Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Eletre
How the Audi Q8 e-tron and the Lotus Eletre compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi Q8 e-tron | Lotus Eletre | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 362 mi | 323 mi |
| Usable battery | 106 kWh | 107 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 20.2 kWh/100 km | 20.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2022 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi Q8 e-tron | Lotus Eletre | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 240 mi | 214 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 344 mi | 307 mi |
| Motorway | 282 mi | 252 mi |
| City | 391 mi | 349 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Further in winter
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- More efficient
- Audi Q8 e-tron
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi Q8 e-tron or the Lotus Eletre?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Audi Q8 e-tron is rated 362 mi and the Lotus Eletre 323 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 240 mi from the Audi Q8 e-tron and 214 mi from the Lotus Eletre.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.