Primary Difference: The Q6 e-tron SUV provides a comfortable elevated seating position, while the A6 e-tron Sportback offers a more relaxed and lower seating position.
Shared Platform: Both models are built on the same electric platform.
A6 e-tron Sedan: Starting at approximately $70,000, the rear-drive model boasts an impressive 362 horsepower.
Higher Variants: The A6 e-tron is priced at $80,000 and boasts an impressive 422 horsepower. The S6 e-tron is priced at over $90,000 and boasts an impressive 543 horsepower.
Release Date: Available for purchase in the upcoming spring.
Design and Features: The Sportback design features a rear hatch for added convenience.
OLED Taillights: You can customize it through the car settings.
Interior: Shared with the Q6 e-tron. The vehicle features a spacious curved panel that includes a 14.5-inch infotainment display and an 11.9-inch driver's display.
There is an optional 14.5-inch passenger display available for entertainment purposes.
Panoramic Glass Roof: Easily switches from transparent to opaque with just the push of a button.
Cargo Space: There is a spacious 26 cubic feet of storage under the hatch. Compact front trunk measuring just under one cubic foot.
Battery and Charging: A 94.4-kWh battery provides an impressive range of around 350 miles. Official EPA range figures are still pending.
Charging: The 800-volt architecture allows for a maximum power of 270-kW when using a DC fast-charger.
It only takes 21 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. A 400-kW connection enables independent charging at a rate of 135 kW per bank.
The onboard charger is capable of supporting 11 kW on AC connections. Performance: The A6 e-tron with a single motor can reach 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds.
Aerodynamics: European versions equipped with camera sideview mirrors have been designed to achieve an impressively low body drag coefficient of 0.21.
New Electric Addition: The A6 e-tron will be a great addition to the gas-powered A6 lineup.
Transition: The combustion-engine A6 will eventually be discontinued. The attention will completely shift to the electric version.
Customer Choice: Would you rather have a higher seating position like the Q6 e-tron SUV or a lower one like the A6 e-tron Sportback?