2025 Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron (formerly the Audi e-tron until 2023) is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover produced by Audi from 2019 to 2025. The e-tron was unveiled as a concept car at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The final production version was revealed in San Francisco on 17 September 2018, publicly debuted at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, and was first delivered in May 2019.
Source: Audi Q8 e-tron (Wikipedia)
Specifications. The Audi Q8 e-tron is powered by a 114 kWh battery, of which 106 kWh is usable. This is true for the 55 e-tron variant and the performance SQ8 e-tron variant, while the 50 e-tron variant has a smaller battery.
Charging. The e-tron was able to charge at an effective rate of 150 kW using a 175 kW charger. This was possible in a wide state-of-charge window, until the battery was about 80% charged. With such a charger, adding 100 kilometres (62 mi) of range takes only 10 minutes.
NHTSA rated the 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 5 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- June 2024, Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron Quattro and Q8 E-Tron Quattro vehicles. The brake line connection may have been over-tightened and fail, resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability. Consequence: Reduced braking ability can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2027 Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S is an all-electric, seven-passenger, full-size, off-road SUV manufactured by Rivian. Customer deliveries started in 2022, after 10 years under development. Depending on the configuration, it has either two, three, or four electric motors.
- Features and trims
- The entry-level trim was called the Explore package, which included matte-black interior finishes and heated vegan leather seats. In August 2022, Rivian announced it had discontinued the Explore package citing low demand, simplified assembly and supply chain constraints that would be alleviated with a single option. By eliminating the base trim, Rivian effectively increased prices.
- Awards
- R1S SUV as an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ for the 2023 model year. 2024 Rivian Earns Most-Loved Brand Title from Consumer Reports
Source: Rivian R1S (Wikipedia)
Design. With a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 3 seconds, due to its 835 hp (623 kW; 847 PS) combined output power, the R1S shares 91% of its components with the company's R1T, noted for its low center of gravity.
Powertrain. As announced in 2018, the R1S was designed with three battery capacities and power outputs; all planned versions included four traction motors, in which each wheel is driven by an independent traction motor, allowing full-time all-wheel drive with torque vectoring.
Recent recalls (11 campaigns across the latest model years)
- September 2026, Back Over Prevention:Software. Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2027 R1S, 2022-2026 R1T, and 2027 R2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Consequence: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- August 2026, Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal. Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number… Consequence: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
- January 2026, Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners. Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened. Consequence: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Rivian R1S, most often about unknown or other (14), forward collision avoidance (9), exterior lighting (9).