Audi Q6 e-tron
{{Use British English|date=July 2024}}
{{Short description|Battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{For|the unrelated petrol-powered vehicle with the same name|Audi Q6}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = Audi Q6 e-tron
| image = Audi SQ6 e-tron IMG 0510.jpg
| caption = Audi Q6 e-tron
| manufacturer = Audi
| production = November 2023–present{{cite web | url=https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/sustainable-and-flexible-production-of-the-audi-q6-e-tron-series-in-ingolstadt-15928 | title=Sustainable and flexible: Production of the Audi Q6 e-tron series in Ingolstadt }}{{cite web |url=https://autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com/car-cutaways/20/october-2023 |title=Car cutaways |work=AutoTechInsight |date=2023-10-01 |access-date=2023-10-30}}
| model_years = 2025–present
| assembly = {{ubl
| Germany: Ingolstadt
| China: Changchun (Audi-FAW NEV)
}}
| designer =
| class = Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)
| body_style = {{ubl
| 5-door SUV
| 5-door coupe SUV (Sportback)
}}
| layout = {{ubl
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
| Dual-motor, four-wheel-drive
}}
| platform = Premium Platform Electric (PPE)
| related = Porsche Macan II
Audi A6 e-tron
| motor = Asynchronous motor (front) + permanent magnet synchronous (rear)
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{cvt|215–315|kW|hp PS|0}} (Q6)
| {{cvt|360|kW|hp PS|0}} (SQ6)
}}
| transmission = Single-speed automatic
| battery = 83 kWh 10-Modules or 100 kWh 12-Modules LFP Battery
| range = {{cvt|373|mi|km|order=flip}} (WLTP)
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2899|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{ubl
| {{cvt|4771|mm|in|1}}
| {{cvt|4770|mm|in|1}} (Sportback)
| {{cvt|4884|mm|in|1}} (Q6L e-tron)
}}
| width = {{ubl
| {{cvt|1939|mm|in|1}}
| {{cvt|1965|mm|in|1}} (Q6L e-tron)
}}
| height = {{ubl
| {{cvt|1648|mm|in|1}}
| {{cvt|1665|mm|in|1}} (Sportback)
| {{cvt|1687|mm|in|1}} (Q6L e-tron)
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| weight =
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| sp = uk
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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.{{Cite news |last=Florer |first=John |title=Audi Q6 e-tron: Production Underway for New Electric Motors |url=https://audispeed.com/audi-q6-e-tron-production-underway-for-new-electric-motors/ |access-date=2024-05-17 |work=AudiSpeed |publication-date=8 November 2023}} 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,{{cite web |url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/6606/new-audi-models-coming-soon#gref |title=The best new Audi models coming by 2026: all you need to know |last=Edkins |first=Jamie |date=21 March 2024|website=carwow.com|access-date=5 May 2024}} it is designed to eventually supersede the Audi Q5, its ICE equivalent.
{{Anchor|}}Overview
The interior of the Q6 e-tron was revealed to the public on 4 September 2023 at the Munich Motor Show,{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q6-e-tron/354544/new-2024-audi-q6-e-tron-interior-revealed-cutting-edge-technology|title=New 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron: interior revealed with cutting-edge technology|date=3 September 2023|website=Auto Express|access-date=2024-05-17|first=Alastair|last=Crooks}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/684852/2025-audi-q6-etron-interior-revealed/|title=2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Interior Revealed With Front Passenger Display|date=3 September 2023|website=Motor1.com|first=Dan|last=Mihalascu|access-date=2024-05-17}} with the exterior and full details was later revealed on 18 March 2024.{{Cite news |last=Smith |first=Christopher |date=2024-03-18 |title=2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron: This Is It |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/712857/2025-audi-q6-etron-debut/ |work=Motor1}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Nguyen |first=Tung |date=2024-07-03 |title=What's in a name? Audi explains new electric car naming strategy |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/audi-explains-electric-car-name-strategy/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Drive |language=en-AU}}
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.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=Audi Q6 e-tron: in the design team's own words {{!}} Autocar |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/advertising-promotions-promoted-by-audi-e-tron/audi-q6-e-tron-design-teams-own-words |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=www.autocar.co.uk |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Groves |first=Jack |date=2024-05-01 |title=Audi's new, electric Q6 e-Tron is now on sale {{!}} CAR Magazine |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/audi/q6-e-tron/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=www.carmagazine.co.uk}}
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.{{Cite news |last=Brauer |first=Karl |date=2024-03-18 |title=2025 Audi Q6 e-tron: 5 Coolest Features Debuting on Audi's Next-Gen EV |url=https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2025-audi-q6-e-tron-coolest-features.html |work=edmunds}}
The Q6 e-tron has a maximum boot space of {{Convert|1,529|L|cuft|abbr=on}} when the rear seats folded, which can be folded separately in 40:20:40 format. It is available with a frunk storage compartment of {{Convert|64|L|cuft|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |title=Audi Q6 e-tron Review (2024) |url=https://www.parkers.co.uk/audi/q6-e-tron/review/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=www.parkers.co.uk}}
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.{{Cite news |date=2024-03-19 |title=New Audi Q6 e-tron first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE); E3 1.2 electronic architecture |url=https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/03/20240319-q6.html |work=Green Car Congress}}
The coupe SUV model marketed as the Sportback was unveiled on 13 October 2024.{{Cite web |last=Padeanu |first=Adrian |date=2024-10-13 |title=2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron: This Is It |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/737185/audi-q6-sportback-e-tron/ |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}} The Sportback model features a sloped roofline reduces the overall vehicle height by {{Convert|38|mm|in|abbr=on}} and the drag coefficient reduced to 0.26 compared to the regular model.
File:Audi Q6 e-tron DSC 7320.jpg|Audi Q6 e-tron rear
File:Audi SQ6 e-tron Automesse Ludwigsburg 2024 IMG 1394.jpg|Audi SQ6 e-tron
File:Audi SQ6 e-tron Automesse Ludwigsburg 2024 IMG 1514.jpg|Audi SQ6 e-tron rear
File:Audi Q6L e-tron 001.jpg|Audi Q6L e-tron at Auto Beijing 2024
File:Audi Q6L e-tron 002.jpg|Audi Q6L e-tron rear
File:Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron 001.jpg|Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron at 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show
File:Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron 002.jpg|Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron rear
File:Audi Q6 e-tron IAA 2023 1X7A0300.jpg|Interior
Safety
{{Euro NCAP|year=2024|description=Audi Q6 e-tron quattro (LHD)|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/audi/q6+e-tron/52560|reference_name=Audi Q6 e-tron 2024 Test Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=36.6|adult_percent=91|child_points=45.2|child_percent=92|pedestrian_points=51.5|pedestrian_percent=81|safety_points=14.5|safety_percent=80}}
References
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External links
{{commons category|Audi Q6 e-tron}}
- Press kit: [https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-q6-e-tron-15442 Q6 e-tron]
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