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Audi Q6 e-tron The Audi Q6 e-tron marks the start of a new generation of electrically powered vehicles at Audi. With a new platform, electronics architecture, charging and battery technology, as well as a pioneering design for Audi, the Q6 e-tron paves the way to Audi's all-electric future.

Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron The Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron, the sporty counterpart to the Q6 SUV e-tron, is characterized by specific features in the exterior and interior as well as the chassis. The brake calipers painted in black and the bumpers with aluminum inserts are unmistakable. The optionally available electronically controlled sport air suspension underscores the sporty genes of the SQ6 e-tron. Images Videos Drive type All-wheel drive Number of electric motors front axle / rear axle 1 / 1 Electrical torque output front / rear in Nm (lb-ft) 275 / 580 (202.8 / 427.8) Battery type / Gross / net battery capacity in kWh Lithium-Ion / 100 / 94.9 Top speed in km/h (mph) 230 (142.9) (governed) electrical acceleration, 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in s 4,4 Electrical range, combined in km (mi) 558 – 592 (346.7 – 367.9) Electric power consumption, combined in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi) 18.6 – 17.7 CO₂ emissions, combined in g/km (g/mi) 0 CO₂ class A Unladen weight without driver / with driver / gross weight limit in kg (lb) 2350 / 2425 / 2965 (5180.9 / 5346.2 / 6536.7)

With a new platform, electronic architecture, charging and battery technology, and a powerful SUV design that breaks new ground, the Q6 SUV e-tron paves the way to the fully electric future at Audi.

If the driver demands more power than the rear electric motor can supply, the electric all-wheel drive redistributes torque as required to the front axle. This also happens predictively even before slip occurs in icy conditions or when cornering fast, or if the car understeers or oversteers. It takes just 30 milliseconds or so from the system detecting the driving situation and the torque from the electric motors kicking in – much faster than with conventional quattro technology. The reason is that with the electric all-wheel drive a mechanical clutch is not engaged but electricity is simply distributed. And that is almost instantaneous with absolute precision. So even with sudden changes in the coefficients of friction and extreme driving situations the full quattro performance is guaranteed. Intelligent connectivity: cooperation between control units Thanks to the many years of experience and quattro expertise Audi has developed all the main software components and their connectivity in-house. Numerous control units work together closely in the Audi e-tron and coordinate all functions for the powertrain. First and foremost is the drive control unit. It controls the distribution of the drive torque between the two electric motors, with the emphasis always on the optimum performance and, in turn, high efficiency. In addition to the state of charge and the temperature of the high-voltage battery and electric motors, the drive control unit also takes into account the selected drive range and the power requirement. For instance in drive range S with activation of the kickdown, the boost power of 300 kW is released to deliver maximum performance. In accordance with the required torque of the drive control unit, the power electronics incorporated in the electric drive supply the electric motors with power.

PPE makes optimal use of the advantages of an all-electric drive architecture to improve interior space, efficiency and performance Powerful and highly efficient electric motors and newly developed high-voltage battery for an impressive range suitable for everyday use The new E3 1.2 electronics architecture brings vehicle digitalization to a new level The Premium Platform Electric (PPE), developed jointly with Porsche, is a key component for the expansion of the global portfolio of all-electric Audi models. For Audi, it represents an important step in becoming a leading provider of sustainable premium mobility. For the next generation of electric vehicles from Audi, the company has redeveloped the electric motors, the power electronics, the transmission, as well as the high-voltage battery and all related components, and tailored them exactly to the requirements of battery electric vehicles. What differentiates the electric motor for the PPE from the electric drive systems that have been used to date? All powertrain components for the PPE are designed to be even more compact than the drive systems developed and installed previously, and they stand out due to higher efficiency. In total, the efficiency measures around the new electric motors for the PPE enable 40 kilometers of extra range compared to the first-generation Audi e-tron. In the area of production, the degree of automation and the vertical range of manufacture have increased significantly. The new electric motors for the PPE require about 30 percent less installation space than those of previous electric models. Their weight has been reduced by about 20 percent. The PSM (permanent magnet synchronous motor) on the rear axle of the Audi Q6 e-tron series has a length of 200 millimeters. The ASM (asynchronous motor) on the front axle has a length of 100 millimeters. When not in use, it is able to rotate freely without significant drag losses.

The PTG, which can be fully coupled or decoupled, features integrated power electronics and an electric motor that enables partially electric driving. This reduces consumption and makes for an even smoother driving experience. “With the new MHEV plus technology, we are driving forward electrification in our new combustion-engine vehicles based on the Premium Platform Combustion that is tailored to the needs of our customers,” says Geoffrey Bouquot, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG. “This will strengthen our product portfolio of all-electric models, plug-in hybrids, and vehicles with efficient combustion engines.” MHEV plus offers attractive functions such as partially electric driving, electric boosting, and a significant increase in efficiency and comfort. The mild hybrid system in the new Audi A5 and Q5 consists of three main components: the compactly designed new powertrain generator (PTG) with integrated power electronics and a permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM), a 48-volt battery, and the belt alternator starter (BAS). The components of the 48-volt system are liquid-cooled to achieve optimum operating conditions. The architecture of the MHEV plus system can be integrated into various models with front and quattro drivetrains based on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC). Situation-specific liquid cooling of the power electronics and the electric motor enables the components to be operated in optimum operating conditions in order to meet power and torque demands in all operating states. The new MHEV plus technology enables purely electric operating states and can also support the combustion engine. The system thereby increases performance and agility while also reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Audi is commencing series production of the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with the Q6 e-tron series Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “The PPE enables us to launch high-volume, technologically advanced models in various segments and thus further electrify our portfolio” E3 stands for an electronic architecture that takes digitalization to a new level; it will be used scalably across the Volkswagen Group With the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and the new E³ electronic architecture, Audi is continuing to assert its status as a leading provider of networked and fully electric premium mobility. The PPE platform, which was developed jointly with Porsche, and the E³ 1.2 electronic architecture, which was designed with CARIAD, are important milestones for the expansion of Audi’s global electric vehicle range, and they mark the beginning of the biggest product initiative in Audi’s history. With the world premiere of the Audi Q6 e-tron, the brand with the four rings is introducing its first production model based on the PPE, a platform designed specifically for battery electric vehicles. “The PPE and with it the Audi Q6 e-tron series are the next technological leap for electric premium mobility – this applies to Audi and the Volkswagen Group and for our customers”, said Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, at the world premiere at the company’s headquarters in Ingolstadt. “The PPE demonstrates how we are pooling our expertise within the Volkswagen Group to make electric mobility scalable. Thanks to the PPE, we are able to launch high-volume, technologically advanced models in various segments and thus further electrify our portfolio,” the Audi CEO added. As Döllner points out, the flexibility of the PPE will help ensure future models each have their unique character in addition to Audi’s characteristic DNA.

Swiss Neel Jani becomes simulator driver for powertrain development Focus on concept work and energy management Simulator at Neuburg site as development tool for hybrid powertrain Audi is taking the next step in the development of the power unit for the Formula 1 project by signing a simulator driver. Swiss racing pro Neel Jani (39) is going to support the development of the Audi power unit with his versatile experience from various motorsport programs. An update of the dynamic driving simulator for the work on the Formula 1 hybrid powertrain is being run at the Neuburg site in parallel. In 2026, the brand with the four rings is going to enter the top category of motorsport. “Just like in production development, simulation plays a major role in our Formula 1 project. Our simulator is an important tool for the power unit development. It requires a development driver who in addition to a grasp of technology brings versatile experience to the project, especially in terms of energy management in racing conditions,” says Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development of AUDI AG. As a former test and reserve driver at Red Bull Racing, Jani spent many hours in a Formula 1 simulator. As a race driver in endurance racing, he gathered valuable experience in a hybrid race car. As a member of the Porsche factory team, he won the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2016 as well as the famous 24-hour race at Le Mans. “I am delighted to accompany Audi on their way into Formula 1. It is both an honor and a great responsibility to be involved in a project of this magnitude at an early stage. I am sure that with my experience from Formula 1 and LMP projects I can forge good links between theory and practice,” says the Swiss. Since the end of 2022 testing of a one-cylinder engine has been delivering valuable results for the development of the power unit.