As of the time of this writing, Audi has only confirmed that it will sell the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar in Germany, where it will be available for around $131,000 (roughly 120,000 euros). The Edition Dakar will be offered in three different colors: Magnetic gray, Siam Beige metallic, and Mythos Black metallic. In addition to the General Grabber AT3 all-terrain tires that will make the Edition Dakar more rugged, the electric SUV will also come with a set of regular summer tires.
The standard Audi Q8 e-tron is available in the U.S., however, and is a popular choice among drivers looking for an electric SUV that offers luxury — along with other e-tron models like the Q4 and SQ8. In addition to the same battery as the Edition Dakar, the standard Audi Q8 e-tron has a 170 kW DC fast-charging speed and received a 2023 Top Safety Pick Award. It starts at $74,000, though that price can quickly go up depending on the package. The 2024 Launch edition features an S line exterior, 21-inch Audi Sport wheels in a five-arm aero structure with a black finish, and a heated three-spoke HOD steering wheel. Of course, the standard Audi Q8 e-tron wouldn’t look as shiny and new if it had to run the Dakar Rally.