Audi Q6 and SQ6 e-tron here from mid-2025

The new Audi Q6 (and SQ6) e-tron is expected to launch in New Zealand from mid-2025.          

“Built on the new PPE (premium platform electric) platform, the Audi Q6 e-tron is the next technological leap in premium electric mobility for our customers,” says Audi New Zealand general manager Greg Leet.

“Setting new standards in performance, design, and technology, this electric SUV is the essence of Vorsprung durch Technik – progress through technology.”

It marks Audi’s next step as a provider of premium electric mobility, aiming to offer EVs in all core segments by 2027.

The new model is defined not only by impressive driving and charging performance but also by increased efficiency and long range, with new interior design philosophy and pioneering technologies debuting.

“The PPE shows how we are pooling expertise within the Volkswagen Group and thus making electric mobility scalable,” says Audi AG management board chair Gernot Döllner at the world premiere at the main plant in Ingolstadt.

“Thanks to the PPE, we can launch high-volume models with high technical standards in different segments and thus further electrify our portfolio.”

The PPE developed jointly with Porsche, and the E3 1.2 electronic architecture (E3 stands for End-to-End electronic architecture) are milestones in the expansion of Audi’s global range of electrically powered models, marking the start of a comprehensive strengthening and rejuvenation of the model portfolio.

 The Q6 e-tron embodies typical Audi SUV styling with a further refined e-tron design language and a high level of everyday usability, says Audi.

Powerful, compact, and highly efficient electric motors, as well as a newly developed lithium-ion battery consisting of 12 modules and 180 prismatic cells with a total gross capacity of 100kWh (94.9 net) ensure a range of up to 625km (WLTP).

The new Audi Q6 e-tron has a system output of 285kW and the SQ6 e-tron 380kW.

 The Q6 e-tron quattro accelerates from zero to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The 800-volt technology and maximum 270kW charging capacity as standard means short charging stops are possible with the Audi Q6 e-tron with up to 255km recharged in 10 minutes at an appropriate high power charging station. The state-of-charge (SoC) increases from 10 to 80% in around 21 minutes with intelligent, high-performance and predictive thermal management a key component.

The Audi Q6 e-tron is positioned in the premium mid-size SUV segment, 4771mm long,1993mm wide, and 1648mm high, offering maximum space and comfort for everyday use. Its 2899mm wheelbase allows plenty of legroom in the second row of seats and offers sufficient space for five passengers and luggage.

High-positioned digital daytime running lights give the Q6 e-tron a distinctive appearance. 

With the world’s first active digital light signature, in the case of the second-generation digital OLED rear lights the six OLED panels with 360 segments generate a new image every 10 milliseconds using a specially developed algorithm, says Audi. 

For the first time, the digital OLED rear lights can communicate with the vehicle’s surroundings in a targeted manner.

 Audi has also taken the safety functions to a new level. The proximity detection system has been extended in the new Q6 e-tron to include the communication light which warns other road users of accidents and breakdown sites.

In addition to the regular taillight graphics, the communication light displays a specific static taillight signature with integrated warning symbols in the digital OLED combination rear light in critical driving or traffic situations. 

The Audi MMI panoramic display and the MMI passenger display form a visually clear digital stage. The “Softwrap” extends from the doors across the entire cockpit to the centre console, creating a homogeneous and enveloping feeling of space. The same colours and high-quality materials, some of which are recycled, can also be found in the seats.

The interior offers plenty of storage space and compartments, while the trunk offers 526litres of storage. Folding the rear seat bench increases storage space to up to 1529litres. The rear seats can be folded down separately (40:20:40), and a further 64litres storage is available under the front hood.

The function-oriented architecture is based on a new domain computer structure with five high-performance computers which control all vehicle functions – from infotainment and driving functions through to semi-automated driving in later evolutionary stages.

Made up by the Audi MMI panoramic display and the MMI passenger display, the “Digital Stage” is a key interior feature which includes a 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and 14.5-inch MMI touch display.

The front passenger can stream films/video content, assist with navigation or even find a charging station. 

An optional augmented reality head-up display shows relevant information such as speed, traffic signs, assistance, and navigation symbols which can be understood quickly without distracting the driver.

Audi’s self-learning voice assistant the Audi Assistant (which understands more than 800 commands) can be used to control numerous vehicle functions, displayed using an avatar in the MMI’s central touch display and in the augmented reality head-up display.

Precisely tuned driving dynamics ae provided by new steering and torque distribution while suspension control systems involved are coordinated with each other.

A new feature for the Q6 e-tron is the adaptive driving assistant plus which not only helps with acceleration, maintaining speed, keeping distance and lane guidance but also uses high resolution map data and swarm data from other vehicles aggregated in the cloud to improve handling. The SUV uses radar sensors, the front camera, and ultrasonic sensors for easy to operate guidance. The vehicle uses the collected information to create a virtual route.

Final pricing and specifications for New Zealand will be released closer to the local launch.

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