Audi takes ‘technological leap’
The Q6 e-tron will be the first production model on Audi’s premium platform electric (PPE).
The SUV boasts impressive driving and charging performance, along with increased efficiency and long range.
A new interior design philosophy and the latest technologies making their debuts in the model also mark a new chapter for the four rings.
The Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron are planned to launch here from mid-2025 with pricing and specifications for New Zealand to be released closer to local launch.
Greg Leet, general manager of Audi NZ, says: “Built on the new PPE platform, the Q6 e-tron is the next technological leap in premium electric mobility.
“Setting new standards in performance, design and technology, this electric SUV is the essence of Vorsprung durch Technik – progress through technology.
“The PPE developed jointly with Porsche and the E3 1.2 electronic architecture are important milestones in the expansion of Audi’s global range of electrically powered models.
“They mark the start of a strengthening and rejuvenation of the model portfolio. The Q6 e-tron underpins Audi’s promise to offer electric vehicles in all core segments by 2027.”
The flexibility of the PPE helps in giving the future models “independent character and typical Audi DNA”, despite shared technical underpinnings.
Powerful, compact and highly efficient electric motors, as well as a newly developed lithium-ion battery consisting of 12 modules and 180 prismatic cells with a total gross capacity of 100kWh (94.9 net), ensure a range of up to 625km.
The Q6 e-tron ensures the sporty performance Audi is known for with a system output of 285kW and the SQ6 e-tron has 380kW when the extra function is engaged. The Q6 e-tron quattro accelerates from 0-100kph in 5.9 seconds.
Two models with rear-wheel drive will follow depending on the market. While one model will be designed for efficiency and range, the other will mark the entry into the Q6 e-tron series.
Thanks to 800-volt technology and a maximum charging capacity of 270kW as standard, short charging stops are possible with the Q6 e-tron.
Up to 255km can be recharged in 10 minutes at high-power charging station. State of charge increases from 10 to 80 per cent in around 21 minutes.
Intelligent, high performance and predictive thermal management is a key component of this charging performance.
An important component in increasing the efficiency, and therefore the range, of the Q6 e-tron is the advanced recuperation system. About 95 per cent of all everyday braking processes can be handled by this system. The model recuperates at up to 220kW.
