Audi Q8 e-tron 2024 - Drive System

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Driving
Service Facility immediately to have the malfunc-
tion corrected. Secure the vehicle against rolling
before exiting the vehicle 2 page 95.
Drive system
Anew vehicle must be broken in within the first
2,000 miles (3,000 km) so that all moving parts
work smoothly together, which helps to increase
the service life of the drive system components.
The energy use may be higher during this time.
Drive for longer stretches whenever possible dur-
ing the break-in period, and use a moderate driv-
ing style.
Electric drive system
Vehicles with an electric drive system are pow-
ered by an electric motor. The drive power de-
pends on the temperature and the charge level of
the high-voltage battery.
The vehicle is able to recover energy by using re-
cuperation. The electric drive system operates
like a generator and converts a large portion of
kinetic energy into electrical energy that is stored
in the high-voltage battery. The vehicle is braked
during recuperation, which is similar to the en-
gine braking effect on a vehicle with a combus-
tion engine. Recuperation can activate when in
the “D” driving program if you press the brake
pedal or take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When you press the brake pedal, recuperation is
used to brake the vehicle. The brakes will only be
activated if necessary. Driving with a moderate
style makes it possible to brake almost to a stop
using only recuperation.
Adjusting recuperation
In the Efficiency assist menu, you can individually
adjust how strongly the vehicle should be braked
by recuperation while coasting page 152.
Automatic: the recuperation braking effect is ad-
justed proactively*, for example to the route or
vehicles driving ahead. You can temporarily ad-
just the braking effect by selecting a recuperation
level with the shift paddles.
Manual: the recuperation braking effect is con-
trolled manually. You can select a recuperation
level using the shift paddles.
Settings using the shift paddles:
» Select © for a stronger braking effect.
> Select © for a weaker braking effect.
In certain situations, the recuperation may
brake proactively. However, the recuperation
braking effect is limited. Always be ready to
brake to reduce the risk of an accident.
Tips
If the ESC is limited or switched off, automat-
ic recuperation is not available and will not
brake.
Fig. 83 Range monitor
You can display the projected range of the vehi-
cle.
> Applies to: MMI: Select on the home screen:
VEHICLE > Vehicle data
> You may need to scroll down to the Range
monitor display.
@ Range potential (value)
@® Range potential (graphic)
® Total range (graphic)
@
Total
range
(value)
® Range mode
Range potential: the value indicates an addition-
al amount of distance that can be gained by
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