- The Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron debuted because the coupe-like model of the Q6 E-Tron.
- It is based mostly on the identical 800-volt structure because the Porsche Macan.
- The highest SQ6 trim can dash to 62 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds.
That is the all-new 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron. It’s the coupe-like model of the extra conventionally formed Q6 E-Tron that debuted roughly seven months in the past. It rides on the identical PPE platform because the Porsche Macan, can recharge at as much as 270 kilowatts from a appropriate DC stall and has over 400 miles of vary on the WLTP cycle.
Two battery sizes and two powertrain choices can be found. The smaller pack has a usable capability of 75.8 kilowatt-hours (83 kWh gross), whereas the bigger battery can retailer 94.9 kWh (100 kWh gross) of power.
With rear-wheel drive and the entry-level battery pack, the brand new Q6 Sportback E-Tron has a WLTP-rated vary of as much as 338 miles on a full cost. In the meantime, a dual-motor all-wheel drive mannequin with the big pack can drive for as much as 407 miles earlier than having its battery replenished. We count on these figures to go down as soon as the EPA will get concerned, however the coupe-ish EV will possible stay the vary king amongst electrical Audis even after the American score is official.
By comparability, the Tesla Mannequin Y, which is roughly 30,000 euros cheaper, gives between 282 and 373 miles of vary on the WLTP cycle.
The effectivity enchancment is partly because of the decrease sloping roofline of the Sportback in comparison with the common Q6 SUV. In line with Audi, the entire roof arch was redesigned and the automobile now sits 1.4 inches decrease than its extra conventionally formed sibling. This helped cut back the drag coefficient from 0.28 to 0.26, nevertheless it additionally lowered the cargo house within the trunk, albeit not by a lot. The rakish EV has 18 cubic ft of room for stuff within the rear, whereas the SUV has 18.6 cu ft. Fold the rear seats flat and the trunk capability will increase to 48.4 cu ft. There’s additionally a 2.2 cu ft entrance trunk, similar to the Q6 E-Tron SUV.
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Audi didn’t say how highly effective the bottom, rear-driven model of the Q6 Sportback E-Tron is, however talked about that it could possibly speed up from zero to 62 miles per hour in 7 seconds with Launch Management enabled. Subsequent in line is the Q6 Sportback E-Tron Efficiency, which remains to be rear-wheel drive. It has 301 horsepower and might dash to 62 mph in 6.6 seconds.
Including a entrance motor ends in a system output of 382 hp for the all-wheel drive Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron Quattro. With Launch Management turned on, this model can get to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.
Then, there’s the top-of-the-line SQ6, which has a dual-motor setup good for 482 hp and a 0-62 time of 4.3 seconds, whereas the vary is rated at 377 miles. All variations are restricted to 130 mph, besides the SQ6 which might go as much as 143 mph. All-wheel drive trims can tow as much as 5,291 kilos, whereas rear-driven variations have a decrease tow score of 4,409 lbs in Europe.
When fitted with rear-wheel drive and the 75.8 kWh battery, the Q6 Sportback E-Tron can cost at as much as 225 kW from a appropriate DC stall, whereas RWD fashions with the 94.9 kWh can settle for as much as 260 kW.
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Including all-wheel drive ups the utmost charging fee to 270 kW, leading to a 10-to-80% top-up in 22 minutes. Moreover, Audi claims the Q6 Sportback E-Tron Efficiency wants simply 10 minutes at a quick charger to realize 165 miles of vary.
Inside, the swoopy EV will get the identical remedy as its SUV brother. This implies there’s an 11.9-inch digital cockpit show and a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen working Android Automotive OS as commonplace. A 3rd 10.9-inch passenger show is elective, as is an augmented-reality head-up show systemÂ
In Europe, the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron begins from 65,900 euros, whereas the top-spec SQ6 Sportback E-Tron begins at 96,200 euros. Manufacturing will likely be dealt with by Audi’s important manufacturing facility in Ingolstadt, Germany, with order books slated to open on the flip of the yr. Pricing and availability is but to be decided for the North American market.
