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What Car? first look at the new A6 e-tron
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Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
The Audi A6 e-tron concept debuted at the Auto Shanghai 2021 trade fair as the forerunner of an innovative family of all-electric volume models. Audi is now launching the A6 e-tron as a Sportback and Avant. As the second model on the PPE platform, the upper mid-size vehicle picks up on the familiar product strengths of performance, range, efficiency, and charging. It is also the platform's first model with a flat floor concept. The exterior is powerful, sporty, and perfectly proportioned. Audi's new design philosophy defines the interior. Depending on the equipment level, the A6 e-tron offers many innovative features, such as second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, a panoramic glass roof that becomes opaque at the touch of a button and illuminated rings at the rear. The A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron can be ordered from September 2024 as Sportback and Avant versions. Prices at market launch are 75,600 euros for the A6 Sportback e-tron performance and 99,500 euros for the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron.
"The A6 e-tron is the first purely electric Audi model available as a Sportback and Avant," says Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. "Its striking design enables the best aerodynamics in the portfolio and therefore greater efficiency. It will inspire enthusiasm for e-mobility with its long range of well over 700 kilometers and outstanding driving dynamics."
The exterior: elegant and progressive
The body's clean design focuses on dynamism, progressiveness, and elegance. The front is simultaneously harmonious and expressive. The slim design of the daytime running lights and the wide grille make the A6 e-tron appear flat and wide on the road.
Audi S6 Avant e-tron
The Audi A6 e-tron concept debuted at the Auto Shanghai 2021 trade fair as the forerunner of an innovative family of all-electric volume models. Audi is now launching the A6 e-tron as a Sportback and Avant. As the second model on the PPE platform, the upper mid-size vehicle picks up on the familiar product strengths of performance, range, efficiency, and charging. It is also the platform's first model with a flat floor concept. The exterior is powerful, sporty, and perfectly proportioned. Audi's new design philosophy defines the interior. Depending on the equipment level, the A6 e-tron offers many innovative features, such as second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, a panoramic glass roof that becomes opaque at the touch of a button and illuminated rings at the rear. The A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron can be ordered from September 2024 as Sportback and Avant versions. Prices at market launch are 75,600 euros for the A6 Sportback e-tron performance and 99,500 euros for the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron.
"The A6 e-tron is the first purely electric Audi model available as a Sportback and Avant," says Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. "Its striking design enables the best aerodynamics in the portfolio and therefore greater efficiency. It will inspire enthusiasm for e-mobility with its long range of well over 700 kilometers and outstanding driving dynamics."
The exterior: elegant and progressive
The body's clean design focuses on dynamism, progressiveness, and elegance. The front is simultaneously harmonious and expressive. The slim design of the daytime running lights and the wide grille make the A6 e-tron appear flat and wide on the road.
Audi S6 Sportback e-tron (2025)
Audi S6 e-tron and A6 e-tron are equipped with differently sized tires on the front and rear axles, further improving stability and sportiness.
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Audi S6 Avant e-tron
Audi S6 Avant e-tron (2025)
The rear-biased all-wheel drive system in the Audi S6 e-tron enhances the driving dynamics with a highly variable torque distribution. The different dimensions of the electric...
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Design walkaround of the new A6 e-tron
Design walkaround of the new A6 e-tron
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Audi A6 e-tron is here and is arguably the best EV by the company yet
Audi has unveiled the A6 e-tron, demonstrating that its most recognizable model can remain relevant in the electric vehicle era. Available as a Sportback (hatchback) or Avant (estate), the A6 e-tron uses the same platform as the Q6 e-tron SUV, but offers an even more impressive range and performance.
There are three powertrain options for the A6 e-tron. The base e-tron, both the Sportback and Avant, will offer a single electric motor of unconfirmed output, but likely over 300 hp if the Q6 is an indication. The Performance model ups the output to 362 hp (270 kW) by adding another electric motor, achieving 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds for the Sportback.
The top-tier S6 model takes the performance even more seriously and boasts 496 hp (370 kW), claiming the 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds.
Range is where the A6 e-tron puts all of its stablemates to shame, packing a 94.9kWh driver-accessible battery capacity (100 kWh in total). The S6 Avant and Sportback Performance versions offer 641 km and 669 km respectively, while the base models goes to an astounding 719 km and 750 km of range. These figures easily outclass competitors like the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE.
The A6 e-tron's charging capabilities are impressive as well. With a 270kW maximum charging rate, it surpasses the BMW i5 (205kW) and Mercedes EQE (170kW), enabling a 10-80% charge in just 21 minutes at a sufficiently powerful DC charger. Standard home charging is available at 11kW, with a 22kW option coming at a later point.
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Audi has unveiled the A6 e-tron, demonstrating that its most recognizable model can remain relevant in the electric vehicle era. Available as a Sportback (hatchback) or Avant (estate), the A6 e-tron uses the same platform as the Q6 e-tron SUV, but offers an even more impressive range and performance.
There are three powertrain options for the A6 e-tron. The base e-tron, both the Sportback and Avant, will offer a single electric motor of unconfirmed output, but likely over 300 hp if the Q6 is an indication. The Performance model ups the output to 362 hp (270 kW) by adding another electric motor, achieving 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds for the Sportback.
The top-tier S6 model takes the performance even more seriously and boasts 496 hp (370 kW), claiming the 0-100 km/h time of 3.9 seconds.
Range is where the A6 e-tron puts all of its stablemates to shame, packing a 94.9kWh driver-accessible battery capacity (100 kWh in total). The S6 Avant and Sportback Performance versions offer 641 km and 669 km respectively, while the base models goes to an astounding 719 km and 750 km of range. These figures easily outclass competitors like the BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE.
The A6 e-tron's charging capabilities are impressive as well. With a 270kW maximum charging rate, it surpasses the BMW i5 (205kW) and Mercedes EQE (170kW), enabling a 10-80% charge in just 21 minutes at a sufficiently powerful DC charger. Standard home charging is available at 11kW, with a 22kW option coming at a later point.
Audi A6 e-tron is here and is arguably the best EV by the company yet
Audi A6 e-tron redefines the electric estate car, boasting impressive range, rapid charging, and a luxurious interior.
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The new Audi A6 e-tron models
As the second model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the Audi A6 e-tron continues the PPE's familiar product strengths of performance, range, efficiency, and charging. The Audi A6 e-tron is available as a Sportback and Avant and impresses with its outstanding range and strong driving...
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Audi is moving back to Vorsprung Durch Technik, says boss
Plus: confirmation the A1 and Q2 won't be replaced, and an "emotional" new range-topping electric Audi in the future
Audi is moving from emphasising mostly a premium 'experience', back to one that also puts priority on Vorsprung Durch Technik. Gernot Döllner, who is both the CEO and the head of R&D, explains to TopGear.com what that means.
"Four pillars: design, dynamics, aerodynamics and the digital experience including the HMI." This acknowledgement that a car maker actually has to make great cars – not just do great branding – seems to hark back to Audi's purple patch in the 1980s and 1990s. Back then its quattro drive, low-drag bodies, galvanised and aluminium construction, DCT transmissions and clever TDi engines all led the industry.
For instance, the new A6 e-tron's Cd of 0.21 is remarkable even for a flat-floored electric car, and it means up to 466 miles WLTP range. The new PPE electric platform, shared with Porsche, has 800V architecture, super-fast charging, efficient motors and lots of advanced options.
Is putting many eggs in the expensive electric car basket the right strategy at the moment? Audi has announced it might close the plant that makes the Q8 e-tronbecause of soft demand.
Plus: confirmation the A1 and Q2 won't be replaced, and an "emotional" new range-topping electric Audi in the future
Audi is moving from emphasising mostly a premium 'experience', back to one that also puts priority on Vorsprung Durch Technik. Gernot Döllner, who is both the CEO and the head of R&D, explains to TopGear.com what that means.
"Four pillars: design, dynamics, aerodynamics and the digital experience including the HMI." This acknowledgement that a car maker actually has to make great cars – not just do great branding – seems to hark back to Audi's purple patch in the 1980s and 1990s. Back then its quattro drive, low-drag bodies, galvanised and aluminium construction, DCT transmissions and clever TDi engines all led the industry.
For instance, the new A6 e-tron's Cd of 0.21 is remarkable even for a flat-floored electric car, and it means up to 466 miles WLTP range. The new PPE electric platform, shared with Porsche, has 800V architecture, super-fast charging, efficient motors and lots of advanced options.
Is putting many eggs in the expensive electric car basket the right strategy at the moment? Audi has announced it might close the plant that makes the Q8 e-tronbecause of soft demand.
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Electric Audi A6 kick starts "renaissance" of aero-optimised design
The A6 e-tron is Audi's most aerodynamically efficient car ever, with a 0.21Cd
The new A6 E-tron is not just Audi’s most aerodynamically efficient car yet but also one of the sleekest cars on the market – and that is crucial to its headline range figure of 466 miles.
The Sportback’s drag coefficient of 0.21 puts it on a par with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and just below the Tesla Model S and Mercedes EQS, and it is a bellwether for a new era of range-chasing design and engineering at Audi.
Moni Islam, Audi’s head of aerodynamic and aeroacoustic development, said the A6 E-tron “establishes a new milestone in aerodynamics” for the firm, following in the footsteps of previous streamlined efforts such as the Auto Union Type C, NSU Ro 80, Audi A2 and Mk3 Audi 100, which was the most aero-efficient car of its time. “Vehicle aerodynamics has had kind of a renaissance in the last few years because of vehicle electrification,” said Islam.
He explained that around 40% of a car’s energy can be expended in overcoming air resistance – and it rises to nearer 60% at motorway speeds.
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The A6 e-tron is Audi's most aerodynamically efficient car ever, with a 0.21Cd
The new A6 E-tron is not just Audi’s most aerodynamically efficient car yet but also one of the sleekest cars on the market – and that is crucial to its headline range figure of 466 miles.
The Sportback’s drag coefficient of 0.21 puts it on a par with the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and just below the Tesla Model S and Mercedes EQS, and it is a bellwether for a new era of range-chasing design and engineering at Audi.
Moni Islam, Audi’s head of aerodynamic and aeroacoustic development, said the A6 E-tron “establishes a new milestone in aerodynamics” for the firm, following in the footsteps of previous streamlined efforts such as the Auto Union Type C, NSU Ro 80, Audi A2 and Mk3 Audi 100, which was the most aero-efficient car of its time. “Vehicle aerodynamics has had kind of a renaissance in the last few years because of vehicle electrification,” said Islam.
He explained that around 40% of a car’s energy can be expended in overcoming air resistance – and it rises to nearer 60% at motorway speeds.
Electric Audi A6 kick starts "renaissance" of aero-optimised design | Autocar
The A6 e-tron is Audi's most aerodynamically efficient car ever, with a 0.21Cd