Audi has showcased the 450-mile A6 e-tron ahead of its launch in September.
The new model replaces the existing A6 model and becomes the latest member of Audi's electric line-up.
Using the brand's new Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the A6 e-tron Sportback is capable of providing a 450-mile range. The Avant version can cover up to 430 miles.
Two versions of the A6 e-tron will be available from launch: the A6 e-tron Performance and the S6 e-tron. The Performance models have a system output of up to 367PS and are rear-wheel drive. The Audi A6 e-tron Performance accelerates from 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds and has a top speed of 130mph.
The S6 e-tron models use Quattro all-wheel drive and have a system output of 503PS and up to 550PS with launch control, which enables a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds. The top speed is 149mph.
Further models with rear-wheel drive or Quattro all-wheel drive will follow at a later date.
The initial variants are equipped with a 100kWh battery.
By using 800-volt technology and a maximum DC charging capacity of 270kW as standard, short charging stops are possible with the Audi A6 e-tron. This means the A6 Sportback e-tron Performance can be recharged at an appropriate charging station for a range of up to 192 miles in just 10 minutes. The State of Charge increases from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes.
Equipped with Plug & Charge, the vehicle authorises itself at compatible charging stations when the charging cable is plugged in and activates the charging process. The charging process is fully automatic. If a charging station works with 400-volt technology, the Audi A6 e-tron can use bank charging. To enable this, the 800-volt battery is split into two banks, each with a voltage of 400 volts, which can then be charged in parallel with up to 135kW. AC charging with up to 11kW is possible.
The interior of the Audi A6 e-tron features MMI panoramic display, with its curved design and OLED technology. This consists of the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. There is also a 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display,.
UK pricing and specifications will be published in September, when the A6 and S6 e-tron go on sale.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
David_Dundas - 05/08/2024 19:15
I wonder what the battery weight is of the two Audi A6 -etron models