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Audi Q6 e-tron

Ingolstadt goes electric: launch quattro models bring 800 volts and 270 kW charging.1

Researched November 2, 2026 from 29 sources

At a glance

0300600
248–510 hpPower
0510
4.3–7.6 s0–100 km/h
0125250
210–230 km/hTop speed

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.15101213

Engine
Győr-built rear permanent-magnet motor; AWD adds a front induction motor31011
Layout
Rear-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD3
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gears for each motor10
Built at
Audi Ingolstadt, Germany; Q6L: Audi FAW NEV, Changchun, China38

The story

2024: 641 km from rear-drive performance · Euro NCAP: 92% for child protection · October: Sportback claims 657 km20242025: 45-degree climbs on portal axles · 342 km on a winter highway · Q6L twins launch in China · Physical buttons and a 422 hp quattro2025 Audi Q6 e-tron: 2023–presentAudi Q6 e-tron 202220232024202520262027
GenerationsMilestones13
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YearWhat happened
2023–presentAudi Q6 e-tron
2024641 km from rear-drive performance
2024Euro NCAP: 92% for child protection
2024October: Sportback claims 657 km
202545-degree climbs on portal axles
2025342 km on a winter highway
2025Q6L twins launch in China
2025Physical buttons and a 422 hp quattro
  1. 2024

    641 km from rear-drive performance

    The rear-drive performance added a 100 kWh battery, up to 322 hp with the extra function and a claimed 641 km WLTP range.2

  2. 2024

    Euro NCAP: 92% for child protection

    The tested quattro scored 91% for adults, 92% for children, 81% for vulnerable road users and 80% for safety assistance.34

  3. 2024

    October: Sportback claims 657 km

    The Sportback dropped the roof by 37 mm and drag to 0.26 Cd; its performance version claimed up to 657 km.35

  4. 2025

    45-degree climbs on portal axles

    Portal axles gave the offroad concept a claimed 45-degree climbing ability; a F.A.T. Ice Race outing was planned for February 1.6

  5. 2025

    342 km on a winter highway

    A quattro with the 100 kWh battery returned 342 km of winter highway range at -2°C, consuming 27.3 kWh/100 km; preheated charging reached 270 kW.7

  6. 2025

    Q6L twins launch in China

    Launched August 7, the Q6L and Q6L Sportback added longer wheelbases and China-specific infotainment, with production at Audi FAW NEV in Changchun.8

  7. 2025

    Physical buttons and a 422 hp quattro

    Announced in December, the MY2026 update added physical steering-wheel buttons, revised MMI and regeneration to a standstill; quattro power rose to 422 hp.9

Power over the years

From 248 hp to 510 hp in 0 years.

0200400600 20242026 hp 2024 · 248 hp · 83 kWh Q6: normal2024 · 288 hp · 83 kWh Q6: launch control2024 · 302 hp · 100 kWh performance: normal2024 · 322 hp · 100 kWh performance: launch control2024 · 382 hp · Germany quattro: normal2024 · 483 hp · Germany SQ6: normal2024 · 510 hp · Germany SQ6: launch control2025 · 422 hp · US Q6 dual-motor: normal2025 · 456 hp · US Q6 dual-motor: launch control2025 · 483 hp · US SQ6: normal2025 · 510 hp · US SQ6: launch control2026 · 422 hp · MY2026 quattro: 315 kW 510 hp Germany SQ6: launch control 248 hp 83 kWh Q6: normal
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YearHorsepowerModel
202424883 kWh Q6: normal
202428883 kWh Q6: launch control
2024302100 kWh performance: normal
2024322100 kWh performance: launch control
2024382Germany quattro: normal
2024483Germany SQ6: normal
2024510Germany SQ6: launch control
2025422US Q6 dual-motor: normal
2025456US Q6 dual-motor: launch control
2025483US SQ6: normal
2025510US SQ6: launch control
2026422MY2026 quattro: 315 kW

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Q6 e-tron (83 kWh)

    248 hp
  • Q6 e-tron performance

    Standard

    Q6 e-tron performance

    302 hp
  • Q6 e-tron quattro

    Standard

    Q6 e-tron quattro

    382 hp

  • Standard

    Q6 e-tron Black Edition (UK)

  • Standard

    Q6 e-tron Vorsprung (UK)

  • Standard

    Q6 Sportback e-tron performance

    302 hp
  • Q6L e-tron / Q6L Sportback e-tron

    Standard

    Q6L e-tron / Q6L Sportback e-tron

  • SQ6 e-tron / SQ6 Sportback e-tron

    Performance

    SQ6 e-tron / SQ6 Sportback e-tron

    483 hp

  • Special

    Q6 e-tron Edition 1 (UK)

  • Limited

    Q6 e-tron Launch edition

  • Limited

    Q6 Sportback e-tron edition one grey / blue

    382 hp

  • Special

    Q6 e-tron offroad concept

    2025

    510 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Pronounced fender bulges give the sides strong contours around the wheels.14
  • An uninterrupted rear light strip links the taillights.1
  • Where fitted, active OLED taillights animate; up to 8 front/rear light signatures are selectable.20
  • Sportback versions have an arcing roof and flat rear glass; the SUV stands taller.5

Year by year

  1. 2025 (UK)

    The Sportback body arrives with an arcing roof and flat rear glass, sitting 37 mm lower than the SUV.516

  2. 2026 model year

    Physical steering-wheel buttons and a revised MMI arrive; updated regenerative braking can bring the car to a stop.9

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Audi Q6 e-tron
    Q6 e-tron
    Photo of a Audi Q5
    Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    Similar conventional SUV proportions; look for the Q6 e-tron's closed Singleframe grille and separate headlights and daytime lamps.11121

  • Photo of a Audi Q6 e-tron
    Q6 e-tron
    Photo of a Porsche Macan EV
    Porsche Macan EV

    Porsche Macan EV

    The Macan has an egg-shaped body; the Q6 e-tron keeps a more conventional SUV outline.22

  • Photo of a Audi Q6 e-tron
    Q6 e-tron
    Photo of a Audi Q6 (gasoline)
    Audi Q6 (gasoline)

    Audi Q6 (gasoline)

    The gasoline Q6 is unrelated; identify the e-tron by its closed Singleframe grille and split front lighting.3

Against its rivals

  • BMW iX3 xDrive50

    Q6 e-tron vs BMW iX3 xDrive50

    0–100 km/h (approx.) lower is better

    Q6 e-tron5.4 s
    BMW iX3 xDrive504.9 s
    1323

Prices

Value today $43.0K–$50.1K29

Price when newValue today
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K 202420262028 Value today: $43,017–$50,087 2025 · $65,095 · US base, rear-wheel drive2025 · $67,095 · US base, quattro2025 · $74,195 · US base, SQ62025 · $76,790 · US as tested, quattro2025 · $83,395 · US as tested, SQ6 2025 · $65,095 · US base price, 2025 model year
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2025Launch price$65,095US base price, 2025 model year
2025Price when new$65,095US base, rear-wheel drive
2025Price when new$67,095US base, quattro
2025Price when new$74,195US base, SQ6
2025Price when new$76,790US as tested, quattro
2025Price when new$83,395US as tested, SQ6
2026Value today$43,017–$50,087

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “Huir pairs the Q6 with Cervantes and Rivera”
    • “Philipp Römers' e-tron GT wheel-arch cues”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 1 generation

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  7. Zima, dálnice a Audi Q6 e-tron. Kolik reálně ujede? – Zimní test dálničního dojezdu | fDrive.cz fdrive.cz
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  14. Tested: 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron Covers the Right Bases caranddriver.com
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  20. World first in lighting technology | audi.com audi.com
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  23. Premium electric SUV supertest: BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model Y, Audi SQ6, Alpine A390 and Lexus RZ550e | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
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  25. Audi Q6 e-tron: Álvaro Cervantes y Elena Rivera, dos actores huyendo en este SUV motor16.com
  26. Festival de San Sebastián sansebastianfestival.com
  27. Audi Q6 e-tron d’occasion : violente décote après seulement 10.000 km autojournal.fr
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  • en.wikipedia.org
  • euroncap.com
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  • caranddriver.com
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