Best Portable Charger for Audi Q8 e-tron in Australia

The short answer

The Q8 e-tron has a Type 2 inlet, so any Type 2 portable charger fits. On a standard 10 A power point, a 10-hour night adds about 129 km (about 20% of a 106 kWh battery); on a dedicated 15 A outlet, about 194 km. A 20→80% top-up of the Audi Q8 e-tron takes about 30.7 hours on 10 A or 20.5 hours on 15 A.

Plug in tonight, no install: the SEVR 10A portable charger, about 13 km of range per hour.
Faster at home: the EVSE Australia 15A portable charger (coming soon) on a dedicated 15 A outlet, about 19 km per hour.
Running cost: about $19.79 for a 20→80% top-up at 28c/kWh, or $7.07 on a 10c overnight EV plan.
Fit: Type 2 inlet. Your owner's manual lists it.

At a glance

Charging the Q8 e-tron at home

30.7 h20→80% on 10 A, 106 kWh battery

20.5 h20→80% on 15 A

20%of the battery per 10-hour night on 10 A

$19.79for 20→80% at 28c/kWh

Charge times

How long the Q8 e-tron takes to charge

20→80% is the everyday top-up. 10→100% is the worst case: arriving home nearly empty and filling to the top.

Battery sizes are approximate and vary by model year and variant. A 'night' is 10 hours. Worked numbers use the same assumptions as our range calculator: 230 V, 90% charging efficiency and 16 kWh per 100 km. Cold weather, your car's onboard charger and driving style change real results.
Variant	Battery (approx.)	20→80% on 10A	20→80% on 15A	20→80% on 7 kW	10→100% on 10A	Nights on 10A, 10→100%
Audi Q8 e-tron	106 kWh	30.7 h	20.5 h	9.5 h	46.1 h	5

Running cost

What it costs to charge the Q8 e-tron

Cost includes about 10% charging losses. Per 100 km, home charging costs about $4.98 at 28c/kWh vs about $13.30 in petrol. Check the c/kWh on your bill.
Variant	Battery	20→80% at 28c	10→100% at 28c	10→100% at 18c	10→100% at 10c
Audi Q8 e-tron	106 kWh	$19.79	$29.68	$19.08	$10.60

Good to know

Notes for Q8 e-tron owners

Audi's large electric SUV (and the earlier e-tron 55) has a battery over 100 kWh. On a power point you'll top up rather than fill.
Long daily drives suit a wall charger at home with a portable charger for travel.
Plug straight into the wall. No extension leads, powerboards or adapters, and ideally use an outlet on its own circuit.

Our pick

Best portable chargers for the Q8 e-tron

No install needed

SEVR EV Portable Charger (10A)

Type 210 A max2.3 kW~13 km/h4.5 mIP66

Plugs into any standard power point. About 129 km per 10-hour night, and it travels in the boot.

$183.99Lowest price in Australia · free shipping · 3-year warranty

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Fastest portable

EVSE Australia Mini Portable Charger (15A)

Type 28/12/15 A3.45 kW~19 km/h6 mIP66

About 50% faster on a dedicated 15 A or 20 A outlet: roughly 194 km per night.

$239Coming soon · free shipping · 2-year warranty

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Questions

Frequently asked

Does a portable charger work with the Q8 e-tron?

Yes. The Q8 e-tron uses the Type 2 AC inlet, like every EV sold new in Australia today, so any Type 2 portable charger fits.

How long does the Audi Q8 e-tron take to charge on a 10A power point?

About 30.7 hours from 20% to 80%, or 46.1 hours from 10% to 100% (about 106 kWh battery). Each hour adds about 13 km of range.

How long does the Audi Q8 e-tron take to charge on 15A?

About 20.5 hours from 20% to 80% on a dedicated 15 A outlet (about 106 kWh battery). A 10-hour night adds roughly 194 km.

How much does it cost to charge the Q8 e-tron at home?

About $19.79 for a 20→80% top-up of the Audi Q8 e-tron at 28c/kWh, or $7.07 on a 10c/kWh overnight EV plan, including about 10% charging losses.

Do I need a wall charger for the Q8 e-tron?

Not if you drive under about 150 km a day. A 15 A portable charger adds about 194 km overnight, and a 10 A one about 129 km. A 7 kW wall charger suits long daily drives or two EVs. See portable vs wall charger.

Can I use an extension lead with a portable EV charger?

No. Powerboards and extension leads aren't built for hours of continuous load. Plug the charger straight into the wall, and stop if the plug or outlet feels hot.

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