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Even in this situation, i.e., even when using ABS, the electric motors continue to recuperate at the same performance level. The transition from electric brake recuperation via the electric drive systems to mechanical braking via the hydraulically actuated friction brakes is imperceptible to the driver. Brake blending ensures a well-controlled pedal feeling with a clearly defined, constant pressure point. As is typical for Audi, the Audi A6 e-tron also gives the driver the option of two-stage recuperation, adjustable via the paddles on the steering wheel with a deceleration of up to 1.5 m/s2. Coasting is also possible. Here, the vehicle rolls freely when the driver removes their foot from the accelerator, without additional friction torque. As an additional option, the Audi A6 e-tron has driving mode B, which comes very close to what is commonly called the “one-pedal feeling”. This mode offers the strongest recuperation. In combination with predictive driving, driving mode B lets the driver perform nearly all braking maneuvers without using the brake pedal. If the driver selects the automatic function in the MMI, the vehicle recuperates automatically. It uses parameters such as the route data stored in the navigation system, including incline, curve radii, city signs, and speed limits. Another important factor is the traffic on the road ahead. Several components are integrated into the recuperation process: the two electric motors, the HCP5 and HCP1 computers, the long-range radar, and the front camera for adaptive cruise control to scan the traffic on the road ahead, the integrated brake control system (iBS) for brake control and blending, i.e., to transition between the friction brakes and recuperation, and the HCP3, so that the recuperation performance is visible to the driver in the Audi virtual cockpit. The A6 e-tron also features an electronic brake control system. The technology combines the brake booster and ABS/ESC controls in one system component.

The A6 e-tron family is expanding: Audi is launching an entry-level variant with rear-wheel drive and a more affordable variant with quattro drive. The new drive variants are now available to order. The A6 Sportback e-tron costs 62,800 euros, and the A6 Avant e-tron 64,450 euros. The price for the A6 Sportback e-tron quattro is 79,800 euros, and for the A6 Avant e-tron quattro 81,450 euros.

FC Bayern Munich’s stars up close: The club receives company cars for the current soccer season at the Audi Piazza in Ingolstadt. Audi employees hand over the keys to all-electric premium vehicles to several players, coaches, and officials. Fans of Germany’s most successful club can now download the official FC Bayern app from the Audi Application Store, which offers users access to the latest news, live match updates and match reports, all optimized for in-car use.

At the Auto Shanghai 2021 trade fair, the Audi A6 e-tron concept made its debut as the forerunner of an innovative family of all-electric volume models. Now, the Audi A6 e-tron is being launched as a Sportback and Avant. As the second model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), it features the familiar strengths of the PPE in terms of performance, range, efficiency, and charging. It is also the first model on the platform with a flat floor concept. The exterior is commanding, sporty, and perfectly proportioned. The interior is shaped by Audi’s new design philosophy. Depending on the chosen equipment, the A6 e-tron offers many innovative features, such as second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, a panoramic glass roof with transparency control, and illuminated rings in the back. Since September 2024, the A6 e-tron performance with rear-wheel drive and a system output of 270 kW (280 kW with Launch Control) and the S6 e-tron with quattro drive and an output of 370 kW (405 kW with Launch Control), each as Sportback and Avant, can be ordered. Since October 2024, two more variants are available: a more affordable A6 e-tron with rear-wheel drive and a smaller battery, which has a total gross capacity of 83 kWh (net 75.8 kWh), and another model with quattro all-wheel drive and the larger battery capacity of 100 kWh (net 94.9 kWh). The entry-level price for the A6 e-tron is 62,800 euros. “The A6 e-tron is the

Audi is expanding its electric model portfolio with the Q6 Sportback e-tron, one of the most popular body designs among customers. The powerful and iconic SUV design typical of Audi in the Q6 SUV e-tron is complemented by the essence of a Sportback’s features. The near-perfect proportions are even more evident. The result is a more progressive and sportier silhouette that will appeal especially to design-oriented customers. The Q6 Sportback e-tron, which features the familiar strengths of the PPE in terms of performance, range, efficiency, and charging, is yet another example of the scalability of the Premium Platform Electric. Thanks to its dynamic rear and the resulting aerodynamic benefits, the Q6 Sportback e-tron performance is the range champion in the Q6 series, with a range of up to 656 kilometers.

Benchmark range thanks to more powerful and smarter battery The completely newly developed high-voltage battery (HV battery) is largely responsible for the longest electric range in the current Audi portfolio. With a range of up to 625 kilometers (388 mi) making it one of the models with the longest range in its segment, the Audi Q6 e-tron quattro is highly suitable for everyday use. The rear-wheel drive Audi Q6 e-tron performance has a range of up to 641 kilometers (398 mi). The three model variants Audi Q6 e-tron quattro, Audi Q6 e-tron performance and Audi SQ6 e-tron each have an HV battery with a gross storage capacity of 100 kWh (net 94.9 kWh). Compared to the battery systems previously used by Audi, the battery consists of just twelve modules with a total of 180 prismatic cells. The 15 cells per module are connected in series. For comparison, the HV battery in the Audi Q8 e-tron consists of 36 modules and 432 cells. The significant increase in cell size corresponds almost perfectly to the 800-volt architecture in order to achieve the best possible compromise between range and charging performance. The ratio of nickel, cobalt, and manganese in the cells is 8:1:1, meaning the cobalt content has been reduced, and the nickel content, which is particularly relevant for ene

The road climbs steeply for around 150 meters, followed by a hairpin bend that requires precise steering. The fluid combination of bends that follows is pure joy: their sometimes challenging profile makes the roads between Bilbao and San Sebastián ideal for experiencing the character of the new Audi Q6 e-tron. The agility of the electric SUV, due in part to the precise and sporty steering and the harmonious power delivery of the electric motors, comes into its own on the roads in northern Spain. The suspension, tuned in line with the Audi DNA, offers comfort but also conveys a sporty dynamism – especially in the Audi SQ6 e-tron. The diverse routes with their differences in altitude and going through towns enable drivers to experience the high recuperation power of up to 220 kW in an impressive way. Just like the sophisticated thermal management system, this contributes significantly to the efficiency of the first model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE).

The Audi A6 e-tron concept debuted at the Auto Shanghai 2021 trade fair as the forerunner of an innovative family of all-electric volume models. Audi is now launching the A6 e-tron as a Sportback and Avant. As the second model on the PPE platform, the upper mid-size vehicle picks up on the 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. Audi's new design philosophy defines the interior. Depending on the equipment level, the A6 e-tron offers many innovative features, such as second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, a panoramic glass roof that becomes opaque at the touch of a button and illuminated rings at the rear. The A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron can be ordered from September 2024 as Sportback and Avant versions. Prices at market launch are 75,600 euros for the A6 Sportback e-tron performance and 99,500 euros for the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron.