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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. In many models, the central MMI display and the driver information display can display the battery temperature. Preconditioning starts automatically when a fast-charging station is integrated into the navigation system as a destination in the route planner or is actively selected as such. Drivers can do this either automatically in the e-tron route planner (as an intermediate/charging stop on their route) or in the Q4 e-tron by entering it manually in the MMI system (“Charging” menu).

Avant and Sedan as e-hybrid quattro, each available in two power levels with up to 106 kilometers of electric range Increased efficiency and performance thanks to high-voltage battery with more capacity, smart recuperation strategy, and intelligent hybrid management All-wheel steering as standard; top-of-the-line model with 270 kW system output comes with sports suspension, S line equipment, 19-inch wheels, and red brake calipers Audi is expanding the portfolio of the new Audi A6 with two plug-in hybrid models that combine maximum efficiency and superior comfort with powerful performance.

The A6 Sedan also runs on electric power when driving slowly in the city, in slow-moving traffic, or outside city limits when coasting to the next village. Furthermore, the MHEV plus technology generates an additional drive torque of up to 230 Newton meters and up to 18 kW (24 PS) of power when starting off or overtaking. Up to 25 kW is recuperated when decelerating. Sound insulation inside the A6 Sedan has been improved by up to 30 percent compared to its predecessor – and this increases driving comfort. More tightly sealed windows and optimized door seals ensure more pleasant acoustics in the interior; a tailgate seal also significantly minimizes wind noise. Moreover, all tires 19 inches or larger are equipped with so-called noise absorbers. Newly developed engine and transmission mount bushings make for a smoother and quieter ride. The new A6 Sedan will be produced in Neckarsulm and sold worldwide. It can be ordered starting in mid-April 2025. With the entry-level TFSI 150 kW engine, the A6 notchback will start at 55,500 euros. Deliveries to customers will begin in summer 2025. Strategic overview and detailed information about the new Audi A6 Sedan Show more information Images Links More illustrations Audi A6 Sedan Videos Below you will find a strategic overview and detailed information about the new Audi A6 Sedan.

It is set to enter a market that is powering the transformation of the global automotive industry. “With our new China-only brand AUDI, we are continuing to push boundaries,” says Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “The E5 Sportback offers the very best qualities of Audi, reimagined for and tailored to customers in China.” “The AUDI E5 Sportback is our first model based on the Advanced Digitized Platform, and it delivers on our brand promise: the best of both worlds. Audi’s DNA and engineering excellence is blended with China’s digital ecosystem and innovations, specifically tailored for our tech-savvy customers,” says Fermín Soneira, CEO of the Audi and SAIC Cooperation Project. The four-door AUDI E5 Sportback is a bold, fully electric fastback with dynamic proportions (length: 4,881 millimeters, width 1,959 millimeters, height 1,478 millimeters). It offers a power output of up to 579 kilowatts and a maximum range of 770 kilometers. Four distinct powertrains offer rear-wheel or quattro drive for a dynamic driving experience, accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour in 3.4 seconds. Built on the new jointly developed Advanced Digitized Platform, the E5 offers next-generation connected vehicle functionality and over-the-air updates for all vehicle systems. Market introduction will begin in summer 2025. A new era of Audi in China The new brand AUDI – spelled in capital letters, without the four rings – stands for a shared DNA but clear differentiation. It marks the beginning of a new era for the company in China, ensuring rapid response to the evolving demands of the Chinese market. Rooted in its core brand ethos of “Vorsprung durch Technik,” Audi has tailored its products to the unique needs of Chinese consumers ever since it became the first global premium car manufacturer to enter the market 37 years ago.

Audi offers both the Avant and Sedan as e-hybrid quattro in two power levels with up to 270 kilowatts of total output Increased efficiency and power availability due to HV battery with more capacity, higher energy density, and smart recuperation strategy Intelligent hybrid management ensures optimum operating strategy and an electric range of up to 110 kilometers (68 mi) Built on the Premium Platform Combustion (PPC), the new Audi A5 is welcoming additional members to its family. Alongside the pure combustion engine models, Audi is now offering two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models in two power levels for the A5 series for the first time. Customers will benefit from greater comfort and technical innovations for their daily mobility. The new generation of HV batteries boasts around 45 percent higher capacity. The increased regenerative braking performance contributes to an electric range of up to 110 kilometers. With the new A5 family, Audi has embarked on the next chapter in its successful history of mid-size cars with a more striking design language, state-of-the-art combustion engine technology, and a new operating concept. The new plug-in hybrid models for the A5 series offer customers even more flexibility and efficiency. To make the new PHEVs even more recognizable, Audi is introducing the technology designation “e-hybrid” with immediate effect. “As part of our model initiative, we are significantly expanding our range of plug-in hybrids in 2025,” says Audi CEO Gernot Döllner. “Outputting up to 270 kilowatts, our new generation of plug-in hybrid models offers a sporty and comfortable driving experience as well as a harmonious balance between performance and efficiency.” Geoffrey Bouquot, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG, adds: “The increased electric range of our new plug-in hybrids enables our customers to cover the majority of their daily journeys using only electric power.

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.

This has been achieved using innovative technologies such as dynamic all-wheel steering, damper control and controlled power distribution by the quattro sport differential. The central control of these system via the electronic chassis platform (ECP) make this synthesis of sportiness and comfort possible. With the standard progressive steering and the optional dynamic all-wheel steering and sport differential, the A7 achieves the handling characteristics of a compact sports car. The dynamic all-wheel steering combines the dynamic steering at the front axle, which works with strain wave gearing, with a separate rear axle steering system with a spindle drive. This makes it possible to independently adjust the steering angles at the front and rear axles. The dynamic all-wheel steering ends the conflict of aims between agile response and stability. At speeds up to 60 km/h (37.3 mph), the rear wheels are turned as much as five degrees in the opposite direction. This reduces the turning circle by up to 1.1 meters (3.6 ft), and the car becomes more agile in city traffic, when maneuvering and in tight switchbacks. At 60 km/h (37.3 mph) and above the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels. Consequently the new A7 Sportback is even more stable and the road and performs abrupt evasive maneuvers with composure. In many cases the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) does not have to intervene. If the turn-in of the rear wheels is also considered, the dynamic all-wheel steering can vary the steering ratio between 9.5 and 16.5:1. The steering tuning of the standard progressive steering and optional dynamic all-wheel steering provides for intense, responsive feedback from the road and improved steering feel. Already sporty, the steering becomes increasingly direct with increasing steering angle. With both steering systems, the electromechanical power steering achieves the optimum between comfort and dynamic feedback.

Economical and powerful: MHEV plus technology The MHEV plus mild hybrid technology drives play a key role in the outstanding driving experience. In addition to the 2.0 TDI four-cylinder with 150 kW (204 PS), the 3.0 TFSI six‑cylinder with 270 kW (367 PS) also features this type of partial electrification. The MHEV plus system supports the combustion engine, increases performance and driving comfort, and reduces carbon emissions. The system consists of three main components: a 48-volt battery, the belt alternator starter (BAS), and the powertrain generator (PTG) with integrated power electronics. The PTG enables fully electric parking and maneuvering. The A6 Avant also runs on electric power when driving slowly in the city, in slow-moving traffic, or outside city limits when coasting to the next village. Furthermore, the PTG produces additional torque up to 230 Newton meters and up to 18 kW (24 PS) of power when starting off or overtaking. When decelerating, the PTG can recover up to 25 kW of energy. A synthesis of sportiness and comfort: the chassis and steering The new A6 Avant perfects the synthesis of sportiness and comfort thanks in part to optional features such as all-wheel steering and adaptive air suspension, the latter of which regulates body height and shock absorption. Moreover, the quattro sport differential ensures even greater agility. The standard progressive steering of the new A6 Avant now responds even more directly. Compared to its predecessor, the entire path from the steering wheel to the wheels is designed to be stiffer. This includes the torsion bar, the rigidly bolted steering rack, and the stiffer control arm bushings. Camber on the front axle has also been slightly increased.