Compare Polestar 3 EV to Audi Q8 e-tron

Compare the 2025 Polestar 3 vs. 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron

Electric luxury SUVs like the Polestar 3 and Audi Q8 e-tron combine high-end design, smooth performance, and advanced technology. However, the Polestar 3 offers more power, longer range, and a more intuitive tech interface at a lower starting price. Drivers across Tampa and nearby cities including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Orlando, and Lakeland can explore how these two electrified SUVs stack up before visiting Polestar Tampa.

Performance and Powertrain

Polestar 3 Highlights

  • Long Range Single Motor: 299 horsepower / 361 pound-feet torque (Rear-Wheel Drive)
  • Long Range Dual Motor: 489 horsepower / 620 pound-feet torque (All-Wheel Drive)
  • Dual Motor Performance: 517 horsepower / 671 pound-feet torque (All-Wheel Drive)
  • 111-kWh battery | 10-80 percent charge in 30 minutes

Audi Q8 e-tron Highlights

  • Dual Motor (All-Wheel Drive): 402 horsepower (Boost Mode)
  • 106-kWh battery | 10-80 percent charge in 31 minutes

The Polestar 3 provides greater horsepower and torque across all trims, delivering quicker acceleration and more responsive handling. Its performance-tuned chassis and Brembo brakes make it engaging for drivers throughout the Gulf Coast.

Range and Charging

Polestar 3

  • EPA-estimated range: up to 342 miles (Single Motor)
  • Up to 315 miles (Dual Motor) or 279 miles (Performance)

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • EPA-estimated range: up to 285 miles

With up to 57 additional miles of range, the Polestar 3 allows for more efficient travel between Tampa and Orlando without frequent charging stops.

Interior Design and Technology

Polestar 3

  • Minimalist Scandinavian design with premium materials
  • 14.5-inch center display and nine-inch driver cluster
  • Google built-in infotainment with Google Maps, Assistant, and Play
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Available Bowers & Wilkins 25-speaker sound system

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation
  • Optional 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen system
  • Four-zone climate control and configurable interior lighting

Polestar's integrated Google interface is more intuitive than Audi's dual-screen setup, which can be distracting. The Polestar's cabin also emphasizes sustainability, offering Nappa leather, wool, or synthetic upholstery choices.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Standard Polestar 3 Safety Features

  • Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist
  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking
  • Blind-spot intervention and rear cross-traffic alert
  • 360-degree camera with parking sensors
  • Head-up display and evasive steering assist

Standard Audi Q8 e-tron Safety Features

  • Adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Optional automated parking and cross-traffic warning

While both SUVs feature robust safety tech, the Polestar 3 includes more advanced assistive features as standard, giving drivers added confidence on highways and busy Tampa roads.

Cargo and Practicality

Polestar 3

  • Seating for five
  • Ample cargo capacity with hands-free power liftgate
  • Tow hitch option available

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Seating for five
  • Similar cargo capacity with optional tow hitch (4,000-pounds capacity)

Both SUVs cater to active Gulf Coast lifestyles, but the Polestar 3's flatter load floor and hands-free access offer added convenience.

Pricing, Value, and Ownership

MSRP Range

  • Polestar 3: $67,500-$84,900
  • Audi Q8 e-tron: $74,400-$84,800

Estimated Three-Year Depreciation

  • Polestar 3: 38 percent
  • Audi Q8 e-tron: 42 percent

Average Certified Pre-Owned Price and Warranty

  • Polestar: Warranty four years / 50,000 miles plus eight-year battery coverage
  • Audi: one-year/unlimited-mile limited warranty after original coverage

The Polestar 3 delivers better value with a lower entry price, longer range, and broader standard features compared to the Q8 e-tron.

Experience the Polestar 3 in Tampa

Discover why drivers throughout Tampa and the surrounding Gulf Coast prefer the Polestar 3 over traditional luxury EVs. Explore available models in our new inventory or browse used EVs. Check current special offers to secure your Polestar 3, and plan your visit to Polestar Tampa today.