Audi Q8 e-tron vs Ford F-150 Lightning
The Audi Q8 e-tron leads on 10–80% charge. The Ford F-150 Lightning leads on cargo space.
SUV
2025 Audi Q8 e-tron quattro (20 inch wheels)
1 of 23 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
59/100#64 of 87 · Everyday
Lifestyle pickup
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2
1 of 8 versions
No US price yet
65/100#53 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Q8 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tronF-150 LightningFord F-150 Lightning
- Range (EPA)version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row9 min faster· 23%
- Cargo space- best on this row+24.3 cu ft· 85%
- Power- best on this row+100 kW· 33%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.5 kWh/100 mi faster· 8%
- AC charging- best on this row+2 kW· 18%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Audi Q8 e-tron | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | version: extended-range 131kWh battery |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | version: 2025 F-150 Lightning Platinum SuperCrew 4x4 – 5.5’ Box |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: extended-range 123kWh battery | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Audi SQ8 Sportback e-tron | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Audi Q8 e-tron 55 advanced quattro (02/23 - 02/25) | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Audi Q8 e-tron if
Score by category
out of 100
Audi Q8 e-tronFord F-150 Lightning
Range
7984Charging
4434Practicality
9090
How much is each in the US?
- 2025 quattro (20 inch wheels)
- $74,800
Ford F-150 Lightning
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- 272 miEPA
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- 300 miEPAversion: F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD
Which charges faster?
Audi Q8 e-tronQ8 e-tron
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Audi Q8 e-tron
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Ahead by
- 9 min
Where next
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Audi Q8 e-tron vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 36 sources
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