Audi Sharpens EV Strategy With Australia-Ready Q6 E‑Tron and China’s Near‑Production AUDI E SUV

Overview

• The base Q6 e‑tron for Australia is priced at $99,900 plus on-road costs in SUV and Sportback forms, with executives saying deals will transact below the Luxury Car Tax to capitalize on FBT lease incentives.
• The entry Q6 uses the PPE platform with a 75.8 kWh battery and a 185 kW rear motor, runs an 800‑volt system with DC charging capped at 225 kW, and targets roughly 22 minutes for a 10–80% charge.
• Road tests report the standard suspension rides firmly, with a notable improvement only when the $4,900 Tech Pro Pack adds adaptively damped air suspension.
• Audi and SAIC unveiled the AUDI E SUV concept at the Guangzhou Auto Show with dual motors rated at 671 hp, an 800‑volt 109 kWh pack, a CLTC range above 700 km, and a 0–100 km/h time of about five seconds, with market launch expected in 2026.
• A China-specific A6L e‑tron with a 107 kWh battery and a 770 km CLTC range will be built in Changchun under the Audi‑FAW joint venture, as leaders call the China program the brand’s largest model initiative.