Audi’s upcoming A6 E-Tron has been noticed testing for the primary time as a wagon, or Avant because the automaker likes to name the sensible physique type.
The A6 E-Tron is a mid-size electrical automobile previewed by a idea of the identical identify on the 2021 Shanghai auto present. The idea confirmed the automobile in its commonplace sedan (or probably hatchback) physique type.
Audi adopted up the unique idea final 12 months with the A6 Avant E-Tron idea previewing the wagon physique type for the A6 E-Tron.
The sedan is anticipated to debut early subsequent 12 months as a 2024 or 2025 mannequin. The wagon ought to comply with roughly six to 12 months later. Each are a 12 months late on account of software program growth points plaguing quite a lot of EVs on the Volkswagen Group, together with Audi’s Q6 E-Tron which is on monitor for a debut later this 12 months. A associated Porsche Macan EV will debut in early 2024.
Audi A6 Avant E-Tron idea
Because the spy pictures point out, the A6 Avant E-Tron will intently resemble the idea model. There will likely be some variations for manufacturing, just like the taller floor clearance, in addition to precise aspect mirrors as an alternative of the present automotive’s digicam stalks. The LED gentle bar that fashioned the taillights of the idea is anticipated to stay, although with a extra conservative design.
Each the Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron will likely be among the many first automobiles based mostly on VW Group’s PPE devoted EV platform designed for high-volume luxurious fashions.
Audi has confirmed the A6 E-Tron will supply single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains. Audi used a dual-motor setup within the idea rated at 469 hp. Audi additionally stated the idea was fitted with a 100-kwh battery good for greater than 300 miles of vary and able to charging from 5-80% in lower than 25 minutes because of 800-volt know-how.
Audi Sport might also supply a high-performance RS 6 E-Tron with greater than 600 hp. The sedan model of this high-performance EV could have already been noticed.
