Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 2
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared - SUV vs Fastback
More affordable
Polestar 2
₹12L cheaper
Longer range
Polestar 2
553–658 km
More powerful
Polestar 2
268–469 bhp
Bigger battery
Audi Q8 e-tron
95–114 kWh
The Audi Q8 e-tron and Polestar 2 are both electric cars sold in India. The Polestar 2 is the more affordable option - about ₹12 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Polestar 2 goes further on a full charge (553–658 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 2 - specs compared
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr | ₹1.03 - 1.33 Cr ✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Fastback |
| Range (claimed) | 491–582 km | 553–658 km ✓ |
| Battery | 95–114 kWh ✓ | 70–82 kWh |
| Max power | 335–402 bhp | 268–469 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 664 Nm | 490–740 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 205 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~27 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Polestar 2
if value matters most - it undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by about ₹12 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Audi Q8 e-tron
if you prefer its overall package.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 2 - FAQs
Which is cheaper, Audi Q8 e-tron or Polestar 2?+−
The Polestar 2 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.03 - 1.33 Cr - about ₹12 Lakh less than the Audi Q8 e-tron (₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr).
Which has more range, Audi Q8 e-tron or Polestar 2?+−
The Polestar 2 has the higher claimed range at 553–658 km, versus 491–582 km for the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 2: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Polestar 2 for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.