Audi to Stop Manufacturing of Q8 E-Tron by February 28
The manufacturing of the Audi Q8 E-Tron will conclude two months into the brand new yr, marking the tip of the electrical SUV that originally launched Audi’s electrical car period.
In line with studies from Reuters, the Brussels, Belgium manufacturing unit chargeable for manufacturing the Q8 E-Tron is ready to close down by February 28. Audi has been trying to promote this Belgian facility, and the closure has been anticipated since November when the automaker revealed it had did not discover a purchaser. In July, Automotive Information additionally speculated that the Q8 E-Tron could possibly be discontinued.
With the tip of Q8 E-Tron manufacturing confirmed, it won’t be moved to a different facility. Whereas Audi has introduced the pricing for the 2025 mannequin yr, an organization spokesperson knowledgeable Inexperienced Automobile Experiences that the present stock within the U.S. consists solely of 2024 fashions. Whether or not any 2025 fashions will attain the U.S. market is unsure and depending on the allocation of remaining manufacturing.
The 2025 mannequin was anticipated to characteristic solely minor updates and a rise in base worth to $76,095, which features a $1,295 vacation spot price.
Launched as a refreshed model of the unique E-Tron for the 2024 mannequin yr, the Q8 E-Tron retained many constructive attributes of its predecessor, together with robust security scores, whereas additionally providing improved dealing with and elevated driving vary. The EPA estimated a most vary of 300 miles within the Sportback model with the efficiency-oriented Extremely Package deal; nevertheless, this feature won’t be obtainable for 2025, decreasing the vary to 272 miles.
The Q8 E-Tron is constructed on the MLB platform shared with gasoline-powered fashions, however Audi has developed a number of devoted EV platforms as nicely. The entry-level This autumn E-Tron makes use of the MEB platform, which can be utilized by Volkswagen’s ID.4. The E-Tron GT relies on the J1 platform, shared with the Porsche Taycan, whereas the upcoming Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron will each be constructed on the Premium Platform Electrical (PPE), which is used for the Porsche Macan EV. This PPE platform is anticipated to kind the inspiration for Audi’s future electrical autos, doubtlessly together with a successor to the Q8 E-Tron.
