Revealed for the very first time last year, the Audi A6 electric is a model that says a lot about what the future holds when it comes to Audi e-tron models, the name that was given to the German manufacturer’s electric vehicles.
With your Audi Lauzon dealership, find out everything we know about the A6 Avant e-tron electric concept, which –according to Audi- should be on our Canadian roads in a near future.
New technologies to come, with the A6 electric
The most important new technology that was demonstrated with the Audi A6 e-tron is the all-new Premium Platform Electric, or PPE for short. This platform is specially designed to be at the heart of several upcoming Audi e-tron models.
It is a modular system that was developed alongside another German manufacturer –Porsche- and which should be used in the manufacturing of a wide variety of vehicles from different segments. When it comes to Audi, the very first vehicle to be built on this platform should be one found among the C segment, which includes midsize models like the Audi A6.
Given that future plans for the PPE platform is to ensure that it is made available to a wider variety of models, it is not only interesting in the context of the A6 e-tron, but also in regards to all other Audi electric models.
If you would like to find out more about Audi and electric vehicles, then take a look at our article that summarizes the impressive 2023 e-tron specs sheet.
Electric Powertrain — Range, Battery and Charge
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is an electric SUV that clearly demonstrates what the future of electric mobility could look like. In fact, Audi presents a concept vehicle that could reach up to 700 km in electric range, placing it easily among the best electric vehicles in this regard.
This SUV is also equipped with an 800 V charging system, which means that it can be charged with a capacity of up to 270 kW. To help you understand these numbers in a more practical way, Audi explains that this car could recuperate a 300 km range in only 10 minutes.
The electric range and charging times are not the only important aspects to consider: the manufacturer has also reassured performance amateurs that the most powerful of the Audi A6 Avant e-tron models could reach the 0 – 100 km/hr in under 4 seconds. It is clear that this car is the perfect combination of performance and economy!
Exterior Design and Dimensions
The exterior of the Audi A6 Avant e-tron luxury vehicle is quite striking. In fact, length and width create a stunning contrast when taking into account its height. Here are the dimensions:
- Length: 195.6- inches
- Width: 76.8- inches
- Height: 56.4- inches
To give you a better idea of what this means, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron is wider but not as high as the RS6, which is the high performance A6 trim. If you would like to find out more about this wagon with outstanding capacities, take a look at our article on the Audi RS6 and its price.
This imposing stature is aided by 22- inch wheels, which leaves very little space for front and rear overhangs. It is a car with an aggressive, imposing and –mostly- athletic design.
Moreover, the all-new PPE platform allows Audi vehicles with which they are built to provide buyers with a more spacious interior, including more legroom at the front and back. This is, of course, something the Audi A6 Avant e-tron also provides.
Price and Release Date
Audi has not yet revealed a release date or price for the Audi A6 e-tron, even though several things seem to point to the fact that the model will definitely reach the production stage. In fact, Audi spokespeople have stated that production for this concept car would probably begin in a very near future.
Moreover, given that the Audi A6 plays an integral role on the Canadian market, it is almost certain that Audi Canada will be offering the Audi A6 Avant e-tron here; that is if this model actually makes it way to the production stage.
When it comes to a specific arrival date, we will obviously have to be patient; however, we can certainly hope to see it cruising our streets in the next few years, given that the automobile manufacturer seems very keen on producing vehicles on the all-new PPE platform, which was presented on the Audi A3 Avant e-tron.
When it comes to base price, we are dealing here with an Audi that is similar in size to the Audi A7 hatchback, which begins at $ 87,650. Taking into consideration the electric motor, for the Audi A6 electric, you can probably expect a price of around $ 100,000. This price would actually give it an advantage over others in the luxury electric vehicle segment, which includes the Tesla Model S that sells at a base price of $ 121,990.
So, if you would like to find out more about the whole Audi luxury vehicle family, come and visit us at Audi Lauzon today, your dealership in Laval, close to Montreal.
