Electriq Power Holdings, Inc.

625 N. Flagler Drive, Suite 1003

West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

November 9, 2023

VIA EDGAR

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

Office of Manufacturing

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C.  20549

Attention: Sarah Sidwell and Evan Ewing

Re:	Electriq Power Holdings, Inc.
	Registration Statement on Form S-1
	Filed on September 22, 2023, as amended
	File No. 333-274657

Dear Ms. Sidwell and Mr. Ewing:

Pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Electriq Power Holdings, Inc. hereby requests acceleration of effectiveness of the above referenced Registration Statement so that it will become effective at 4:00 p.m. ET on Monday, November 13, 2023, or as soon as thereafter practicable.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Frank Magnotti

Frank Magnotti

Chief Executive Officer

cc: Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP