Audi Q8 e-tron vs Tesla Model S
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV vs Sedan
More affordable
Audi Q8 e-tron
₹29L cheaper
Longer range
Tesla Model S
560–660 km
More powerful
Tesla Model S
670–1020 bhp
Bigger battery
Audi Q8 e-tron
95–114 kWh
The Audi Q8 e-tron and Tesla Model S are both electric cars sold in India. The Audi Q8 e-tron is the more affordable option — about ₹29 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Tesla Model S goes further on a full charge (560–660 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Tesla Model S — specs compared
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr ✓ | ₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 491–582 km | 560–660 km ✓ |
| Battery | 95–114 kWh ✓ | 95–99 kWh |
| Max power | 335–402 bhp | 670–1020 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 664 Nm | – |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 240–322 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~30 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 Tesla Model S by about ₹29 Lakh.
Choose the Tesla Model S
if maximum range is the priority (560–660 km claimed).
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Tesla Model S — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Audi Q8 e-tron or Tesla Model S?+−
The Audi Q8 e-tron is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.15 - 1.27 Cr — about ₹29 Lakh less than the Tesla Model S (₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr).
Which has more range, Audi Q8 e-tron or Tesla Model S?+−
The Tesla Model S has the higher claimed range at 560–660 km, versus 491–582 km for the Audi Q8 e-tron.
Audi Q8 e-tron vs Tesla Model S: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron for value, or the Tesla Model S for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.