The Audi Q6 e-tron embodies typical Audi SUV styling with a further refined e-tron design language. The new design philosophy in the interior and pioneering technologies debuting in the new model, begin the next chapter in electric mobility for the Four Rings and make Vorsprung durch Technik a tangible experience every day. With the Q6 e-tron range, e-mobility is coming from the Ingolstadt plant for the first time.
The upright front features a completely closed Singleframe and a mask in selenite silver or gloss black, which surrounds the three-dimensionally shaped Singleframe and the side air intakes. The high-positioned digital daytime running lights give the Q6 e-tron a very distinctive and independent appearance.
With a total of up to eight digital light signatures in the redesigned daytime running lights of the Matrix LED headlights and in the digital OLED rear lights 2.0, owners can individualise their Q6 e-tron in a completely new way.
The greenhouse is stretched low and taut over the powerful body. It is slightly tapered towards the rear and the gently sloping D‑pillars flow elegantly into the bodywork’s muscular shoulders. The opening between the D‑pillar and the roof gives the vehicle a more dynamic appearance and makes the cabin appear more stretched and longer. A prominent line running from the rear lights to the rear doors emphasises the upper section of the “quattro blisters” – the contours of the body on which the gently sloping D‑pillars are supported. The blisters are a core element of Audi's design DNA. Audi calls this central design principle "making technology visible". The dynamically tightened rear creates a mixture of sporty elegance and masculine power. The clean and broad rear architecture with its continuous light strip lends the Q6 e‑tron quattro the clarity and aplomb typical of Audi.
With the second generation of digital OLED rear lights, the Audi Q6 e-tron takes lighting design, functionality and therefore road safety to a new level. For the first time, the digital OLED rear lights can communicate with the vehicle’s surroundings in a targeted manner (Car‑to‑X).
The interior of the Audi Q6 e-tron is orientated towards the needs of the user more than ever. The Audi MMI panoramic display and the MMI passenger display form a visually clear digital stage. The interior emphasises a homely ambience. The slim, free-standing Audi MMI panoramic display has a curved design and OLED technology and consists of the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. The driver's area is designed as a curve and the display with its concave shape is oriented towards the driver. 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.
Comfort-oriented areas are designed with generous surfaces and soft materials. In contrast, the precisely designed control areas in high-quality high-gloss black emphasise the clarity of interaction with the vehicle. The trunk offers 526 litres of storage space. If the rear seat bench is folded down, the storage space increases to up to 1,529 litres. The rear seats can be folded down separately (40:20:40). A further 64 litres of storage are available in the frunk (front trunk) under the front hood – a convenient place to stow smaller travel bags, for example.
The new Audi Q6 e‑tron two model variants with all-wheel drive will be available with a system output of 285 kW and the SQ6 e‑tron with a system output of up to 380 kW when the extra function is engaged thus set standards in terms of performance, range, charging, driving dynamics, and design. The Q6 e‑tron quattro accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The SQ 6 e‑tron takes just 4.3 seconds. The vehicles’ top speeds are 210 and 230 km/h respectively.
Thanks to 800‑volt technology and a maximum charging capacity of 270 kW as standard, short charging stops are possible with the Audi Q6 e-tron. Up to 255 km can be recharged in just 10 minutes at an appropriate charging station (High Power Charging, HPC). The state-of-charge (SoC) increases from 10 to 80 percent in around 21 minutes. Intelligent, high-performance, and predictive thermal management is a key component of this impressive charging performance. Equipped with Plug & Charge, the vehicle authorises itself at compatible charging stations when the charging cable is plugged in and commences the charging process.
Charging is also fully automatic. If a charging station works with 400‑volt technology, the Audi Q6 e-tron can, for the first time, enable bank charging. The 800‑volt battery is automatically divided into two batteries at equal voltage, which can then be charged in parallel with up to 135 kW. Depending on the state of charge, both halves of the battery are first equalised and then charged simultaneously. AC charging with up to 11 kW is possible at standard home chargers.
The Q6 e-tron is under consideration for a South African introduction in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025.