Audi on Monday revealed its new all-electric Q6 e-tron SUV, the first production vehicle on its next-generation electric vehicle architecture.
The Volkswagen
-owned luxury carmaker says the new “Premium Platform Electric” opens up new levels of technology for Audi, including a rapid EV recharge time of 158 miles in 10 minutes.
The vehicle ushers in the next generation of EVs for Audi, which continues to offer more all-electric and plug-in hybrid EVs despite growth slowing recently for EVs.
Audi confirmed it plans to introduce about 20 new or significantly redesigned models and derivatives globally through 2025, more than half of which will be electric.
Ordering for the Q6 e-tron quattro as well as an “S” performance variant will open this month in Europe, starting at 74,400 euros or about $81,000, and 93,800 euros, or $102,030, respectively. The Q6 e-tron has an estimated range on a single charge of 625 kilometers, or 388 miles.
Top performance specifications for the U.S. include up to 510 horsepower, max speed of 143 miles per hour and 0 mph to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.
Exact pricing and model details for the U.S. are expected closer to when the midsize SUV goes on sale domestically later this year, according to an Audi spokesman.
Audi currently offers all-electric Q4 and Q8 SUVs as well as a $106,500 GT sedan in the U.S. market.
The Q6 e-tron features a new but familiar Audi design including sleek headlamps, mesh-style grille and an overall aggressive exterior design.
The new EV platform includes an 800-volt battery architecture and a maximum charging capacity of 270 kilowatt hours.
Source: CNBC
