In recent times, car companies in Vietnam have started to transition to electric car models. In addition to VinFast, this trend seems to be more pronounced in the luxury segment.
Soon, two luxury car companies from Germany, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, will continue to introduce different electric car models into their product range in the Vietnamese market.
Audi Q8 e-tron
The Audi Q8 e-tron will be the next model from the company, expected to be launched in May with a price of about VND 3.8 billion. This is currently the most luxurious electric SUV of the brand. The car was first introduced to the Vietnamese media at an exhibition organized by Audi in April 2023.
Audi Q8 e-tron.
The design of the car is similar to the petrol-powered Audi Q8. The single frame grille features honeycomb pattern. The car is equipped with automatic adjustable LED Matrix headlights. The interior is familiar with the characteristic 4-spoke steering wheel, digital display with a 12.3-inch screen, MMI entertainment system with two touch screens measuring 10.1 inches and 8.6 inches…
In terms of performance, the Audi Q8 e-tron in Vietnam is likely to be equipped with an electric motor with a power of 402 horsepower, a torque of 664 Nm, combined with all-wheel drive Quattro. According to the announcement, this version has a range of 600 km on a full charge.
When it comes to Vietnam, the Audi Q8 e-tron will directly compete with the Mercedes EQE500, which is priced at nearly VND 4 billion. Earlier, Audi introduced the e-tron SUV at the VMS 2022 exhibition with a price of nearly VND 3 billion.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS680
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 is the first electric car named after the Maybach brand. This is a product line positioned in the luxury segment to compete with Rolls-Royce or Bentley.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS680.
The difference of Maybach EQS680 from ordinary EQS SUVs lies in more luxurious equipment from design to features and materials. The exterior is characterized by a two-tone color scheme with shiny vertical grille and Maybach logo on the D-pillar.
Most notably, the interior of the Maybach EQS680 will have a 4-seat configuration with 2 separate rear seats. The second row seats are equipped with power adjustments, cooling, heating, massage and leg supports. In addition, the occupants of this row also have two 11.6-inch entertainment screens placed on the front headrests, detachable tablets, a champagne refrigerator, and two premium silver cups.
The second row luxury seats on the Maybach EQS680.
The Maybach EQS680 is equipped with two electric motors on the front and rear axles, providing a power of 630-649 horsepower depending on the market. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, with a range of about 600 km per full charge.
For customers in Vietnam, these will be two names of great interest. Specifically, the Audi Q8 e-tron and Maybach EQS680 will allow financially privileged individuals to experience the feeling of luxury electric cars.
