Audi A6 Sportback e-tron

Expanded A6 e-tron lineup

Audi has added an entry-level rear-wheel drive and an affordable quattro all-wheel drive version to its A6 e-tron lineup.

At the time of its world premiere in July, the lineup included two versions: the rear-wheel drive “A6 e-tron Performance” with a maximum system output of 280 kW, and the all-wheel drive “S6 e-tron” with a maximum output of 405 kW. The new models include the “A6 e-tron,” which combines rear-wheel drive with a small 83 kWh battery to make it more affordable, and the “A6 e-tron quattro,” which combines all-wheel drive with a large 100 kWh battery.

Orders for the new models have started in Europe, with the A6 Sportback e-tron priced at 62,800 euros, the A6 Avant e-tron at 64,450 euros, the A6 Sportback e-tron quattro at 79,800 euros, and the A6 Avant e-tron quattro at 81,450 euros.

Entry-level specifications that ensure sufficient performance

The rear-wheel-drive A6 e-tron has a system output of 210 kW (240 kW with launch control) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds. With 800V technology and a DC charging output of 225 kW, the Sportback can be charged for up to 260 km of range in just 10 minutes, while the Avant can be charged for 245 km.

The A6 Sportback e-tron has a maximum range of 627 km, while the A6 Avant e-tron has a maximum range of 598 km. The A6 Sportback e-tron is the most economical model in the A6 family, and is likely to attract the interest of more customers.

The A6 e-tron quattro, equipped with the quattro all-wheel drive system, has a maximum system output of 315 kW (340 kW when using launch control) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. A 10-minute charge allows the Sportback to travel up to 290 km, while the Avant can travel 280 km. The A6 Sportback e-tron quattro has a maximum range of 716 km, while the A6 Avant e-tron quattro has a maximum range of 685 km.

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