging and long drive range

Understated but elegant looks
Gusty engine that delivers serious power
Comfortably fits a large family

Dislikes

Not super fun for an S badge
A couple of tech gremlins
Significant price jump from other grades

Never hits any thrilling notes
Technology is harder than it needs to be
Internal storage could be better

2025 Audi Sq6 E-Tron Summary

Sharing the same Volkswagen Group PPE platform as its main rival, the Porsche Macan 4S, the newly launched Audi SQ6 e-tron has promised both efficiency and performance.

Is it a combination that can be achieved in real life? My family of three have been testing it out this week to find out for you.

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2025 Audi SQ8 Summary

The Audi SQ8 has had a mid-life refresh but this upper large SUV still offers luxury with its powerful V8 engine that fans know and love, as well as the features you would expect in a top model.

It competes against the Mercedes-AMG GLE and Porsche Cayenne but we’re family testing the SQ8 to see how it handles domestic life.

Keep reading to see what we’ve discovered.

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

When it comes to a performance electric SUV, the Audi SQ6 e-tron is a fine example and showcases a masterclass in design. It drives and handles beautifully, even if it’s not as fun as I expected.

The technology looks amazing and I'm sure the little bumps we experienced will be ironed out with a software update.

The SQ6 will suit a smaller family best but the decent driving range and fast charging capabilities means regional families might like it too.

Verdict

The Audi SQ8 isn’t your typical performance SUV. It’s more refined and less flashy. The tech can be more complicated than it needs to be and if you’re wanting that V8 soundscape, you won’t find it here.

However, the handling and on road experience are superb plus you can comfortably haul the family around and look good doing it.

Audi Sq6 E-Tron vs Audi SQ8 What's the difference?

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Audi Sq6 E-Tron vs Audi SQ8
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