Audi Q6 e-tron
The Audi Q6 e-tron is a battery electric luxury crossover SUV that has been described as both a mid-sized and a compact vehicle. It’s produced by German car manufacturer Audi, with production from an Audi plant in the city of Ingolstadt commence in November 2023. It is a luxury SUV, similar to the Porsche Macan, which it also shares a platform with, as well as with the Audi A6 e-tron. As a part of Audi's goal of transitioning to a fully electric car fleet by the end of 2033.
Overview
The interior of the Q6 e-tron was revealed to the public on 4 September 2023 at the Munich Motor Show, with the exterior and full details was later revealed on 18 March 2024.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.
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.
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. 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, Augmented Reality Head Up Display, and an AI-based Audi Assistant, and a dynamic LED light strip which frames the windscreen.
The Q6 e-tron has a maximum boot space of when the rear seats folded, which can be folded separately in 40:20:40 format. It is available with a frunk storage compartment of.
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. 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.
The coupe SUV model marketed as the Sportback was unveiled on 13 October 2024. The Sportback model features a sloped roofline reduces the overall vehicle height by and the drag coefficient reduced to 0.26 compared to the regular model.