Audi has unveiled some new electrical E-tron fashions, however this time they don’t seem to be SUVs. As an alternative, we’ll get an electrical model of the A6, the automaker’s standard midsize sedan that is available in Sportback and Avant wagon flavors, in addition to a high-performance S6 variant.
Audi first confirmed off the A6 E-tron idea on the Shanghai Auto Present in 2021, and the manufacturing model seems very near the supply materials. The entrance nonetheless options slim headlights with adaptive matrix LEDs (solely accessible exterior the US on account of rules) and a entrance grille with a fish-scale texture, surrounded by a darkish masks. On the again, the automotive’s taillights function digital OLED panels that function security communications shows.
Solely three variations of the brand new automotive shall be accessible in the USA for now: A6 RWD Sportback, A6 AWD (quattro) Sportback and S6 Sportback. In addition they will not get the slim digital facet mirrors that assist the automotive obtain a low drag coefficient of 0.21, since U.S. rules require the usage of precise rear-view mirrors. Audi claims the automotive has a variety of greater than 700 kilometers (about 435 miles) on a single cost, though the U.S. EPA’s estimate is more likely to be a lot smaller.
The quickest model, the S6 E-tron, accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds when utilizing launch management, which isn’t far off Tesla’s newest Mannequin 3 Efficiency, which does 0-60 mph in 2.9 Second. The S6’s peak energy is 543 horsepower and its high velocity is 149 mph.
The automotive’s inside is similar to the brand new Q6 E-tron, which has three shows that create a “digital stage,” together with a ten.9-inch entrance passenger show with a privateness display. If that is not ok, Audi additionally gives a head-up show for driving.
The Audi A6 E-tron is predicated on Volkswagen’s newer 800-volt Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) platform, which can be shared with the Audi Q6 E-tron and Porsche Macan EV. Audi stated that each one variations of the A6 E-tron are outfitted with a 100kWh battery pack (94.4 usable energy) and may help 270kW DC quick charging velocity, charging 10-80% in 21 minutes.
The A6 E-Tron shall be accessible in Europe later this September, adopted by the USA.
