Audi reveals all-electric Q6 e-tron SUV, its first next-generation EV

Audi on Monday revealed its new all-electric Q6 e-tron SUV, the primary manufacturing automobile on its next-generation electrical automobile structure.

The Volkswagen-owned luxurious carmaker says the brand new “Premium Platform Electrical” opens up new ranges of know-how for Audi, together with a speedy EV recharge time of 158 miles in 10 minutes.

The automobile ushers within the subsequent era of EVs for Audi, which continues to supply extra all-electric and plug-in hybrid EVs despite growth slowing recently for EVs.

Audi confirmed it plans to introduce about 20 new or considerably redesigned fashions and derivatives globally via 2025, greater than half of which will likely be electrical.

Ordering for the Q6 e-tron quattro in addition to an “S” efficiency variant will open this month in Europe, beginning at 74,400 euros or about $81,000, and 93,800 euros, or $102,030, respectively. The Q6 e-tron has an estimated vary on a single cost of 625 kilometers, or 388 miles, primarily based on European testing requirements.

Prime efficiency specs for the U.S. embrace as much as 510 horsepower, max velocity of 143 miles per hour and 0 mph to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds.

Audi mentioned the U.S. mannequin is predicted to attain greater than 300 miles on a single cost.

Actual pricing, vary and mannequin particulars for the U.S. are anticipated nearer to when the midsize SUV goes on sale domestically later this 12 months, in line with an Audi spokesman.

Audi at present presents all-electric This autumn and Q8 SUVs in addition to a $106,500 GT sedan within the U.S. market.

The Q6 e-tron encompasses a new however acquainted Audi design together with smooth headlamps, mesh-style grille and an total aggressive exterior design.

The brand new EV platform consists of an 800-volt battery structure and a most charging capability of 270 kilowatt hours.