Audi Q6 e-tron

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Audi Q6 e-tron
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Audi Q6L e-tron at Auto Beijing 2024
Overview
Manufacturer Audi
Production2024– [1]
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
Powertrain
Electric motor Asynchronous motor (front) + permanent magnet synchronous (rear)
Power output
  • 285–315 kW (382–422 hp; 387–428 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. Production from Audi's factory in the city of Ingolstadt began in 2023. [2] 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, [3] it is designed to eventually supersede the Audi Q5, its ICE equivalent.

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Overview

The Q6 e-tron was revealed to the public on 4 September 2023 at the Munich Motor Show. [4] It is built on the Premium Platform Electric platform co-developed by Audi and Porsche. [5] [6] Production officially began on 8 November 2023. [7]

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Audi Q6L e-tron rear

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