The revised, renewed and renamed 2024 Audi Q8 -2-

Intelligent Park AssistAvailable at the Prestige level, this feature maneuvers the Q8 e-tron into and out of parallel and perpendicular parking spaces. It can also measure spaces to make sure one is suitable.

Carbon-neutral productionThe Q8 e-tron is built at a certified carbon-neutral facility in Belgium.

Battery and efficiency

Last year's 95 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery is replaced by a 114-kWh unit of the same physical dimensions. What happens with EV batteries is that they have gross and net capacities. The net capacity of the 2024 Q8 e-tron is 106 kWh. These numbers might seem somewhat meaningless, but the good news is that the latest battery uses 93% of its capacity, as opposed to its predecessor's 91%. It allows faster charging and contributes to a greater range than before, putting the Q8 e-tron into stronger contention against its rivals.

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4-year/50,000-mile warranty

Audi's new-vehicle warranty is typical for the luxury sector, lasting four years or 50,000 miles, whichever happens first. Roadside assistance is included under those same terms. The first service at 10,000 miles or 12 months is also free. Batteries in Audi's electric vehicles are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Safety ratings

In its previous guise as the Audi e-tron, this vehicle was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and received a maximum 5-Star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). So let's assume that adding Q8 to its moniker won't affect things adversely. Standard driver assistance features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring.

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