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Battery preconditioning optimizes charging performance to minimize charging times Predictive thermal management puts battery cells in the ideal temperature range while approaching a charging station The Audi e-tron route planner provides charging station information – including the number of available stations, payment options, and more Audi offers helpful functions in its electric model series that significantly shorten charging times and make it much easier to find charging stations. The key to optimal charging success There are several basic factors that promote fast charging: Sufficient preconditioning Battery temperature in ideal temperature range of +25°C to +45°C Low state of charge (SoC) at charging start Moderate interior climate control during charging Sufficient power output at charging station How battery temperature affects charging times The temperature of the high-voltage battery (HV battery) has a significant impact on the maximum power output, the charging time, and ultimately the battery’s own service life. In order to ensure optimal charging performance and fast charging stops in low or high outside temperatures, the HV battery must be sufficiently preconditioned. The ideal range for charging the HV battery is between 25 and 45 degrees Celsius. Temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius can damage the battery’s electronics and chemical components. At the same time, temperatures below 25 degrees Celsius increase the battery’s internal electrical resistance, which means that charging will take longer. For this reason, the Q6 e-tron, A6 e-tron, e-tron GT, and Q4 e-tron model series feature a predictive thermal management system designed to put the battery cells in the ideal temperature range while approaching a DC fast-charging (HPC) station. The process of achieving this ideal charging condition is known as preconditioning. It works by heating the battery in cold temperatures and cooling it in warm temperatures.

Tradition unites: for the twelfth time, Audi brings personalization to life at the Italian design fair Perfection in detail: business flagship A6 Avant impresses with an upgraded interior in Baikal Blue and Neodymium Gold New colors and materials for Audi exclusive’s 30th anniversary: “Material Bar” shows the variety of personal design Having set standards in the personalization of premium vehicles since 1995, Audi is celebrating the 30th anniversary of top-level customization this year. For the occasion, Audi exclusive is premiering new colors and materials that give the business flagship A6 Avant a unique character. At Milan Design Week from April 7 to 13, the master of upgrades will unveil a special representative of the luxury model. In addition to the wide range of personalization options made possible by Audi exclusive, exhibitions on aerodynamics and lighting technology provide interesting insights. Your car is an unmistakable expression of your personality – that is the philosophy of Audi exclusive. With countless options for personalization, customers can design their vehicle as a one-of-a-kind model. The highest quality materials and a passion for detail are the foundation of individual luxury. The new A6 Avant impresses with perfect proportions that feature a long wheelbase, large wheels, and sculpted body. At Milan Design Week, Audi exclusive will unveil an upgraded version of the luxury model. The sports seats are finished in a luxurious combination of Baikal Blue and Neodymium Gold with contrasting stitching in Baikal Blue. In combination with the Vanadium applications, the A6 Avant takes elegance and exclusivity to perfection. “Neodymium is a metal that occurs naturally in combination with minerals. Our selection of colors was inspired by this luxurious element,” said Color & Trim Designer Nadine Wolfinger. “Combined with the intense hue of Baikal Blue, the interior takes on a particularly elegant appearance.

This currently applies to the Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi A6, Audi A6 e-tron, and Audi Q6 e-tron model series, which have Android-based infotainment systems as their operating systems. The Audi Application Store: digital portfolio continues to grow The AirConsole offering is part of the Audi Application Store, which provides apps specially developed for use in the vehicle – from streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube and DAZN to news portals such as Articly. With a broad and market-specific range of third-party apps, Audi is creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem that is constantly being expanded. In addition to the infotainment system, the Audi Application Store and smartphone interface are required to use the store. The Audi Application Store is directly integrated into the MMI. A myAudi account and active data connection are also necessary. As part of the package, customers receive a monthly volume of data that can also be used for streaming in the vehicle.

Audi A6 e-tron As the second model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the Audi A6 e-tron continues the PPE’s familiar product strengths of performance, range, efficiency, and charging. It is also the platform’s first model with a flat floor concept. The exterior is powerful, sporty, and perfectly proportioned. The interior exemplifies Audi's new design philosophy.

Two additional models in the full-size class will follow in May 2025 with the launch of the Audi A6 Avant e-hybrid* and Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid*. Deliveries in Europe, North America and China In Europe (excluding Germany), Audi brand deliveries declined slightly, by 3 percent, to 112,707 vehicles in the first three months of the year. Deliveries of fully electric models grew strongly with more than 25,129 units, an increase of 50.4 percent vis-à-vis the same quarter of the previous year. In its home market of Germany, Audi recorded an increase of 4.8 percent with 48,447 vehicles delivered. There were 8,640 deliveries of fully electric models, representing a plus of 59 percent. In terms of deliveries across all drive types, Audi recorded the best first quarter in its history in countries including Poland, Austria and Croatia. In North America (excluding Mexico), the brand recorded a slight decline of 2.1 percent with 48,599 vehicles handed over to customers. This is primarily due to the model initiative, with many models currently undergoing a generational change. Deliveries in China amounted to 144,471 vehicles, down 7.0 percent on the previous year. The main reason for this is the intense competition in the local market.Audi is therefore focusing, among other things, on rapidly expanding its portfolio of electric vehicles and strengthening its setup in China with market-specific models, production and local partners. Five world premieres took center stage at Auto Shanghai 2025, the A6L e-tron among them. With the AUDI E5 Sportback, the first production model from the new electric brand AUDI, the company delivered on its promise of shorter product development times. Two more models will follow in the coming years. Developed specifically for the Chinese market, the sister brand focuses on fully electric vehicles and appeals to new and particularly tech-savvy customer groups.

Program for Germany, Status: 01/21/25 1/2 Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance Drivetrain / transmission / battery Drive type Rear-wheel drive Number of electric motors front axle / rear axle 0 / 1 Electrical maximum output in kW 270 Max. output in launch control mode in kW 280 Electrical torque output front / rear in Nm (lb-ft) - / 565 (416.7) Battery type / number of cells Lithium-Ion / 180 Gross / net battery capacity in kWh 100 / 94.9 Max. charging capacity AC / DC in kW 11 / 270 Charging time DC 10-80% in min 21 Charging time AC 0-100%, 3ph 16A@230V in min 600 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 Voltage level of the HV battery in volts 800 Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 225 / 55 R 19 | 245 / 50 R 19 Wheels (basic) Forged aluminum 8 J x 19 | Forged aluminum 8.5 x 19 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 16.4 Turning circle in m (ft) 12.3 (40.4) Brake system ESC/ABS/EBD/ brake unit, hydraulic brake assist; front: aluminum fixed caliper; rear: floating caliper with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 350 (13.8) / 350 (13.8) Performance / range Top speed in km/h (mph) 210 (130.5) (governed) electrical acceleration, 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in s 5.4 Electrical range, combined in km (mi) 627 - 720 (389.6 - 447.4) Consumption / emission* Electric power consumption, combined in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi) 17.0 - 14.8 CO₂ emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 0 CO₂ class A Servicing / guarantee (Germany) Service interval 2 years Vehicle / paint / rust perforation guarantee 2 / 3 / 12 years Insurance classification in Germany: third party / fully comprehensive / part-comprehensive 19 / 26 / 26 Program for Germany, Status: 01/21/25 2/2 Weights / loads Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2185 / 2260 / 2760 (4817.1 / 4982.4

Program for Germany, Status: 01/21/25 1/2 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance Drivetrain / transmission / battery Drive type Rear-wheel drive Number of electric motors front axle / rear axle 0 / 1 Electrical maximum output in kW 270 Max. output in launch control mode in kW 280 Electrical torque output front / rear in Nm (lb-ft) - / 565 (416.7) Battery type / number of cells Lithium-Ion / 180 Gross / net battery capacity in kWh 100 / 94.9 Max. charging capacity AC / DC in kW 11 / 270 Charging time DC 10-80% in min 21 Charging time AC 0-100%, 3ph 16A@230V in min 600 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 Voltage level of the HV battery in volts 800 Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 225 / 55 R 19 | 245 / 50 R 19 Wheels (basic) Forged aluminum 8 J x 19 | Forged aluminum 8.5 x 19 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 16.4 Turning circle in m (ft) 12.3 (40.4) Brake system ESC/ABS/EBD/ brake unit, hydraulic brake assist; front: aluminum fixed caliper; rear: floating caliper with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 350 (13.8) / 350 (13.8) Performance / range Top speed in km/h (mph) 210 (130.5) (governed) electrical acceleration, 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in s 5.4 Electrical range, combined in km (mi) 673 - 756 (418.2 - 469.8) Consumption / emission* Electric power consumption, combined in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi) 15.9 - 14.0 CO₂ emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 0 CO₂ class A Program for Germany, Status: 01/21/25 2/2 Servicing / guarantee (Germany) Service interval 2 years Vehicle / paint / rust perforation guarantee 2 / 3 / 12 years Insurance classification in Germany: third party / fully comprehensive / part-comprehensive 19 / 26 / 26 Weights / loads Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2175 / 2250 / 2750 (4795.1 / 4960.4

After the large A6, A7 Sportback, A8, and Q7 models, the offering became available to the compact class with the new A3 Sportback in the summer of 2020. The Audi Q8 followed in the fall. The Q3 and Q3 Sportback are the most recent plug-in hybrid models. The compact SUVs constitute the new entry into the world of electrified Q models. All current plug-in hybrid models from Audi carry the “TFSI e” abbreviation. Intelligent drive management system: driving modes and recuperation The first aspect of the target triangle in the development work for the PHEV models stands for a confident driving experience. The drive concept of the PHEVs provides great efficiency and high recuperation power. As a result, a large portion of everyday journeys can be covered on purely electric power and with zero local emissions. At low speeds, what is known as the Acoustic Vehicle Alert System generates the legally prescribed e‑sound. In “Auto Hybrid” mode, which is the main operating mode, the TFSI and the electric motor divide up the work intelligently and with maximum efficiency, using fully electric power at low speeds, predominantly the TFSI engine at higher speeds, and often a combination of the two. The electric motor provides support when accelerating or wherever there is a high load requirement. When the driver depresses the accelerator firmly, the interplay between the electric motor and the gasoline engine creates a powerful boost. When accelerating from low rotational speeds, for example, the electric motor bridges the tenths of a second that the turbocharger needs to build up pressure. When driving at consistent rotational speeds, it sometimes functions as an alternator, thereby shifting the load point of the TFSI to operating ranges with higher efficiency. The predictive operating strategy helps with consumption reduction and recuperation in driving operation.