The Audi Q6 E-Tron midsize SUV – a twin under the skin to the new Porsche Macan electric – has been priced for Australia.
Starting from $115,500 before on-road costs for the entry-grade Performance, the Q6 E-Tron is the first Audi to be based on Volkswagen Group’s PPE (Premium Platform Electric) bespoke EV architecture which was jointly developed with Porsche.
The Q6 E-Tron range will land in Australia early in 2025 with a choice of three grades, also including a mid-spec Q6 E-Tron Quattro for $122,500 and topping out with an SQ6 E-Tron for $151,400.
Crucially for Audi, the Q6 E-Tron – which will compete against premium midsize SUVs like the BMW iX3 and Mercedes Benz EQB – will complete Audi’s electric SUV lineup in Australia, slotting in between the smaller Q4 E-Tron and larger Q8 E-Tron, while sharing similar dimensions with the slightly smaller petrol-powered Q5.
The Q6 E-Tron will be available in three grades
A Sportback body style is also slated to join the SUV lineup later in 2025, with all variants powered by the same 100kWh gross battery (94.9kWh useable) and 800-volt architecture which delivers maximum DC charging capacity of 260kW for the Performance and 270kW for the Quattro and SQ6.
Audi claims the Q6 E-Tron can be charged from 10 to 80 percent charge in 21 minutes, however the brand has not yet confirmed WLTP range figures for Australia, with the brand saying that it is currently in discussions to obtain figures specific to the Australian specifications of the Q6 E-Tron.
The Q6 E-Tron will launch with an SUV lineup before a Sportback joins the range late 2025
WLTP range claims quoted for European spec models range between 540 kilometres and 625 kilometres depending on the model and grade.
Audi Q6 E-Tron grade walk
Standard across all models are features including matrix LED headlights with configurable daytime running lights and light signatures, Audi’s latest curved display screens which include a 14.5-inch media display and 11.9-inch virtual cockpit, plus a 10.9-inch passenger touchscreen too.
The entry-grade rear-wheel drive Performance features a single rear-mounted motor, delivering 225kW (240kW with launch control), enough for a 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds according to Audi.
All grades will feature Audi’s new 10.9-inch passenger touch screen
This grade also features 19-inch alloy wheels, an electric tailgate, Sport front seats with leather appointed upholstery, tri-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel as well as heated front and rear outboard seats, 10-speaker sound system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and more.
Meanwhile, the more powerful dual-motor Quattro is all-wheel drive and makes for 285kW of power, enough for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint of 5.9 seconds.
The Q6 Quattro has a 0-100km/h claimed sprint of 5.9 seconds
Stepping up to the Quattro will also unlock additional features including 20-inch alloy wheels, as well as S-Line exterior and interior styling features amongst other features.
The range-topping SQ6 has 380kW of power and Audi claims a 0-100km/h figure of 4.3 seconds.
As well as more power, the top-range model also adds features like metallic paint, S model styling and matte aluminium features, a panoramic electric sunroof, 21-inch wheels, red brake callipers, Nappa leather sports seats, an augmented reality head-up display, and 16-speaker Bang and Olufsen premium sound system amongst.
The Audi SQ6 E-Tron will top the range
A suite of safety features are standard across the range including Audi’s latest autonomous emergency braking systems, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.
The SQ6 also features special OLED rear lights that include dynamic warning signals that help indicate what actions the vehicle is doing.
The SQ6 E-Tron features 21-inch wheels with red brake callipers
Several option packages will also be available including a Style package, Premium package and Tech Pro package, unlocking additional features depending on grade.
All models will be covered by Audi’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and also come with six-years of roadside assistance and one-year of free charging through the Chargefox network.