Audi Q6 e-tron

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Audi Q6 e-tron
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Audi Q6 e-tron
Overview
Manufacturer Audi
Production2023–present [1] [2]
Model years 2025–
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)
Body style
Layout
Platform Premium Platform Electric (PPE)
Related Porsche Macan II
Audi A6 e-tron
Powertrain
Electric motor Asynchronous motor (front) + permanent magnet synchronous (rear)
Power output
  • 215–315 kW (288–422 hp; 292–428 PS) (Q6)
  • 360 kW (483 hp; 489 PS) (SQ6)
Transmission Single-speed automatic
Battery 83 kWh 10-Modules or 100 kWh 12-Modules LFP Battery
Range600 km (373 mi) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,899 mm (114.1 in)
Length4,771 mm (187.8 in)
Width1,939 mm (76.3 in)
Height1,648 mm (64.9 in)

The Audi Q6 e-tron is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV from German car manufacturer Audi, with production from an Audi plant in the city of Ingolstadt commence in November 2023. [3] It is a compact luxury SUV, similar to the Porsche Macan, which it also shares a platform with. As a part of Audi's goal of transitioning to a fully electric car fleet by the end of 2033, [4] it is designed to eventually supersede the Audi Q5, its ICE equivalent.

Contents

Overview

The interior of the Q6 e-tron was revealed to the public on 4 September 2023 at the Munich Motor Show, [5] [6] with the exterior and full details was later revealed on 18 March 2024. [7]

The Q6 e-tron is the first Audi to reverse Audi's controversial double-digit numbering system omitting the number designation. The 'Performance' suffix is used for the most powerful single-motor model. [8]

For the exterior design, Sascha Hyde from Audi Exterior Design said that, "For the Audi Q6 e-tron, we wanted a perfect pure SUV with classic powerful Audi ‘Q’ proportions". The exterior has the classic Audi Singleframe grille which is closed, the first Audi to feature a split headlight design, Audi’s second-generation OLED digital light technology with 3D animation, the rear taillights can project arrows and warning triangles inside them to alert road users behind. [9] [10]

The interior features Audi’s new Digital Stage panoramic display which houses the 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and 14.5-inch central infotainment touchscreen (operated by Android-based MIB4 system). The panel is intended to mimic the shape of Audi's Singleframe exterior grille. There is the option of a 10.9-inch infotainment display for the front passenger with an Active Privacy Mode to eliminate driver distraction, Argumented Reality Head Up Display, and an AI-based Audi Assistant, and a dynamic LED light strip which frames the windscreen. [9] [10] [11]

The Q6 e-tron has a maximum boot space of 1,529 L (54.0 cu ft) when the rear seats folded, which can be folded separately in 40:20:40 format. It is available with a frunk storage compartment of 64 L (2.3 cu ft). [12]

It is based on the Premium Platform Electric platform co-developed by Audi and Porsche, with 800‑volt technology and a maximum charging capacity of 270 kW as standard. There are charging ports on both sides (AC/DC on one side and the other side has only AC). Bank charging can be enabled if a charging station only works with 400‑volt technology, by automatically splitting the battery into half and charge at an equal voltage. [10] [13]

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (LHD) (2024) [14]
TestPoints%
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Adult occupant:36.691%
Child occupant:45.292%
Pedestrian:51.581%
Safety assist:14.580%

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