Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Eletre
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared - SUV
More affordable
Audi Q8 e-tron
₹90L cheaper
Longer range
Lotus Eletre
490–600 km
More powerful
Lotus Eletre
603–905 bhp
Bigger battery
Audi Q8 e-tron
95–114 kWh
The Audi Q8 e-tron and Lotus Eletre are both electric suvs sold in India. The Audi Q8 e-tron is the more affordable option - about ₹90 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Lotus Eletre goes further on a full charge (490–600 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Eletre - specs compared
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Lotus Eletre |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr ✓ | ₹2.05 - 2.75 Cr |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 491–582 km | 490–600 km ✓ |
| Battery | 95–114 kWh ✓ | 109–112 kWh |
| Max power | 335–402 bhp | 603–905 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 664 Nm | 710–985 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 258–265 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~20 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Audi Q8 e-tron
if value matters most - it undercuts the Lotus Eletre by about ₹90 Lakh.
Choose the Lotus Eletre
if maximum range is the priority (490–600 km claimed).
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Eletre - FAQs
Which is cheaper, Audi Q8 e-tron or Lotus Eletre?+−
The Audi Q8 e-tron is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr - about ₹90 Lakh less than the Lotus Eletre (₹2.05 - 2.75 Cr).
Which has more range, Audi Q8 e-tron or Lotus Eletre?+−
The Lotus Eletre has the higher claimed range at 490–600 km, versus 491–582 km for the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Lotus Eletre: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron for value, or the Lotus Eletre for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.