Confirmed for an Australian release with timing yet to be revealed, the 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron has finally been fully revealed after a long teaser program. Sitting above the Q4 e-tron but below the Q8 e-tron and e-tron GT in the all-electric Audi lineup, the Q6 e-tron shares its new ‘PPE’ platform with the new Porsche Macan and offers a claimed driving range of up to 625km on the WLTP cycle. In the higher-performance SQ6 e-tron, the 0-100km/h sprint occurs in as little as 4.3 seconds.
According to Audi, the Q6 e-tron is “the first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), marking the next step in the company’s transformation into a provider of premium electric mobility. With its characteristics, the electric SUV stands for Vorsprung durch Technik.”
“The Q6 e-tron is defined not only by impressive driving and charging performance, but also by increased efficiency and long range.”
Under the Q6 e-tron’s body lies a 100kWh gross (94.9kWh useable) battery pack that can be DC fast charged at up to 270kW for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in as little as 21 minutes. The claimed WLTP range for the Q6 e-tron is 625km or 598km for the SQ6 e-tron. After launch will be two rear-wheel drive variants, one with a smaller 83kWh battery, to sit below the current dual-motor models.
The Q6 e-tron will initially offer two dual-motor drivetrains: a 285kW unit in the regular model and one with up to 380kW in the performance SQ6 E-Tron. The regular model hits 100km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the SQ6 E-Tron lowers that to 4.3 seconds.
Riding on the new ‘PPE’ (or ‘Premium Platform Electric’) platform co-developed with Porsche, the 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron measures 4,771mm long, 1,993mm wide, 1,648mm tall and rides on a 2,899mm long wheelbase, which makes it 89mm longer, 10mm wider, 15mm shorter in height and with a 67mm longer wheelbase than the current Q5. The Q6 e-tron’s bootspace is quoted at 526-litres with the seats up and 1,529L with the seats folded – plus, a 64L front boot under the bonnet as well.
Inside the 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron is dominated by a huge curved ‘Digital Stage’ display that incorporates an 11.9-inch driver’s display and a 14.5-inch central touchscreen, which is angled towards the driver. The displays run the Android Automotive operating system and offers app downloads through its live services. A third 10.9-inch display for the passenger is optional and can’t be seen by the driver on the move to not distract them, while an augmented reality head-up display that shows information up to 200m away will also be optionally available as well.
The interior offers plenty of soft-touch and recycled materials, while there’s also a ‘dynamic interaction’ light bar that communicates with the driver and front passenger. Upholstery options include Nappa leather, suede and even recycled fabrics. An optional 830W 20-speaker Bang and Olufsen sound system includes speakers in the front headrests. The mirror and light controls are now integrated into the driver’s door and use touch-capacitive buttons.
On the outside of the 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron is the latest version of Audi’s design language, with a new split-headlight look that includes up to eight customisable lighting signatures. The OLED tailights are capable of changing their images every 10 milliseconds as well, and can be used in conjunction with Car-to-X technology to warn drivers behind of crashes and other hazards that the car detects.
The 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron has been confirmed for an Australian release, though its timing is yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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