Last modified: May 5, 2024

Audi Q6 e-tron

The Audi Q6 e-tron is the newest all-electric model from Audi and has set a new standard in many aspects for Audi.

The Audi Q6 e-tron had its world premiere on March 18, 2024. It is Audi’s fifth all-electric model and the most sporty SUV. In size, it is between the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Audi built the Q6 e-tron on the new PPE platform created by Porsche and Audi. The first customers can expect to receive the Audi Q6 e-tron in the summer of 2024 as a 2025 model.

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Audi SQ6 e-tron

Audi Q6 e-tron variants.

Audi has currently released information about four variants that are available to order.

At a later stage, Sportback versions (SUV Coupe) will be available.

Electrichasgoneaudi.net expects the following variants to be available at a later time.

  • Audi Q6 50 e-tron with 100kWh battery and up to approx 650km WLTP range (confirmed)
  • Audi Q6 45 e-tron with 83kWh battery and up to approx 540 km WLTP Range (confirmed)
  • Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro with 100kWh battery and up to approx 640 km WLTP range
  • Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron with 100 kWh battery and up to 625 km WLT range
  • Audi Q6 Sportback 50 e-tron with 100kWh battery and up to approx 650km WLTP range
  • Audi Q6 Sportback 45 e-tron with 83kWh battery and up to 540 km WLTP Range

See all details in the Audi Q6 e-tron variants section.

Exterior

The Audi Q6 e-tron will be available in SUV and Sportback designs, like the Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q8 e-tron. It also has a large set of available colors, and you can order it with Audi-exclusive colors. Black optics and black optics plus packages are options.

It is the same with tinted windows and a panoramic roof.

Audi SQ6 e-tron

There are currently wheel options from 19 to 21 inches.

See all details in the Audi Q6 e-tron exterior section.

Interior

The Audi Q6 e-tron has three different seat options: standard, sports, and sport plus seats, some with ventilation and some massage. It is available with an animal-free interior and an entire leather interior in different colors. There are also S-line interior options.

Audi Q6 interior

See all the details in the Audi Q6 e-tron interior section

Drivetrain

Battery & Range

The battery in the Q6 e-tron consists of twelve or ten modules with prismatic cells. The nickel, cobalt, and manganese ratio is 8:1:1, and the battery achieves a higher energy density.

The battery with the launch to have the following specifications

  • Twelve modules/180 cells with 100 kWh gross (96.8 kWh net)
  • Twelve modules/192 cells with 107 kWh gross (96.8 kWh net) (China only)

These batteries will give the Audi Q6 e-tron a WLTP of 625km, depending on the trim level for the 100kWh battery (15.18 kWh/100km). Thanks to 800-volt technology, the Q6 e-tron can be charged with a capacity of more than 270kW.

Audi Q6 e-tron with up to 270 KW charging

You can charge the battery from five to 80 percent in less than 25 minutes on an 800-volt 350KW charger.

If the station uses 400-volt technology, the Q6 e-tron uses ‘bank charging’ for the first time, whereby corresponding high-voltage switches (gates) are automatically switched in the battery before the actual charging process begins. This technology effectively splits the 800-volt battery into two batteries with a nominal voltage of 400 volts each that can charge in parallel on one 400-volt charging station without an additional HV booster. The states of charge of the two battery halves are first aligned. This functionality will only be available on the 100kWh and 107kWh battery.

Read all about the battery

Motor and performance

The Audi Q6 e-tron comes in different performance versions.

  • 2-wheel drive standard range (Audi Q6 e-tron 40?)
  • 2-wheel drive long range (Audi Q6 e-tron 45?)
  • Audi Q6 e-tron 55 quattro with 285KW/382hp (Europe version)
  • Audi Q6 e-tron 55 quattro with 340KW/382hp (US version)
  • Audi SQ6 e-tron with 380KW/510hP + 20kw boost
  • Audi RSQ6 e-tron with 450kW and +1000nm and rear axle steering

Audi will use different motor setups on the on the comming the variants.

Motors for Audi Q6 e-tron

Audi uses permanently excited synchronous electric motors (PSM) with hairpin winding on the PPE platform for the rear motor and asynchronous motors on the front. Permanent magnets are fitted on the AC motor’s rotor, generating a permanent magnetic field. As a result, compared to asynchronous motors (ASM), PSMs offer higher power and torque densities, greater efficiency, and better reproducibility of the power output.

Read all about the motors.

Suspension and steering

The Audi Q6 e-tron has new shock absorbers. They come with steel springs as standard or optional air suspension.

The Audi Q6 e-tron introduces thrilling new feature-two-valve shock absorbers. These innovative absorbers offer a significantly greater damper characteristic spread, enhancing the vehicle’s performance. But that’s not all. They can also be adjusted independently, providing a noticeable boost in comfort. This unique versatility brings the driving programs of the future Q6 e-tron to life, each one offering a distinct and exhilarating experience.

The Audi Drive Select is combined with air suspension and steel suspension. The system reacts to the road condition, speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal modulation, steering behavior, and the car’s position level.

With air suspension, depending on the speed, the body can be lowered in combination with the air suspension, improving the aerodynamics for an increased range.

Audi Q6 e-tron drivetrain

The wheel widths on the front and rear axles differs significantly to accommodate the rear-focused weight distribution – for more grip and driving dynamics.

The Audi Drive Select is combined with the air suspension in the all-electric Q6 but may also be combined with the steel suspension. The system reacts to the condition of the road but also the speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal modulation, steering behavior, and the position level of the car.

The Q6 e-tron has a completely revised double wishbone axle with a detached strut level at the front. Its kinematics and elastokinematics enable improved responsiveness, steering precision, and straight-line driving.

Read all about the suspension.

Technology

Lights

For the first time, customers can optionally select digital light signatures for this new evolution of digital daytime running lights in the Matrix LED headlights and the new generation of digital OLED rear lights. In addition, customers may book digital light signatures on demand.

The Q6 e-tron not only marks a new chapter in electromobility at Audi; lighting technology is an important part of Audi’s DNA. With the world’s first active digital light signature, the Audi Q6 e-tron ushers in a new era characterized by distinctive design and aesthetics unique to Audi.

With second-generation digital OLED rear lights, the Audi Q6 e-tron is taking light design, range of functions, and road safety to a new level.

Audi Q6 e-tron head lights

Read all about it in our Audi Q6 e-tron light section

UI & MMI

The Audi Q6 e-tron model series has a fully connected and digital interior based on the new electronic architecture. Made up by the Audi MMI panoramic display and the MMI passenger display, the so-called Digital Stage is a key feature of the interior.

With the optional Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, another central element of the digital stage, Audi is taking a major step forward in display technology.

Audi Q6 e-tron with virtual cockpit and MMI Panorama

The new infotainment system uses Android Automotive OS as its operating system for the first time. Content is always up to date thanks to over-the-air updates.

Read all about the new UI & MMI system in the Audi Q6 e-tron UI & MMI sections

Transport capacity

Audi Q6 e-tron to have a luggage compartment of 526 liters. It will also be available with a towbar, and the maximum capacity is 2400kg. It is also able to have 75kg load on the roof. The frunk is 64 liters.

Audi Q6 e-tron frunk

Read all about the transportation capabilites in the Audi Q6 e-tron transportation capability sections

Options

Audi Q6 is available with several options.

  • S-line exterior
  • Black optics
  • Different wheels
  • Different seats, including seats with massage and ventilation
  • Different driver assistant systems
  • Different lights

Audi have reduce the number of combinations of options. So instead of most options being offered separately, like on the Audi Q8 e-tron, they have introduced options packages.

Read all about the options in the Audi Q6 e-tron options sections

Media

Audi Q6 e-tron world premiere

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