Audi Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX60
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Level at 71: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 4 Jul 2026
Volvo EX60
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$86,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 275kW
- Energy use
- 14.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 523L
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$140,600RRP
- cannot be matched: Matrix LED Headlights, Premium Audio, Ventilated Front Seats and 1 more not offered
$86,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q8 e-tron 50 e-tron SUV
$140,600
RRP when new; no longer sold new in Australia
No published drive-away price on our record.
Volvo EX60 P6 Electric
$86,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $379 a week in repayments ($86,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo EX60 starts $53,610 lower on RRP.
The Volvo EX60 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Audi Q8 e-tron does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the Volvo EX60.
Finance
≈$379/wk(≈$1,643/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX60 at $86,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo EX60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q8 e-tron and 9 on the Volvo EX60.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q8 e-tron
- REC-006599 · published 28 Apr 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the mounting bolts connecting the brake pedal rod and the brake servo may not have been tightened to the sufficient torque and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2024
Volvo EX60
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
95kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 170kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 170kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
83kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q8 e-tron features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.
The Audi Q8 e-tron stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q8 e-tron gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 4-zone in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q8 e-tron uses a Electric producing 250kW and 664Nm of torque, sent through a two-stage planetary gearbox with single gear to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.
The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.
The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 250kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 95kWh (Audi Q8 e-tron) vs 83kWh (Volvo EX60), giving WLTP ranges of 491km and 610km.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q8 e-tron measures 4,915mm long on a 2,928mm wheelbase, 112mm longer than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Audi Q8 e-tron a 46L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 1.5 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q8 e-tron) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q8 e-tron: the bigger boot with the seats up (569L against 523L).
The Volvo EX60: the lower starting price ($86,990 against $140,600), more power (275kW against 250kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).
The Verdict
Level at 71: here's what splits them
The Audi Q8 e-tron and Volvo EX60 are level on the CarSorted Score at 71 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: safety (Audi Q8 e-tron ahead by 33 points), value (Volvo EX60 ahead by 19 points). Boot space with the seats up: 569L in the Audi Q8 e-tron, 523L in the Volvo EX60.
Ways to buy
For the Volvo EX60.
Finance
≈$379/wk(≈$1,643/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX60 at $86,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo EX60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q8 e-tron and Volvo EX60?
The Volvo EX60 is the cheapest at $86,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q8 e-tron by $53,610.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Volvo EX60 has the most range at 610km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Audi Q8 e-tron accepts the highest DC charging at up to 170kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Audi Q8 e-tron holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2019). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Volvo EX60, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q8 e-tron has the largest boot at 569L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Volvo EX60 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo EX60 makes the most power at 275kW. The Volvo EX60 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.9s.
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