The fully electric 2025 A6 and S6 e-tron are available in Sportback and Avant body styles, with single and dual motor options
- Audi has unveiled the new A6 and S6 e-tron in both Sportback and Avant bodystyles.
- At launch, the A6 e-tron will offer single and dual electric motor powertrain options.
- Audi plans to expand the lineup with the high-performance RS6 e-tron flagship model.
Audi has officially introduced the all-new 2025 A6 e-tron, marking a significant step forward in its electric vehicle lineup. Available in both Sportback and Avant body styles, the A6 e-tron takes direct aim at the Mercedes EQE and BMW i5. Unlike its predecessor, this generation will be exclusively electric, offering customers a pure electric driving experience.
Following the imminent launch of the fully electric A6 e-tron, Audi is poised to revamp its traditional lineup. The current ICE-powered A6 is slated for a facelift and subsequent renaming to A7, aligning with the automaker’s new strategy of designating even numbers for electric models.
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The production A6 e-tron closely mirrors its 2021 (Sportback) and 2022 (Avant) concept predecessors. Subtle refinements include slightly adjusted split LED headlights, a more prominent black chrome grille surround, traditional door handles, and broadened full-width LED taillights.
Audi has prioritized aerodynamics in the development of the A6 e-tron, conducting over 1,300 simulations and extensive wind tunnel testing. The result is the most aerodynamic Audi ever made. The Sportback variant boasts a drag coefficient of 0.21 Cd, edging out its direct rivals but falling slightly short of the larger Mercedes-Benz EQS’s 0.20 Cd. Furthermore, the A6 Avant e-tron claims the title of most aerodynamic estate in its class with a drag coefficient of 0.24 Cd.
The dashboard and center console are largely carried over from the Audi Q6 e-tron. Dominating the dashboard is a triple-screen setup comprising a 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.5-inch infotainment display, and a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen. Complementing this digital extravaganza are two additional screens serving as virtual mirrors.
The Audi A6 e-tron is based on the PPE architecture, just like the Q6 e-tron and the Porsche Macan EV.
At launch, the lineup includes three powertrains, with more RWD and AWD options following at a later date, depending on the market. The entry-level Audi A6 e-tron has a single electric motor (RWD) generating 362 hp (270 kW / 367 PS). The A6 e-tron quattro (AWD) upgrades to a dual electric motor setup, which is good for 422 hp (315 kW / 428 PS).
The more potent S6 e-tron also has dual electric motors, producing a combined 496 hp (370 kW / 503 PS), or up to 543 hp (405 kW / 551 PS) when launch control is activated, taking it from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.7 seconds. While this is rather quick for a midsize sedan, it won’t be the performance flagship, as Audi is working on a RS6 e-tron with more power and angrier looks.
Independently of the powertrain, the floor-mounted battery pack has a capacity of 100 kWh (94.4 kWh net), with the 800V architecture supporting 270 kW DC charging. Range figures are impressive, with over 720-750 km (447-466 miles) for the A6 e-tron, and over 640-670 km (398-416 miles) for the S6 e-tron depending on the bodystyle. Audi also confirmed that a smaller 83 kWh battery option will be offered in the future.
The Audi A6 e-tron will be available to order in Europe from September 2024. Prices in Germany start from €75,600 ($81,928) for the A6 Sportback e-tron performance, and from €99,500 ($107,829) for the S6 Sportback e-tron. In both cases, the Avant bodystyle adds a premium of €1,650 ($1,788).
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