The Audi Q8 is the top of the range in the German line-up. Today, the Q8 coupe SUV has gained two new plug-in hybrid variants: Q8 55 TFSI e quattro and Q8 60 TFSI e quattro.

Both variants are equipped with a 3.0 liter petrol unit and with an electric motor. In the lesser version, the plug-in hybrid setup delivers 381 horsepower and 600 Nm peak of torque, while on the top variant, the PHEV offers 462 horsepower and 700 Nm peak of torque.

No matter what version you choose, the electric motor will be powered by a 17.8 kWh battery pack which can provide up to 47 kilometers electric range in the Q8 55 TFSI e quattro, or 45 kilometres in the top variant.

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The base plug-in hybrid version can also run from not to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, while the top version can do the same sprint in 0.4 seconds quicker. At this point, the new Q8 PHEV will be available only in Europe with prices in Germany starting at €75,351 for the Q8 55 TFSI e Quattro.