The new Audi Q6 e-tron posts many firsts for the brand.
Audi makes a big step into the EV arena with the new Audi Q6 e-tron rear wheel drive. The car is the first battery- electric vehicle (BEV) built on the scalable Premium Platform Electric (PPE), which will form a key component of all future Audi electric vehicles and mark the start of a new generation of electric mobility for the brand. As one of Audi’s leading models in the premium mid-size segment, it breaks new ground in range and efficiency, and offers impressive charging and driving performance.
Audi expands its range with two variants for the car – the rear-wheel drive, and the quattro.
Featuring a dual-motor powertrain, the Audi Q6 e-tron boasts a power output of up to 285kW and delivers a range of up to 543 kilometres, while the rear-wheel drive variant of the car achieves a range of 464 kilometres. The optimisation of the overall electric system also results in a 30 per cent more efficient drivetrain, compared to the first generation of Audi e-tron models. Improved fast charging capabilities offer a recharge speed of up to 255 kilometres in just 10 minutes, with charging from 10 to 80 percent in over 20 minutes due to a maximum charging capacity of up to 270 kW for the quattro variant and in over 21 minutes due to a maximum charging capacity of up to 225 kW for the rear – wheel drive.
The Audi Q6 e-tron quattro has a permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PSM) on the rear axle and an asynchronous motor (ASM) on the front axle. The system output is 285 kW (387 PS). The Q6 e-tron quattro accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 5.9 seconds. Overall, the efficiency measures relating to the new electric motors for the PPE alone generate around 40 kilometres (25 mi) more range compared to the previous electric model portfolio.
The completely newly developed high-voltage battery (HV battery) is largely responsible for the longest electric range in the current Audi portfolio. With a range of up to 622 kilometres making it one of the models with the longest range in its segment, the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro is highly suitable for everyday use.
The experience behind the wheel and as a passenger has been improved with key technological advancements in the Audi Q6 e-tron. For the first time in an Audi model, the control arms of the newly designed front axle are arranged in front of the suspension arms in the direction of travel. In addition to the advantages in terms of driving dynamics via the axle kinematics, this results in an improved package benefiting the position of the high-voltage battery. The refined axle kinematics provide noticeably more driving dynamics and improve the steering behaviour.
The rear tires of the Audi Q6 e-tron are wider than the front tires – for even more grip and driving dynamics. The rear-biased power delivery with a highly variable all-wheel drive torque distribution also enhances the driving dynamics of the Audi Q6 e-tron.
Drivers have the option of various driver assistance systems to meet their needs. Tech plus includes new and proven features for more driving enjoyment, safety, and comfort. Highlights include the Matrix LED headlights and the MMI passenger display. The Tech pro package includes the adaptive air suspension and the Adaptive Driving Assistant plus. Features include Park Assist plus where the car takes care of steering, accelerating, braking, and parking the drive system; Emergency Brake Assist; Front Cross Traffic Assist; and Turn assist where the brakes activate in the event of an imminent collision at an intersection if the driver does not react in time.
Customization reaches new standards in the Audi Q6 e-tron, with up to eight digital light signatures in the Matrix LED headlights and in the digital OLED rear lights 2.0. With the world’s first active digital light signature, the Audi Q6 e-tron ushers in a new era characterized by design and aesthetics that are unique to Audi. Depending on the equipment, up to eight digital light signatures in the redesigned daytime running lights of the Matrix LED headlights and in the digital OLED rear lights 2.0, customers can customize the appearance of their Q6 e-tron like never before. Six further signatures with Coming Home and Leaving Home staging coordinated with the respective digital light signature are standard.
It also features an all-new Digital Stage — a state-of-the-art infotainment system with the new Audi MMI panoramic display and MMI passenger display, creating a luxurious and comfortable driving experience for everyday use.
The new infotainment system uses Android Automotive OS as its operating system for the first time and comes with the latest Audi connect services and the enhanced e-tron route planner. Well-known apps such as YouTube are available via the store for third-party apps, which is integrated directly into the MMI and does not require a smartphone to use.
Technology abounds in the Audi Q6 e-tron, improving convenience and connectivity profoundly. With the digital key for the Q6 e-tron, current smartphones handle opening and locking doors, as well as authorizing the engine to start. Up to five digital keys can be conveniently assigned and equipped with different permissions. Modern encryption and transmission technologies in the vehicle and on the mobile device ensure a high level of security. The digital key on the smartphone offers all the functionalities of the familiar convenience key and frees drivers from having to carry additional hardware in addition to their smartphone.
“The Audi Q6 e-tron is an important model for us. As the first electric model built on the Premium Platform Electric, it represents a new generation of electric mobility at Audi,” said Martin Bayer, Managing Director, Audi Singapore. “Alongside the upcoming launch of the Audi A6 e-tron this year, Audi Singapore is poised to offer even more options to meet the evolving demands of the Singapore market.”
