August 10, 2023Green

Audi India Opens Bookings For Q8 e-tron

It is up for grabs in two 55 derivatives – SUV and Sportback.

The Indian arm of the German carmaker Audi has announced that it is now accepting bookings for the Q8 e-tron. The high-riding electric vehicle (EV) is up for grabs in two 55 e-tron variants – SUV and Sportback. And the minimum booking amount for either of them is INR 5 lakh. Audi India has set the price announcement date as August 18, 2023.

In 55 e-tron spec, both Q8 derivatives pack the same powertrain. Two electric motors, jointly producing 402hp/664Nm, are backed by a 114kWh battery. With a usable capacity of 106kWh, the battery offers a range of up to 582km and 600km for the SUV and Sportback variants, respectively. By default, both Q8 e-tron variants have an 11kW charger (a 22kW charger is optional). However, the quickest way to replenish the battery is via a 170kW DC charger. That can charge the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes.

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Regarding performance figures, both Q8 e-tron variants mentioned above can hit 100kmph from a standstill in 5.6 seconds and clock 200kmph at full stretch. Considering that they weigh over 2.5 tonnes unladen, those numbers aren’t shabby. The list of creature comforts includes Digital Matrix LED lights, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, 4-zone automatic climate control, Park Assist with a 360-degree camera and connected-car tech via the ‘myAudiConnect’ application.

As far as colour options are concerned, there are nine to choose from for the exterior, including Mythos Black, Plasma Blue, and Soneira Red. Audi India has also lined up three interior themes – Okapi Brown, Pearl Beige and Black.

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September 13, 2023

Polestar 2 Crosses 150K Production Count

The Polestar 2 was the first volume model for the Geely-backed Swedish brand. It entered production in 2020, and over 150,000 examples have been produced within three years. No matter how you look at it, that is an impressive feat.

In the UAE, where Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company is the authorised dealer, the Polestar 2 has received strong interest since being introduced in the first quarter of 2022. The country also hosted an exclusive showcase of the Polestar 6 at the Emirates Towers, Dubai, in February this year. Another event that boosted interest in the brand was the presentation of future EVs, the Polestar 3, Polestar 4, Polestar 5 and the Polestar 6, at ADGM in Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island in May 2023.

Sales of the Polestar 2 in the UAE have been supported by its Polestar Space at the Mall of the Emirates. It can house up to three Polestar EVs at any given moment. Besides housing two consultation rooms, the showroom has a configuration studio for customers to customise cars as per their taste.

September 13, 2023

Al-Futtaim Group launches a new EV content platform called EVLife.ae

Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company, an EV-dedicated division of the Al-Futtaim Group, has brought some of the leading EV brands, such as BYD and Polestar, to the UAE alongside developing its charging platform, Charge2Moov. The firm’s vision now extends to addressing greater public awareness of e-mobility adoption by launching an editorial platform called EVLife.ae. This platform will comprise a variety of curated content on the latest developments seen in the world of e-mobility around the world, alongside the benefits of going electric, how-to guides for first-time EV buyers, reviews of the latest EV models, interviews with industry experts, and news on governmental policies affecting electric mobility. The content will be published in English and Arabic and feature non-biased news, updates, research, and information covering multiple brands, not limited to Al-Futtaim Automotive brands.