The German car manufacturer Audi has revealed the A6 e-tron concept, making for a huge step in the future of automobiles. First presented during Auto Shanghai 2021, the A6 e-tron is the Audi’s first look at fully electric future for the volumes market. Further, its expected to commence booking from September 2024 for the Sportback and Avant body styles. These models will have enhanced performance, range, efficiency, and charging system based on PPE platform with a flat car floor.
Exterior Design: Elegant and Progressive
Powerful and Sporty Aesthetics
Therefore, the outlines of the A6 e-tron can be described as power driven and sporty. Especially, the proportions of individual details are impeccable. Its front part is both concordant and expressive. Further, its sharp LDRs and narrow grille give the impression of the car’s slim profile and a cutting-wide bearing on the road. Located at the front of the car and completely enclosed and inverted is a single frame. That incorporates a black mask housing the headlights, sensors for ADAS, and intakes of air.
Aerodynamic Excellence
The new A6 e-tron comes with a sleek roofline, which on a relatively low, wide part of the car. Through thin quattro blisters, the vehicle gets muscled shape on the edges. Further, a black insert in the zone of the battery boasts a stylish step forward and enhanced side outline. The Avant variant has a low roof line, kicking glass and a sharp D-pillar with Aluminum-look trim from A-pillar to roof spoiler line.
Tailored Variants of Audi A6 E-tron
Up to eight exterior colors are offered for Audi A6 e-tron; Glacier white metallic, Magnetic gray solid, Mythos black metallic and Typhoon gray metallic. The color palette of the S line and S models only can be Daytona gray pearl finish and Siam beige metallic. Wheel choices start with 19-inch five-arm ‘dynamic’ five-spoke wheels. Whereas, it can go up to optional 21-inch versions which include six Audi Sport designs.
Superior Aerodynamics of Audi A6 E-tron
Class-Leading Performance
The legacy of Audi’s grand tradition of excellent aerodynamics is seen in the Audi A6 e-tron through a cw value of 0.21 for the Sportback and 0.24 for the Avant. Further, its one of the best vehicle in the segment produced by the VW Group. Aerodynamic modifications consist of air beaters, a cool-air intake as a management work, and a very airtight underfloor.
Innovative Lighting Technology
Advanced Features of Audi A6 E-tron
With best-in-segment lighting technology with digital daytime running lights with LED technology and second-gen digital OLED rear lights are prominent in the Audi A6 e-tron. These features ensures instant communication with the car making it safer on roads. The second gen digital OLED rear lights comprise ten panels with 450 segments and specific lit signatures with the warning symbols.
Interior and Infotainment: A Digital Stage
User-Centric Design
The interior of the A6 e-tron is designed considering the user prespective, featuring a three-dimensional, high-contrast layout. The MMI 11.9inch panoramic display combined with Audi virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch MMI touch display, further displaying a digital stage with a clear visual design. Optional features comprises a 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display with Active Privacy Mode and an augmented reality head-up display.
Enhanced Connectivity
Further, keeping the current content over the air updates are available for the infotainment system in the A6 e-tron as it uses Android Automotive OS. Moreover, Audi’s app store offers access to a wide range of apps, even of YouTube, and the enhanced e-tron route planner. Additionally, the Voice control and the Audi assistant, operates on the AI technology of ChatGPT, offering intuitive interaction with the vehicle.
Impressive Range and Charging Capabilities of Audi A6 E-tron
High Efficiency and Performance
The A6 e-tron delivers a range of up to 756km powered by a 100-kWh battery. Further, generating an output of up to 270 kW for the A6 Sportback/Avant e-tron performance. Especially, in just 5.4 seconds it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. Moreover, with launch control the S6 e-tron34 models deliver up to 405 kW, achieving a range of up to 675 kilometers.
Rapid Charging
Further, enabling the rapid charge is the 800-volt technology supports a maximum DC charging capacity of 270 kW in the A6 e-tron. Basically, in just 10 minutes it can recharge for a range of up to 310 kilometers. Additional features to maximize efficiency comprise Plug & Charge compatibility and a sophisticated recuperation system.
Driving Dynamics and Assistance Systems of Audi A6 E-tron
Precision and Comfort
Creating a perfect blend between the ride comfort and sporty handling is the précised suspension. Further, the A6 e-tron adaps to the road conditions and enhanced aerodynamics is the optional adaptive air suspension. The rear-biased all-wheel drive system in the S6 e-tron34 further improves driving dynamics.
Advanced Assistance
Standard driver assistance systems in the A6 e-tron include park assist plus, a reversing camera, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and more. The high-resolution map data and swarm data enhances the comfort and safety of driving through the adaptive driving assistant plus.
Market Launch and Pricing
Availability of Audi A6 E-tron
Further, the bookings for the Audi A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron34, both in Sportback and Avant versions shall commence from September 2024. The A6 Sportback e-tron performance1 starting cost is 75,600 euros. While the S6 Sportback e-tron3 will cost 99,500 euros. Additional models with rear-wheel or quattro drive will follow, catering to various market needs.
