German luxury automaker Audi has finally unveiled the first-ever A6 e-tron electric sedan, marking the second model to ride on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE).
Audi A6 e-tron debuts
According to the press release on Wednesday, the new Audi A6 e-tron will be available in both Sportback and Avant body styles.
The A6 e-tron’s debut is part of Audi’s strategy to further expand its extensive electric vehicle lineup.
As mentioned, the Audi A6 e-tron is the second model after the Q6 e-tron to use the PPE in partnership with Porsche.
Design
Audi’s new A6 e-tron is 4,928 mm long, 1,923 mm wide, and 1,527 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2,946 mm, a 502 L boot at the rear, and a small 27 L frunk.
The luxury electric sedan sports split headlamps, daytime running lights (DRLs) on top, and the main cluster with Matrix LEDs beneath. It also features a large grille, angular front bumper, a couple of sharp character lines on the bonnet, elegant door handles, and large 19″ wheels (upgradable to up to 21″).
It has the iconic full-width LED lightbar with variable light patterns at the rear, complemented by a subtle diffuser on the bumper and an illuminated Audi logo.
The new A6 e-tron offers a single-curved display with two screens, including an 11.9″ digital instrument cluster and a 14.5″ touchscreen infotainment. It also has an additional 10.9″ screen for front passengers. It has ambient lighting across the dashboard and doors. Moreover, it has a new steering wheel and a toggle switch on the center console for the drive selector. It also comes with a rotary dial for media controls. The electric sedan also offers the following enticing features:
- A 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
- A full ADAS suite
- A 360-degree camera
- A panoramic glass roof
Technical specs
The new Audi A6 e-tron offers three variants, including RWD, Quattro, and the range-topping S6.
All variants draw power from a 94.4 kWh battery pack. The base variant has a single motor in the rear axle that yields an output of 362 BHP. The mid-spec Quattro variant features two e-motors that generate a combined output of 422 BHP. Lastly, the range-topping S6 e-tron also comes with dual e-motors that can produce 496 BHP, further increasing to 543 BHP when employing launch control.
Depending on the variant, the A6 e-tron’s driving range can achieve between 610 km and 756 km. Like the Q6, this new electric luxury sedan also supports a fast-charging capability of up to 270 kW. Therefore, it can hit 10-80% SoC in just 21 minutes.
Availability
Audi plans to kick off the A6 e-tron’s global sales in the coming months, directly competing with the likes of the BMW i5.
Audi shared that order books will open in the European market in September 2024. However, it has yet to reveal plans for North America.
The A6 Sportback e-tron performance costs €75,600, while the A6 Avant e-tron performance starts at €77,250. The S6 Sportback e-tron costs €99,500, while the S6 Avant e-tron is higher at €101,150.
