MLB evo
shared with the combustion Q7/Q8, Cayenne and BentaygaMLB evo is Volkswagen Group's longitudinally mounted combustion platform, shared with the petrol and diesel Q7 and Q8, the Porsche Cayenne and the Bentley Bentayga. The e-tron and Q8 e-tron are its electric versions — not a dedicated skateboard, although Audi did build a flat, load-bearing battery floor between the axles. Relevant for CarMatch: these are common lease returns, solid and comfortable, but with a high kerb weight and therefore a modest real-world range against more modern EV platforms.
MLB evo is the EV platform of Volkswagen Group, in production since 2019, with a 400V architecture. The MLB evo platform carries 2 models from 1 brand. The WLTP range of the current variants on MLB evo runs from 458 to 600 km.
Pick the car first, then the version — chemistry, battery and drive differ per version.
Platform schematic
Audi Q8 e-tron
Q8 e-tron 55 quattro2023+ · Q8 e-tron· verified| Battery (gross) | 114 kWh NCA |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 106 kWh |
| Drivetrain | quattro AWD |
| Power | 300 kW |
| Motors | 2× · 1 front / 1 rear |
| WLTP range | 582 km |
| Real range (estimate) | ±455 km |
| Consumption (WLTP) | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Consumption (real, estimate) | ±23.3 kWh/100 km |
| Max DC charging | 168 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±31 min |
| Added per 10 min | ±105 km |
Charging speed per variant
peak DC charging power · 10 → 80%
Models on this platform
Platform evolution
- 2019First electric AudiThe e-tron is Audi's first series-built electric car, built in Brussels
- 2020Sportback bodyA coupé-like variant with a sloping roofline alongside the regular SUV
- 2021e-tron S with three motorsSporty top version with an extra motor on the rear axle
- 2022Facelift: Q8 e-tronLarger battery pack and new nose; the e-tron is henceforth called Q8 e-tron
- 2025End of productionAudi closes the factory in Brussels and ends the Q8 e-tron without a direct successor
Frequently asked questions
- Which models are built on the MLB evo platform?
- The MLB evo platform carries Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron.
- Which group owns the MLB evo platform and how long has it been in production?
- The MLB evo platform was developed by Volkswagen Group, has been in production since 2019 and runs at 400V.
- Does the Audi Q8 e-tron (2023+) charge faster than the previous generation?
- The Audi Q8 e-tron (2023+) charges at a peak of 168 kW, against 155 kW for the 2019–2022 generation.
- Which variant on the MLB evo platform charges fastest?
- The Audi Q8 e-tron Q8 e-tron 55 quattro charges on the MLB evo platform at a peak of 168 kW and goes from 10 to 80% in ±31 minutes.
Comparable cars in stock
These electric cars from our stock ride on the same platform. Inspected, warranted and delivered road-ready across Belgium.
Prices and availability are updated daily on carmatch.be. Range according to WLTP.
Go to the stock on carmatch.beVerify the specifications of each version before purchase or customer use. Real-world range is a CarMatch estimate for mixed driving, not a manufacturer figure. Battery values are gross packs; charging times are approximations. Not a homologation document, not an offer.