The Audi SQ8 e-tron is now on sale in the UK priced from £97,500-£117,000 for the SUV and Sportback respectively. The flagship S version is fitted with a unique triple electric motor setup as standard that develops 503PS and 973Nm of torque. Both SUV and Sportback bodystyles of the SQ8 e-tron are available with Black Edition and Vorsprung specifications.

Both the SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron make use of the larger 106kWh (net) battery that delivers a lab-tested electric range of up to 276 miles on a single charge. Performance is rated at 4.5 seconds for the 0-62mph time and a top speed of 140mph.

The SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 Sportback e-tron lineups comprise two trim levels: Black Edition and Vorsprung. Equipment highlights across the lineup include adaptive air suspension, quattro all-wheel drive, progressive steering, S-specific exterior styling and a Park Assist Pack that includes a 360-degree camera.

Inside, electrically adjustable front super sport seats with S embossed logo in Valcona leather are standard, along with comfort and safety features such as Audi Virtual cockpit plus, keyless-go, head-up display, Bang & Olufsen sound system, four-zone automatic climate control, extended LED interior lighting pack and three-spoke flat bottomed steering wheel in perforated leather.

New option packs Optional equipment on the SQ8 e-tron has been grouped into packs – a new addition being the S Technology Pack Pro (£2,595).  It comprises exterior grille illumination, a panoramic sunroof, USB-C in the rear, heated rear seats and an advanced key.

The Tour Pack (£1,995) includes adaptive cruise with active lane assist, emergency assist, predictive efficiency assistant, turn assist and swerve assist. Finally, the City Assist Pack (£1,125) adds Audi pre-sense rear, exit warning, cross traffic assist front and rear, lane change assistant and park assist with parking aid. All packs are optional on Black Editions and standard on Vorspring models.