Audi Q6 e-tron: Audi’s Latest Electric SUV is Here!

Audi has unveiled their latest EV recently and this car is expected to launch in India next year. The car follows a signature Audi SUV design language and sits right below the Q8 e-tron in Audi’s global EV lineup. The car maker has also unveiled a high-performance sporty version of the car named SQ6 e-tron.

Build & Design

Thanks to its huge front grille, split headlamp setup, and LED DRLs placed above them, the Audi Q6 e-tron looks imposing. There are options for personalized Matrix LED headlamps which should enhance the night driving experience and the car's looks. The car gets OLED panels as taillights which show messages, for example, if the hazard lights are turned on then the hazard symbol will be displayed there.

The Q6 e-tron is the first ever Audi car built over Volkwagon group’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform.

The SQ6 e-tron looks different with a slightly different grille, alloy wheels, and a few other cosmetic changes here and there.

Dimensions of the car are 4771mm long, 1993mm wide, and 1648mm tall and the wheelbase is 2889mm. The car has 526 litres of boot space along with 64 litres of frunk storage.

Interior & Features

The Q6 e-tron gets a brand-new interior design. It gets an 11.9-inch infotainment screen, and a 14.6-inch screen for infotainment coupled with an 830-watt 20-speaker Bang & Olufson sound system. There is an optional 10.9-inch screen (for the co-passenger side) on offer as well.

Features like a large HUD, ambient lights, climate control AC, and more are present to enhance the driving experience and make the cabin comfortable.

Performance

A dual motor all-wheel-drive system propels the Audi Q6 e-tron and produces 382hp and goes from 0 to 100 in 5.9 seconds whereas the SQ6 produces 510hp and goes from 0 to 100kmph in just 4.3seconds.

Battery, Charging & Range

The Q6 e-tron is built on 800V architecture so it can charge at ultra-fast speeds using DC fast chargers up to 270KW. It charges from 10 to 80 % in just 21 minutes. 

Both the cars feature a 100kWh battery pack and on a full charge, the Q6 e-tron offers a 629km WLTP claimed range and the SQ6 e-tron offers a 598km WLTP claimed range.