Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 3
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared - SUV
More affordable
Audi Q8 e-tron
₹60L cheaper
Longer range
Polestar 3
600–647 km
More powerful
Polestar 3
329–671 bhp
Bigger battery
Audi Q8 e-tron
95–114 kWh
The Audi Q8 e-tron and Polestar 3 are both electric suvs sold in India. The Audi Q8 e-tron is the more affordable option - about ₹60 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Polestar 3 goes further on a full charge (600–647 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 3 - specs compared
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr ✓ | ₹1.75 - 2.11 Cr |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 491–582 km | 600–647 km ✓ |
| Battery | 95–114 kWh ✓ | 92–106 kWh |
| Max power | 335–402 bhp | 329–671 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 664 Nm | 480–870 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 209–225 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~22 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 Polestar 3 by about ₹60 Lakh.
Choose the Polestar 3
if maximum range is the priority (600–647 km claimed).
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 3 - FAQs
Which is cheaper, Audi Q8 e-tron or Polestar 3?+−
The Audi Q8 e-tron is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr - about ₹60 Lakh less than the Polestar 3 (₹1.75 - 2.11 Cr).
Which has more range, Audi Q8 e-tron or Polestar 3?+−
The Polestar 3 has the higher claimed range at 600–647 km, versus 491–582 km for the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Polestar 3: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron for value, or the Polestar 3 for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.