Video | Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Audi RS SQ 8
It’s the battle of our times as Rory Reid pits petrol against electric – is the V8 era over?
Words by: Catherine Kent
Published on 22 October 2026 | 0 min read
What do the Range Rover Sport, Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentayga all have in common? These formidable SUVs are all fast, practical family cars packing serious power. But have petrol-powered performance SUVs had their day?
In this video Rory Reid puts the Audi RS Q8 and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric through the ultimate head-to-head to determine which fuel type is best.
Rory devises a range of challenges to test acceleration, ride quality, practicality and range, before finishing his thorough test with a hot lap around the track.
And the winner is…
You’ll have to watch to the end to find out.
So, which car does Rory want to go home in an the end of the day and which one would you choose? Let Rory know if you are team V8 or team EV in the YouTube comments and if you enjoyed this video give it a like and subscribe for more like it.