The competition in the electric vehicle market is going at full speed. Manufacturers like BYD and Tesla seem to be leading the race for now, but traditional car makers are working to close the gap. One of these manufacturers is Audi. The company’s first fully electric vehicle was the Audi E-Tron, which was launched in 2019. This is a mid-size luxury SUV that can travel up to 249 miles on a single charge and is powered by two electric motors. Although the first E-Tron was never a cutting-edge product in the EV market, it was a good start. From that point on, Audi focused on improving and has previewed the Audi Q6 E-Tron. Here are the details…
Audi Q6 E-Tron: The Future of Luxury Electrified Driving
Audi, typically known for their premium car models, is following a similar strategy in the electric vehicle market. The company is preparing to add the eagerly anticipated 2024 Q6 E-Tron EV to its beloved model lineup. A preview of this vehicle was made at an event today. The much-anticipated car, with its attention-grabbing design, features several new technologies that enhance efficiency, performance, and charging speed.
The 2024 Audi Q6 E-Tron will be one of their new electric SUV models. The design of the vehicle is based on a special platform called the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform. It’s a great technology that lets the car charge really fast. In just 30 minutes, the car can go from being 10% charged to 80% charged.
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron will come in two versions: the regular Q6 and the sportier SQ6. They both have big batteries inside, and that’s what makes them go. The regular version will have about 375 horsepower, while the sportier one will have even more power, around 483 horsepower. This means the sporty SQ6 can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. One great thing about this electric car is that it can drive for a long time without needing to recharge. On a single charge, it can go about 600 kilometers.
The Q6 E-Tron is scheduled to go on sale in Europe in the fall of 2023 and in North America in early 2024. Pricing is expected to start around $65,000.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Platform | Premium Platform Electric (PPE) |
| Motor(s) | Individual copper hairpins, oil-cooled |
| Battery pack | Dual-400V/800V, 100 kWh |
| Range | Up to 600 kilometers |
| Powertrain | Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5 seconds (estimated) |
| Top speed | 125 mph (estimated) |
| Price | Starting at $65,000 |
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