The Audi Q6 e-tron Performance, positioned just below the Q6 e-tron Quattro and SQ6 e-tron in the lineup, offers a compelling blend of power and efficiency. Equipped with a single motor driving the rear axle, it generates 322 hp (326 ps/240 kW), allowing for a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time of 6.6 seconds.
Although less powerful than the Q6 e-tron Quattro, which delivers 382 hp (387 ps/285 kW) and achieves the same acceleration in 5.9 seconds, the Q6 e-tron Performance is no slouch. It features a 100 kWh battery pack (94.9 kWh net) shared with its siblings, providing a WLTP-rated range of 398 miles (641 km). Audi emphasizes its rapid charging capability, adding 162 miles (260 km) of range in just ten minutes at a fast charging station.
Now available for order in Germany, the Audi Q6 e-tron Performance starts at €68,800 ($74,783), offering a cost-effective entry into Audi’s latest electric series, priced €5,900 ($6,413) less than the Q6 e-tron Quattro. While Audi has not yet fully detailed the available features for this new model, it is expected to include advanced options, possibly as extras.
Depending on the trim, the Q6 e-tron is equipped with features such as a 10.9-inch display for the front passenger, an augmented reality head-up display, a 14.5-inch infotainment system, an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster, a digital assistant, and a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system with 22 speakers.
The electric crossover provides 18.6 cu-ft (526 liters) of cargo space, expandable to 54 cu-ft (1,529 liters) with the rear seats folded down, along with a front trunk (frunk) that adds another 2.3 cu-ft (64 liters) of storage. The SQ6 e-tron starts at €93,800 ($101,957), scheduled for release in August.