Category: A6 E-Tron Avant

Audi A6 e-tron Avant Concept Part of All-Electric Lineup in Shanghai

Audi at Auto Shanghai 2023

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant concept is making its first public appearance, alongside the F1 show car, the urbansphere concept, and more.

With the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show going on right now, automotive enthusiasts of all kinds are being treated to a variety of future models and tech worth checking out from the other side of the globe, or wherever they may reside. That’s particularly true for Audi fans, as the German brand has brought out a pretty impressive lineup of all-electric vehicles that includes the Audi A6 e-tron Avant concept, the urbansphere concept, the Q4 e-tron, and the Q5 e-tron, along with its Formula 1 show car.

Fresh off its reveal last month, the Audi A6 e-tron Avant concept previews the future of wagons from the brand. Roughly the same size as the A6 Sportback e-tron, the A6 e-tron Avant rides on the upcoming PPE platform, while the sporty EV wagon utilizes an 800-volt charging technology with a 270 kW capacity, which can add 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes, as well as provide a range of up to 700 kilometers (435 miles) on the WLTP cycle. In terms of performance, Audi says its EV wagon will do 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in less than four seconds.

Audi at Auto Shanghai 2023

Meanwhile, the Audi urbansphere concept was developed for use in traffic-dense megacities with input from Chinese customers, and offers more interior space than any current product in the automaker’s lineup. It’s also a pretty nice place to be, thanks to its extensive use of premium materials, advanced technologies, and digital services to offer a luxurious and relaxing lounge-style experience for its occupants.

Audi at Auto Shanghai 2023

Finally, we have Audi’s Formula 1 show car, which is wearing a special “launch livery” to celebrate the brand’s arrival in that rapidly popular series in 2026 with a works engine program and race team. The racer will be powered by a newly-developed power unit consisting of a full hybrid drivetrain with a combustion engine, electric motor, battery, and electronic control unit, which is currently scheduled to run on the test bench before the end of this year.

Audi at Auto Shanghai 2023

Those in the vicinity of Shanghai can see all of this futuristic machinery in the flesh between now and April 27 at China’s oldest and most prestigious auto show, which is certainly worth witnessing in person, if possible

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Audi Puts A6 E-Tron Through the Paces at the Nurburgring

A6 E-Tron

The A6 E-Tron is out in the wild, lapping the Green Hell and getting closer to launch!

Audi recently previewed the new A6 E-Tron Avant, revealing its sleek styling. Now, as reported by our sister site, MotorAuthority, it appears Audi’s putting the sedan through its paces. Last month the A6 E-Tron showed up in the Arctic Circle for range testing. And this week it showed up at everybody’s favorite high-speed playground – the Nurburgring.

Now, because we didn’t license the spy photos directly, we can’t show you the A6 E-Tron on the Ring. So can click on the link above to see yourself. Or imagine with us… the A6 E-Tron tearing around the corners under extremely heavy camouflage. The overall shape matches the sleek profile of the concept car but lacks definition. It’s like looking at a naked mannequin and trying to imagine it wearing clothes.

Anyhoo, rather than stare at a mannequin or a car camouflaged to hide in plain sight, why not gaze at these gorgeous concept images from Audi’s press page? Better, right?

In reality, the car hidden in plain sight appears to stay true to the original concept. It wears Audi’s new design language that debuted with the E-Tron and E-Tron GT. A large grille opening framed by recessed ducts on the outer edges covers the front. Split headlights match the profile of other future models. In back, basic tail lights added to the anonymity of the test car. But it’s not a stretch to imagine it wearing a narrow band of lights like the concept car or the other E-Tron siblings.

A6 E-Tron

What we do know is the A6 E-Tron shares VW’s Premium Electric Platform. That puts it in good company with other electric vehicles from Audi, Porsche, and Bentley including other E-Tron models and the Porsche Macan EV. Power numbers are not final, but we hope to see the A6 E-Tron produced with the concept’s dual-motor setup. With an estimated 470 horsepower and 590 lb. feet of torque, it should sprint to 60 mph in under four seconds and provide a range of over 400 miles on a single charge.

A6 E-Tron

We’d love to see the unofficial lap times from the Nurburgring outing and find out how close those numbers are. But we’d settle for seeing the A6 E-Tron in person and getting behind the wheel. Audi has not revealed the A6 E-Tron’s interior which we expect will be similar to the E-Tron GT. That means a well-appointed cabin with an all-glass dashboard layout including the instrument panel, a large central touch-screen, and physical buttons for essential functions.

Audi has yet to announce an official launch date for the A6 E-Tron. Depending on testing, it could be later this year or sometime in 2023. Realistically it will follow the Q6 E-Tron crossover’s debut and then be followed by an A6 E-Tron Avant.

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Mark Webb is fascinated by anything automotive and particularly loves cars that are unusual or have a good story. He’s owned a variety of cars from 60’s muscle, Japanese imports, and oddities like a VW Thing and Porsche 924. After 20 years in the automotive and tech industries, he’s a walking encyclopedia of car info and is always on the lookout for his next project or a good road trip.