New Audi A6 e-tron presented: entry-level model from 62,800 euros
Audi has now officially unveiled the new Audi A6 e-tron. The all-electric successor to the A6 celebrates its world premiere.
On July 31, the time had come, Audi officially presented its all-electric A6 e-tron. With the Sportback and the Avant for the A6, Audi is laying one of the foundations for the future as a brand for electric mobility. We have all the pictures and information about the new A6 e-tron Sportback.
- New all-electric Audi A6
- Record drag coefficient of 0.21 and range of over 750 km
- Up to 405 kW system output with Launch Control
- Model based on 800 V with up to 270 kW charging power
- Start of orders from September 2024
Almost three years after the presentation of the first concept for the electric A6, there has now been the world premiere of the new A6 e-tron. The successor to the upper mid-size sedan released in 2018 now comes as a fully electric car without combustion engine options. Initially, there will be the Sportback sedan and the Avant station wagon. Both body variants are also available in the sportier S6 variant.
Audi A6 e-tron: Exterior design
For its upper mid-size sedan, Audi has focused on a modern vehicle that combines dynamics and elegance. When looking at the front, the narrow daytime running lights are striking, which, together with the grille and the wide black mask underneath, ensure that the A6 e-tron Sportback is close to the road.
This black mask also includes air intakes, headlights and other sensors and cameras, which are therefore less noticeable. The headlights are drawn three-dimensionally and offer digital light signatures. If we now move on to the profile view of the sedan, you can see a curved roofline, which stretches the car even further.
Another striking feature is the black insert in the threshold area. According to Audi, this is intended to highlight the battery of the A6 e-tron and make it recognizable as the centerpiece. Together with the lines, the insert definitely helps with the dynamic look. The virtual exterior mirrors, which are available for an extra charge, are also special on the A6 e-tron. In these models, a display on the inside of the door at the angle of the A-pillar replaces the analogue mirror. The display is fed by a camera that sits at the end of the flat straps.
The central design element at the rear is the solid light strip with the Audi logo centrally above. The three-dimensionality is intended to provide a modern look. while the diffuser is responsible for sportiness. The pronounced spoiler edge is also intended to underline the dynamics of the A6 e-tron Sportback. The rear lights also generate 450 segments via their 10 OLED panels and therefore generate images and can communicate with the environment. This is to warn of accident sites or breakdowns.
With the Avant, Audi is pursuing the same design goals. Of course, the body here is not so flat and close to the road, but the rear of the station wagon also radiates dynamism in the Avant and lives up to the Ingolstadt-based company's claims.
The A6 e-tron has 19-inch tyres as standard, which can be enlarged to up to 21 inches on the S6. Customers can choose from eight different paint finishes: Magnetic Grey Uni, Glacier Weld Metallic, Typhoon Grey Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic, Plasma Blue Metallic, Malpeloblua Metallic, as well as Daytona Grey Pearl Effect and Siamese Beige Metallic, which are only available for the S model or the S line exterior package.
Audi A6 e-tron: Battery and range
The entry-level variant comes with an 83 kWh battery. This gives it a range of 627 km with charging capacities of up to 225 kW. Charging from 10 to 80% is possible in 21 minutes, and up to 260 km range is said to be charged in 10 minutes. As expected, the more expensive models in the new Audi A6 e-tron are equipped with a 100 kWh battery, which meets the range requirements of an upper mid-size sedan. Together with a fairly low drag coefficient of 0.21 and economical technology, the A6 e-tron has a range of over 750 km as a Sportback. Despite the station wagon shape, the Avant also has a drag coefficient of 0.24 and has a range of over 720 km.
With the larger batteries, a stronger charging line is also possible. Up to 270 kW are available. This should be able to charge a range of up to 310 km within ten minutes. The charge from 10 to 80% is said to take 21 minutes.
Audi A6 e-tron: Drive and performance
Of course, an Audi wouldn't be an Audi if it only paid attention to the ranges of the electric car. Accordingly, the engineers have also thought about driving pleasure and the base model of the new Audi A6 e-tron has a system output of 210 kW (240 kW with Launch Control). In the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h, the A6 e-tron takes just six seconds. The more powerful variants come with a system output of 270 kW (367 hp) and sprint to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.
For the S model, there are even 370 kW or 405 kW with Launch Control and a top speed of 240 km/h. Here, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h within 3.9 seconds. The A6 models are available with rear-wheel drive or quattro all-wheel drive, while the S6 models have all-wheel drive as standard.
Audi A6 e-tron: Interior and infotainment
In the interior of the Audi A6 e-tron, the designers play with contrasts and three-dimensionality to create a modern interior.
Of course, the panoramic display in curved design dominates the interior due to its size alone. It is composed of the 11.9-inch digital cockpit and the 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen centrally. For an extra charge, there is also another 10.9-inch display for the front passenger, who can then also use the infotainment while driving.
In addition to the technological equipment, which also includes an optional head-up display with augmented reality, the focus has been placed on a comfortable, homely interior. Soft elements can be found in contrast to the black or chrome-coloured controls, which run across the entire width of the interior. For an extra charge, there is also a panoramic glass roof with adjustable transparency.
The infotainment system is based on Android and supports over-the-air updates as well as the latest Audi connect services such as the Audi App Store. ChatGPT's artificial intelligence is also integrated and is intended to improve voice control and open up the possibility of having content researched while driving. Numerous safety systems are also on board as standard. Among other things, parking assistance plus, a reversing camera, parking aids and adaptive speed assist.
Audi A6 e-tron: Prices and sales launch
The new Audi A6 e-tron is available to order now and will be launched in 6 variants. In each case, the entry-level models, then the "Performance" models with stronger cable and larger battery and then the, as well as the top models S6 Sportback and S6 Avant. The A6 variants have a weaker engine and the entry-level A6 e-tron only comes with rear-wheel drive. The S models can call up to 407 kW of power and rely on all-wheel drive, which, however, reduces the range of the vehicle.
The predecessor model cost at least 55,500 euros in the basic version. The new A6 e-tron is getting a noticeable price increase. The sedan is now available from 62,800 euros, while 64,450 euros are due for the Avant. For the Performance model, the base prices are 75,600 euros and 77,250 euros for the Avant. The S models start at 99,500 euros (Sportback) and 101,150 euros (Avant) base price, respectively.