Audi Q6 e-tron to be unveiled at Beijing Auto Show in world premiere

In the early morning of March 19, Beijing time, the Audi Q6 e-tron (parameters | inquiry) made its world debut, an all-electric midsize SUV, the new car is based on the new PPE advanced electric vehicle platform, with 800V technology, and it is also the first model built by Audi based on this new EV platform, which marks an important step in the transition of Audi to advanced electric mobility, which is jointly developed by Audi and Porsche, and future Porsche EVs will also be born from this platform. Audi's next phase will see the launch of the A6 e-tron, the new A5, the new Q5, and by 2027, Audi plans to offer all-electric models in all of its core market segments.
The Audi Q6 e-tron is based on the new E3 1.2 e-architecture and will showcase Audi's technological vanguard. The world premieres include the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron, whose bookings are now open in Europe at prices of €74,700 and €93,800, or roughly RMB 587,700 and 738,800 yuan, and deliveries will open in the summer of 2024. China's PPE high-end electric car factory will be completed by the end of 2024, the domestic Q6L e-tron will be further upgraded in the areas of exterior design, space, intelligence and intelligent driving, etc. It will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in 2024 and go on sale in 2025, and we are looking forward to the surprise price of the domestic model together. Audi SQ6 e-tron is planned to enter the Chinese market in the first half of 2026 by way of import.

Exterior, Audi Q6 e-tron adopts the new e-tron-specific design language, its shape is more dynamic, its front face retains the characteristics of the Audi family, the center grid is retained, mimicking the design of the fuel car's polygonal air intakes, the entire center grid is basically the same color as the body, and the body is integrated with the body. The daytime running lights on both sides show enough character to have a different pattern when lit internally and can be constantly changed, in addition to the turn signal lighting is also presented here. This time, the new car also adopts the split lamp design, headlights and dynamic air intake integrated, the lower spoiler and air intake structure is relatively complex, showing a sporty atmosphere, has a stronger visual impact.
The side of the body, the design of the double waistline outlines the SUV has a sense of power, the upper part of the waistline is divided into two segments, the lower part of the e-tron LOGO is hidden, the entire body has the Audi SUV models of the rounded dynamics and sense of power. The new car also uses a more dynamic wheel shape, SQ6 e-tron is more dynamic low wind resistance wheels, while equipped with red calipers. Body dimensions, the new car length, width and height were 4771/1993/1648mm, wheelbase of 2899mm, thanks to the new platform chassis structure, it has a short front and rear overhang, long wheelbase characteristics, maximizing the space advantage.
At the rear of the vehicle, the D-pillar slopes forward slightly, while the roof is pushed down slightly, giving the entire rear of the vehicle a dynamic look. Like the front daytime running lights, the OLED taillights at the rear of the vehicle can also be changed in style, and the new active digital light signature also points the way to the future of Audi's lighting technology, in addition to the taillights also adopting a through design. The vehicle's charging port is located at the right rear, making it easier to reverse and park into a charging space for charging.

Inside, the Q6 e-tron looks more welcoming overall, with a classic color scheme, coupled with large leather wraps and woodgrain accents, it looks at home, and ambient lighting is provided inside the car. The interior again emphasizes a sense of technology, which is mainly reflected in the new OLED technology 14.5-inch multimedia curved screen, 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and 10.9-inch co-pilot screen, together with the car's screen, and its shape is equally distinctive, even if the screen is dominated by the interior will not appear to have the same design.
First of all, the AR-HUD can display relevant speed, traffic signs, navigation and other information, its will have augmented reality vision and the image will float 200 meters away without distracting the driver's attention.AI-supported digital assistant is integrated in the car, the new voice assistant can understand more than 800 voice commands, it can also continuously learn based on the user's behavior and provide proactive suggestions. The new car system is based on the Android operating system, which can be upgraded OTA and various apps can be downloaded through the app store.The passenger screen can play videos separately without interfering with normal driving, while the co-driver can also help the driver navigate through the screen. The new car also comes with a 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with speakers set in the front headrests.
Based on the new E3 1.2 electronic architecture, users can experience unprecedented digitization, backed by a high-performance computing platform, which can control not only the infotainment system, but also the Intelligent Driver Assistance System, which will be quite powerful in terms of computing power.

The Q6 e-tron's steering wheel looks slimmer, and the buttons on the steering wheel are touch-activated with nice accents in order not to detract from the high-resolution dashboard. More buttons are integrated at the main driver's door, including lights, seat memory, door locks, and mirrors. The center console, on the other hand, omits physical buttons, and shortcut buttons will be set below the screen, while shortcut control buttons for driving modes and multimedia systems are set in front of the electronic shifter.
The SQ6 e-tron, on the other hand, puts a greater emphasis on sportiness, including a red ambient lighting display, a sportier and chunkier steering wheel, pedals with metal accents, and red seat stitching for enhanced visual impact.
Q6 e-tron adopts headrest integrated seats with good wraparound, the whole interior is relatively plain, while the seats of SQ6 e-tron are more sporty, showing strong driving desire.Q6 e-tron adopts the design of five seats, and the second row has independent air-conditioning vents and control area. The size of the trunk is not small, reaching 526L, to meet the needs of daily travel, while the backrest of the rear seats can also be put down in the proportion of 4:2:4, forming a flatter storage expansion space, reaching 1529L.In addition, the vehicle's front trunk, there is also a very deep storage space.

In terms of power, the Q6 e-tron will be equipped with a 100kWh battery pack, with a combined range of 625km, a motor with a maximum power of 285kW, a 0-100km/h acceleration of 5.9 seconds, a maximum speed of 210km/h, a four-wheel drive system, and a two-wheel drive model will be launched in the future according to market demand.The maximum power of the motor of the SQ6 e-tron is 380kW, with a 0-100km/h acceleration of 4.3 seconds, a maximum speed of 230km/h, and a four-wheel drive system. SQ6 e-tron has an electric motor with a maximum power of 380 kW, a 0-100km/h acceleration of 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 230km/h.
Thanks to the 800V technology, which enables a maximum charging capacity of 270 kW, the Q6 e-tron can be charged for 255km in just 10 minutes, and charging from 10% to 80% is controlled in approximately 21 minutes or less, while supporting Plug & Play and vehicle compatibility with charging station authorizations. If the charging station with 400V technology is used for charging, the 800V battery is automatically divided into two batteries of equal voltage, allowing parallel charging with a maximum power of up to 135 kW.
For assisted driving, the Q6 e-tron offers Adaptive Driver Assistance Plus, which will use high-precision maps and data from other vehicles and seek to reduce congestion and the most comfortable and fastest route through a combination of radar sensors, front-facing cameras, and ultrasonic sensors, which not only helps in accelerating the vehicle, keeping speed up, maintaining distance, and lane guidance, but also the Rear Parking Assist system, self Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-Collision Safety System and Fatigue Driving Warning System are all standard on the Audi Q6 e-tron.