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) | ±465 km |
| Max DC charging | 168 kW |
| 10 → 80% | ±31 min |
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.
Verify 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.