Audi Q6 e-tron Revealed!

The brand-new all-electric Audi Q6 e-tron has been revealed and it’s under consideration for the South African market.

This is the all-new Audi Q6 e-tron and its arrival marks the debut of the Premium Platform Electric architecture. It’s essentially a shared platform with the Porsche Macan. The new Q6 also marks the debut of a new-look e-tron design language as well as interior.

Under the Q6 e-tron’s body lies a newly-developed lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 100 kWh (94.9 kWh usable) which gives the car a range of 625 km. There are two powertrains on offer from launch, a standard Q6 with 285 kW and a sportier SQ6 with 380 kW. These models will feature quattro all-wheel drive, with rear-wheel-drive derivatives following later.

The Q6 e-tron is good for a 0-100 kph dash in just 5.9 seconds, while the SQ6 goes predictably quicker at 4.3 seconds. A top speed of 210 and 230 kph is claimed respectively.

This new PPE platform features 800-volt technology and its capable of fast charging at 270 kW. This means 255 km of range is possible in just 10 minutes at a suitably powerful station. Generally, the Q6 e-tron can do a 10-80% charge in around 21 minutes. At home, the car can accept up to 11 kW. Impressively, the Q6’s brake recovery can harvest up to 220 kW!

Like most of the latest generation of Audi products, the Q6 e-tron features a fancy lighting system with unique digital signatures. Impressively, the rear lights can communicate with other traffic in the event of accidents as part of the Car-to-X technology.

Audi Q6 e-tron interior

The Q6 e-tron cabin features a new layout with a digital instrument cluster, large infotainment screen and front passenger screen. The software is Android Automotive OS which makes its debut in Audi, plus it features over-the-air updates.

There’s an extensive use of recycled materials in the assembly, like the seats. The PPE platform is designed for packaging and practicality, and Audi claims there’s 526 litres of space. Fold the rear seat bench down and storage increases to 1529 litres. There’s also a front storage area that can hold 64 litres.

Audi Q6 e-tron coming to South Africa?

Audi South Africa says the new Q6 e-tron is under consideration for our market, with a local introduction in either the last quarter of 2024 or early 2025. As always, we’ll update you if we hear more.