Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback EV charger: which one fits best?
The Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback charges at home with 11 kW as standard. Audi also offered an optional 22 kW onboard charger. With that option the car draws the maximum AC power a charger can deliver. That cuts charging from roughly 11.5 hours to about 6. Your charger and your fuse box do have to handle that speed. Want the wider view first? Compare all Audi EV chargers in our overview.
For the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers. Has your car the optional 22 kW onboard charger? Then a 22 kW model is the better match.
Charging specifications of the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (net) | 106 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW as standard, 22 kW optional |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 513 km |
| Charging time on an 11 kW charger | approx. 11.5 hours |
| Charging time on a 22 kW charger | approx. 6 hours |
| Charging plug | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 170 kW |
Which EV charger fits the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback?
Start with the onboard charger in your own car. With the standard 11 kW onboard charger, an 11 kW EV charger gives you everything the car accepts. Does your SQ8 have the optional 22 kW onboard charger? Then a 22 kW EV charger charges almost twice as fast at home. That does take a three-phase connection of 3x32 amps. Three-phase is the heavier household supply that is common across mainland Europe.
Pay attention to the meter when you choose. An MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records your charging down to the kilowatt hour. That is what makes a home charging session billable to your employer or your leasing company. On a car with a 106 kWh battery the kilowatt hours add up quickly. From 2026 drivers in the Netherlands get a second benefit from that same meter. The Dutch ERE registration scheme pays up to 500 euro a year through your energy supplier. That scheme is available in the Netherlands only.
Two categories are worth a look beyond charging speed. Go for an EV charger with an MID meter if the kilowatt hours have to be accounted for. And if your connection is 3x25 amps rather than 3x32, look at dynamic load balancing. That feature turns the power down automatically when other appliances are running. A heavier charger then often still fits. Charging mainly at home? Our home EV chargers are the easiest place to start.
How long does the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback take to charge?
You work out the charging time from the battery capacity and the charging power. With 106 kWh that means about 11.5 hours on an 11 kW charger. That is ideal for a night on the charger. Do you have the optional 22 kW charger and a three-phase connection? Then the same battery is full in about 6 hours. An evening at home already wins back a large part of your range.
Other versions of the Audi Q8 e-tron
Wallbox Discounter has charging information for the other versions in the Audi Q8 e-tron family as well:
- Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback 55 quattro - the same 106 kWh battery, without the S power
- Audi Q8 e-tron 50 quattro - smaller battery, lower range
Frequently asked questions
Does the Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback need a three-phase connection?
For 11 kW charging you always need three-phase. To use the optional 22 kW onboard charger in full, a heavier 3x32 amp connection is required. Do you have a standard 3x25 amp connection? A 22 kW charger with dynamic load balancing often still works. The charger then turns the power down automatically when you use other appliances at the same time.
Why does an MID meter matter for the SQ8 e-tron Sportback?
An MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records your home charging precisely. Employers and leasing companies reimburse on that reading, not on an estimate. With a 106 kWh battery you charge a lot of kilowatt hours, so the difference adds up. Charging purely privately? Then the meter is not a requirement. It still shows you exactly what charging costs.
Should I have the charger installed?
We always advise having the connection made by a certified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. It counts double for a 22 kW charger. That one needs its own circuit and often a change in the fuse box. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In those three countries you order your charger including installation. Ordering from elsewhere? We ship worldwide, but you arrange installation with a certified electrician near you.