New Audi Q6 e-tron: range, power and prices

Following a delay of almost a year to its launch, we attended the national presentation of the new Audi Q6 e-tron, which arrives with an entry-level version offering benchmark range and rear-wheel drive.

Built on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture, developed jointly with Porsche and also used by the new Macan, the Q6 e-tron sits between the Q4 e-tron and Q8 e-tron. It measures 4,771 mm long, 1,939 mm wide excluding the mirrors, and 1,648 mm high.

These dimensions, together with its 2,899 mm wheelbase, give the Q6 e-tron strong credentials for interior space. Its boot holds 526 l, expanding to 1,529 l, while a further 64-l storage compartment is provided beneath the bonnet, or frunk.

For buyers seeking a more versatile SUV, the quattro versions offer a towing capacity of up to 2,400 kg.

There are no major surprises in the exterior styling. The 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron follows the design direction established by the brand’s electric models, beginning with its upright front end and Singleframe grille.

Larger and more numerous screens

Inside, the Audi Q6 e-tron introduces the new EB 1.2 electronic architecture and Digital Stage. This brings curved displays comprising an 11.9-inch digital instrument panel and a central infotainment screen that now measures 14.5 inches.

It can also be specified with a third display for the front passenger. Measuring 10.9 inches, it includes Active Privacy Mode to help prevent driver distraction.

Both versions come as standard with LED Plus headlights, Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus, ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, Audi Connect Navigation, adaptive cruise control, a 360° camera, parking assistance and a heat pump.

The more sporting SQ6 e-tron adds features including aluminium roof rails, the e-tron sports sounds system, electrically adjustable front sports seats, and leather and fabric upholstery. As a version with greater dynamic demands, it also receives suspension tuning specific to the model.

Audi Q6 e-tron range and power

The Q6 e-tron 55 quattro and SQ6 e-tron quattro both use a powertrain with two electric motors, providing four-wheel drive, and are fitted with a 100 kWh battery, of which 94.9 kWh is usable.

The Q6 e-tron 55 quattro delivers a combined maximum output of 285 kW (387 hp) and 855 Nm of torque. It completes the 0–100 km/h sprint in 5.9 seconds. Combined WLTP range is 618 km, increasing to 788 km in the urban cycle. Its quoted top speed is 210 km/h.

In the sportier SQ6 model, combined maximum system output rises to a more substantial 360 kW (490 hp) - or 380 kW (517 hp) with Launch Control.

The 0–100 km/h time falls to 4.3 seconds, while the claimed top speed climbs to 230 km/h. This version places greater emphasis on output, so its official range is slightly lower: 596 km on the combined WLTP cycle and 772 km in the urban cycle.

The entry-level Q6 e-tron 50 now joins the range with rear-wheel drive. It has a maximum output of 225 kW (306 hp) and uses the same battery as the other versions, but places greater priority on range. As a result, it claims 634 km in the combined WLTP cycle. In the urban cycle, the brand quotes a particularly impressive 836 km of range for this version.

With its 800 V electrical architecture, higher charging rates of up to 270 kW using direct current (DC) are possible. Audi says this enables up to 260 km of range to be recovered in just 10 minutes at a rapid-charging station.

What are the prices of the Audi Q6 e-tron?

The new 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron is already available to order in the national market, with the first units expected to arrive this month. For now, the range is priced and structured as follows: