Overview

• TopGear reported, citing unnamed insiders, that Audi has canceled plans for a battery-electric RS6 e-tron.
• The Drive published new photos of a battery-powered RS6 prototype testing at an Audi facility and at the Nürburgring.
• An Audi spokesperson declined to discuss future products but said the company is working on performance models based on the PPE platform.
• The Drive noted the conflict between the insider claim and the testing images, acknowledging that prototypes do not guarantee production.
• Audi’s broader EV push continues with the A6 e-tron family earning strong range reviews and the RS e-tron GT Performance serving as a current electric halo model.