Audi Q6 e-tron / Q6 e-tron Sportback (PPE — Model-Year 2025)
The Q6 e-tron is Audi’s first SUV on the all-new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) 800-volt architecture, co-developed with Porsche for the next-gen Macan. Sized between the Q4 e-tron and Q8, it sits on a 2 899 mm wheel-base, offers optional adaptive air suspension and rear-wheel steering, and—in Sportback form—adds a sleeker roof that is 25 mm lower. Drag coefficient: 0.27 (SUV) / 0.25 (Sportback).
| Variant | Motors | Output / Torque | Drive | 0-100 km/h | Net battery* | WLTP range |
|---|
| Q6 e-tron 50 RWD | 1 × PMS | 250 kW • 580 Nm | RWD | 6.6 s | 83 kWh | 550 km |
| Q6 e-tron 55 quattro | 2 × PMS | 285 kW • 650 Nm | AWD | 5.9 s | 95 kWh | 625 km |
| Q6 e-tron 60 performance | 2 × PMS | 380 kW • 770 Nm | AWD | 4.9 s | 95 kWh | 590 km |
| SQ6 e-tron (2026) | 2 × PMS | ≥420 kW • 950 Nm | AWD | <4.5 s | 95 kWh | t.b.a. |
*usable capacity; 12-module prism-cell pack.
Charging: DC up to 270 kW → 10–80 % in ~21 min (~260 km added in 10 min). AC 11 kW standard, 22 kW optional. Dual charge ports: right for 400-V DC / AC, left for full 800-V DC + AC. Luggage: 526 L (SUV) / 495 L (Sportback) + 64 L frunk.
Strengths
| PRO | Why it convinces |
|---|
| 800-V ultra-fast charging | Flat 270 kW curve: ~260 km added in 10 min, 10–80 % in 21 min. |
| Competitive real-world range | 55 quattro manages 500–520 km motorway (120 km/h) thanks to 95 kWh pack & standard heat pump. |
| New E³ 1.2 electronics | 11.6″ MMI + 10.9″ passenger screen, AR head-up, Snapdragon chip kills lag. |
| Tech-lounge cabin | Recycled Dinamica micro-fibre, open-pore wood, 20-speaker B&O 3D, full-width LED light-bar. |
| Surprisingly agile | Rear-steer (±5°) and brake torque-vectoring; lower CoG than Q5, less roll. |
| Sophisticated thermal system | Heat pump, app pre-conditioning, cell-level cooling to cut degradation. |
| Full Level-2+ ADAS | Lane-centring, stop-and-go ACC, assisted lane change, memory parking, 2-t trailer assist. |
Weaknesses
| CON | Typical remark |
|---|
| Heavy curb (≈2 325 kg) | 22–23 kWh/100 km at 130 km/h—less frugal than Tesla Model Y or BMW iX. |
| High entry prices | Italy: from ~€79 000 (50 RWD) to >€100 000 fully specced performance. |
| No seven-seat option | 526 L boot smaller than Q7/Q8; Sportback loses another 31 L. |
| Patchy 270 kW network | Ionity / FreeToX still sparse in Italy’s south—limits 800-V advantage. |
| Mild regen only | Max −0.3 g; car won’t full-stop without brake pedal. |
| Residual-value unknown | Premium EV SUV segment evolving fast—depreciation hard to predict. |
Indicative running costs
| Service | Parts | Labour | Interval |
|---|
| Cabin filter + HV check | €70 | €80 | 30 000 km / 24 mo |
| Brake fluid | €30 | €90 | every 3 yr |
| HEPA filters | €130 | €70 | 60 000 km |
| 255/45-21 EV tyres | €1 450 / set | – | ~35 000 km |
| Battery coolant service | – | €150 | 90 000 km |
| Insurance (RC + casco) | – | ≈€1 500 / yr | – |
Home charging 11 kW: 0–100 % in ~9 h (95 kWh) → ~€21 at €0.22 / kWh ≈ 550 km.
Price guide (OTR, est.)
| Model | Power | Base price* |
|---|
| Q6 e-tron 50 RWD | 250 kW | €79 000 |
| Q6 e-tron 55 quattro | 285 kW | €87 500 |
| Q6 e-tron 60 performance | 380 kW | €96 800 |
| Sportback body | — | +€1 800 |
*Estimated from German list with 22 % VAT; national EV grants end at €70 k.
Early issues & fixes (MY24/25)
| Issue | Remedy |
|---|
| 22 kW AC charger overheating | OTA firmware update; OBC replaced if persistent. |
| Low-speed steering knock | Servotronic software patch (campaign 93C8). |
| Panoramic roof creak | Revised seals kit (MY 25). |
| MMI reboots after OTA | 12-s hard reset + SW 2875_10 patch; head-unit swap in rare cases. |
Verdict
The Q6 e-tron launches Audi’s PPE era: 800-V charging, AR head-up, next-gen electronics and an understated, premium cabin. It’s more efficient than a mild-hybrid Q8 and corner-flatter than a Q5, yet tips the scales at 2.3 t. Prices pitch it between BMW’s iX and Mercedes’ EQE SUV; range and comfort are road-trip ready—if you have reliable HPC coverage.
Pick it if you
want a future-proof premium SUV with genuine ultra-fast charging,
cover lots of motorway miles and need 500 km real range,
like high-tech interiors without flashy gimmicks.
Think twice if you
need seven seats or >600 L of boot,
live far from >150 kW chargers,
rely on incentives or lower MRSPs (→ Q4 e-tron, Tesla Model Y).
Overall, the Q6 e-tron 55 quattro currently offers one of the market’s best blends of range, performance and refinement in the upper-mid EV SUV class, while the 60 performance edges close to Macan Electric pace without sacrificing everyday comfort.
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