The Audi A6 e-tron concept debuted at the Auto Shanghai 2021 trade fair as the forerunner of an innovative family of all-electric volume models. Audi is now launching the A6 e-tron12 as a Sportback and Avant. As the second model on the PPE platform, the upper mid-size vehicle picks up on the familiar product strengths of performance, range, efficiency, and charging. It is also the platform’s first model with a flat floor concept. The exterior is powerful, sporty, and perfectly proportioned. Audi’s new design philosophy defines the interior. Depending on the equipment level, the A6 e-tron12 offers many innovative features, such as second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, a panoramic glass roof that becomes opaque at the touch of a button and illuminated rings at the rear. The A6 e-tron12 and S6 e-tron34 can be ordered from September 2024 as Sportback and Avant versions. Prices at market launch are 75,600 euros for the A6 Sportback e-tron performance1 and 99,500 euros for the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron3.
The most important facts about the new
Slim design of the daytime running lights and a wide Singleframe
A continuous aluminum-look strip from the A-pillar to the roof spoiler of the A6 Avant e-tron2
Second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, now power folding
Eight exterior colors: Magnetic gray uni, Glacier white metallic, Typhoon gray metallic, Mythos black metallic, Plasma blue metallic, Malpelo blue metallic. Daytona gray pearl effect and Siam beige metallic exclusively for S line and S model.
Sporty design and aerodynamics do not contradict each other: cw-value 0.21 (Sportback), 0.24 (Avant)
Lighting technology
Lighting design, range of functions, and road safety significantly increased
Second-generation digital OLED rear lights show specific light signatures with warning symbols alongside regular light graphics
Ten digital OLED panels in the rear lights with a total of 450 segments
Number of pixels per digital OLED panel 2.0: 45 segments
First Audi model on the European market with illuminated rings at the rear (dependent on configuration)
Active digital light signature for headlights and rear lights
Eight digital light signatures for digital daytime running lights of the Matrix LED headlights and digital OLED rear lights 2.0, displayed via MMI and myAudi app
Communication light, including proximity detection, warns road users with special symbols
Interior design, display and operating concept
Three-dimensionally designed applications ensure a generous feeling of space
Interior conveys clear structures and emphasizes a homely ambiance
Softwrap extends from the doors across the entire width of the control panel
Digital exterior mirror displays are ergonomically positioned on the inside of the door at viewing height on the A-pillar
Audi MMI panoramic display, with a curved design and OLED technology, consists of an 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch MMI touch display
Optional 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display with Active Privacy Mode
Optional augmented reality head-up display
New panoramic glass roof with switchable opacity
Infotainment and digital services
Store for third-party apps integrated directly into the vehicle
Function on demand: subsequent expansion of vehicle functions
Software updates available via over-the-air (OTA)
“Audi assistant” deeply integrated into the vehicle and is a self-learning system
Integration of ChatGPT
Enhanced e-tron route planner
Assistance systems
Standard safety features include park assist plus, a reversing camera, traffic sign-based speed limiter, camera-based traffic sign recognition, adaptive speed assist, park assist plus with distance display, lane departure warning, distraction and drowsiness detection.
Drive and recuperation
Highly integrated components, compact design, and optimized in-house production
30 percent less installation space required for electric motors, weight of motors reduced by around 20 percent
Focus on efficiency, acoustics, and modular design
Use of ASM (asynchronous motor) on the front axle and PSM (permanent-magnet synchronous motor) on the rear axle
Hairpin winding maximizes current flow in the stator of the electric motor
Rotor and stator with an innovative direct cooling system
Energy-efficient silicon carbide semiconductors in pulse inverters
Dry sump lubrication and electric oil pump in the gearbox
Optimized acoustics thanks to mounts cast into the housing
Direct oil cooling of the electric motors for increased power density
Avoidance of heavy rare earths as far as possible
At market launch, there are two performance levels for each body style:
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance1: 270 kW system output, rear-wheel drive, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds
Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance2: 270 kW system output, rear-wheel drive, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds
Audi S6 Sportback e-tron3: 370 kW system output (405 kW with launch control), quattro, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds (with launch control)
Audi S6 Avant e-tron4: 370 kW system output (405 kW with launch control), quattro, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds (launch control)
Top speed of the A6 e-tron performance12 up to 210 km/h, S model up to 240 km/h
Recuperation with high efficiency and availability
Up to 220 kW of regenerative braking possible
Brake blending for a smooth and consistent pedal feel
Axis-specific blending is possible
Battery, charging, and intelligent thermal management
Lithium-ion battery with a gross storage capacity of 100 kWh (net 94.9 kWh)
Maximum charging power of up to 270 kW at corresponding high-performance chargers (HPC)
11 kW charging power with alternating current (AC), 22 kW planned in the life cycle
Twelve modules with 180 prismatic cells (15 cells connected in series)
Later entry-level variant with ten modules and a gross storage capacity of 83 kWh
Cell chemistry enables around 30 percent higher energy density
Battery integrated into the vehicle’s crash structure and cooling system
Homogeneous heat transfer thanks to the cooling plate integrated into the battery housing
Underbody protection made of fiber composite material saves weight
High-voltage battery assembly at the headquarters in Ingolstadt
Battery Management Controller (BMCe) regulates current
HV battery from PPE enables efficient bank charging at 400-volt charging stations
Predictive thermal management
Thermal management enables post and continuous conditioning of the HV battery
Battery heater for preconditioning the HV battery
Chassis and steering
The proven Audi DNA also characterizes the suspension and steering components – impressive driving dynamics and first-class comfort
Front axle with improved steering behavior for optimized road holding and driving dynamics
High steering precision and more steering feel with adapted software for flat-floor concept
Audi A6 e-tron12 with dynamic suspension featuring steel springs with sporty, dynamic characteristic and good comfort as standard; air suspension is available as an option
Audi S6 e-tron34 with sporty air suspension “adaptive air suspension” as standard (high comfort, level control, and different trim positions)
Low ride height in drive select mode efficiency for maximum improvement in aerodynamics and more range
S6 e-tron34: different dimensioning of the electric motors on the rear and front axles and rear-biased torque distribution for dynamic handling
Depending on the variant and equipment, either equipped with special, rolling resistance and energy consumption-optimized or particularly high-grip performance tires
Market launch and prices
The A6 e-tron12 and the S6 e-tron34, both as Sportback and Avant, will be available to order from September 2024.
Prices start at 75,600 euros for the A6 Sportback e-tron performance1 and 77,250 euros for the A6 Avant e-tron performance2. The S6 Sportback e-tron3 costs 99,500 euros and the price for the S6 Avant e-tron4 is 101,150 euros.
A model with a smaller battery will represent an attractively priced entry into the A6 e-tron family.
Production and sustainability
Second all-electric model from Ingolstadt and net carbon-neutral production1
State-of-the-art production technology: battery assembly for models based on the PPE at the Ingolstadt site
Audi 360factory: Integration of the individual production steps into existing structures and processes
In the paint shop in Ingolstadt, new automated production technology supports employees
Use of recycled materials in the interior and exterior
Doors and flaps made from aluminum
