Audi · A6 e-tron
A6 Sportback e-tron
The electric fastback version of the A6 on Audi's PPE platform with 800-volt charging, sold with 83 or 100 kWh batteries, rear- or four-wheel drive and as the S6 e-tron, suited to buyers who want a long-range executive EV.
- Body
- Saloon
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 322–543 bhp
- Range
- 383–469 mi
- Boot
- 502 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the A6 Sportback e-tron is a refined, comfortable electric saloon for long distances, with a long range and quick charging. The common criticisms are tight rear-seat space and patchy interior quality; What Car? also noted poor rear visibility and slightly better-driving rivals, and Autocar found it competitive rather than the technical leap it hoped for.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com, autoexpress.co.uk and parkers.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Electric
- Power
- 322–543 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 3.9–6 s
- Top speed
- 130–149 mph
- Engine or motors
- Rear motor: 210 kW (240 kW / 326 PS with launch control, 83 kWh) or 270 kW (280 kW / 380 PS with launch control, e-tron performance); quattro adds a front motor: 315 kW (340 kW / 462 PS with launch control) or 370 kW on the S6 (405 kW / 551 PS with launch control). Power and 0–62 mph figures are with launch control; bhp converted from these PS figures
- Torque
- 435 Nm (210 kW), 565 Nm (e-tron performance), 275 Nm front and 580 Nm rear (quattro and S6)
- Gearbox
- Single-speed automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive; quattro four-wheel drive on e-tron quattro and S6
Range and charging
- Zero-emission range (WLTP)
- 383–469 miles
- Battery
- 75.8–94.9 kWh
- Fastest charging
- 225–270 kW
- Range detail
- WLTP combined: 351–383 miles (83 kWh), 424–469 miles (e-tron performance), 402–442 miles (e-tron quattro), 396–411 miles (S6); city up to 570 miles; depends on trim
- Charging
- 800-volt system; 11 kW AC (8 hours to full with 83 kWh, 10 hours with 100 kWh); DC up to 225 kW (83 kWh) or 270 kW (100 kWh), 10–80% in 21 minutes; batteries 83/75.8 kWh or 100/94.9 kWh gross/net
- CO2 emissions
- 0 g/km at the tailpipe
Practicality
- Body
- Saloon
- Seats
- 5
- Boot
- 502 litres
- Length
- 4,928 mm
- Width
- 1,923 mm
- Weight
- From 2,100 kg
- Boot
- 502 litres, 1,330 litres with the rear seats folded, plus a 27-litre front boot
- Towing
- 2,100 kg braked
- Size
- 4,928 mm long, 1,923 mm wide (2,137 mm with mirrors), a6-sportback-e-tron2 mm high; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 2,100 kg (83 kWh) to 2,325 kg (S6)
Tech and safety
- Driver assistance
- Adaptive cruise control, park assist plus, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and distraction and drowsiness warning as standard; virtual exterior mirrors optional
Pros and cons
Pros
- Up to 469 miles WLTP range (e-tron performance)
- Charges at up to 270 kW DC, 10–80% in 21 minutes
- 502-litre boot plus a 27-litre front boot
Cons
- Top speed limited to 130 mph except on the S6 (149 mph)
- Entry e-tron has the smaller 83 kWh battery and 225 kW charging
- Heavy, from 2,100 kg
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Electric | 308–523 bhp | 323–354 mi | 485 l | 2023 | |
| Saloon | Electric | 335–593 bhp | 331–384 mi | 490 l | Oct 2023 | |
| Saloon | Electric | 279–491 bhp | 332–466 mi | 594 l | Oct 2023 |
Sources
- audi.co.uk/en/models/a6-e-tron/a6-sportback-e-tron/configurator
- audi.co.uk/en/models/a6-e-tron/s6-sportback-e-tron/configurator
- audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/rethinking-the-upper-mid-size-segment-th…
- audi-mediacenter.com/en/press-releases/audi-a6-e-tron-new-attractively-priced-e…
- audi.nl/nl/modellen/a6-e-tron/a6-sportback-e-tron/configurator
