
In the first half of 2024, Audi sold 17,900 Q8 e-tron models, including the Sportback variant. This marked a decrease from the 19,500 units sold in the first half of 2023. The decline in sales is attributed to a broader global slowdown in the electric luxury segment.

Volkswagen is considering closing its Audi plant in Brussels due to a significant drop in demand for luxury electric vehicles (EVs), specifically the Audi Q8 e-tron model. This decline in sales is part of a broader global slowdown in the electric luxury segment, and the closure would potentially impact around 3,000 employees at the plant.