ElectricSUVFast-charging SUV
Audi Q6 e-tron
A large electric SUV on an 800-volt platform, with a 100 kWh battery and fast DC charging.
Names and versions: Q6 SUV e-tron; Q6 Sportback e-tron and SQ6 e-tron are related versions.
Official range
598–641 kmWLTP
Rapid charging, as claimed
Official range
598–641 kmWLTP
Market or version specificBattery
100 kWh gross, 94.9 kWh net
Published referenceRapid charging
up to270 kW
Published referenceEfficiency
15.6–19.3 kWh/100 km
Market or version specificIs the Audi Q6 e-tron worth considering?
Our view. Independent tests back up its fast charging, with ADAC and NAF both measuring 10–80% in about 20 to 23 minutes. ADAC's measured range was about 12% below the WLTP figure, while Edmunds beat the US EPA figure on its slower mixed route.
What independent tests found
- Claims checked
- 2 of 4 hold up
- Safety
- 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024
- Evidence
- 7 tests from 5 testers
Range
- ADAC ADAC Ecotest: Audi Q6 e-tron performance, September 2025
565 km vs 641 km WLTP
Close · 88% Published referenceQ6 e-tron performance, rear-wheel drive, 225 kW, 100 kWh gross / 94.9 kWh net. ADAC Ecotest cycle; range derived from measured consumption including charging losses. About 12% below Audi's German WLTP figure; ADAC's own page lists the WLTP figure as 646 km in its data table and 637 km in its text.
- Edmunds Edmunds EV Range Test: 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron, August 2026
337 mi vs 301 mi EPA
Beats the claim · 112% Market or version specific2027 Q6 e-tron (trim not stated in the report; EPA figure is for the quattro on 20-inch tyres). Edmunds route, 60% city and 40% highway, average 40 mph, climate on auto at 72 °F, US. Read through Electrek's report because Edmunds' page refused access; it also measured 29.3 kWh/100 mi against the EPA's 35. The slow route favours range more than motorway driving does.
Efficiency
- ADAC ADAC Ecotest: Audi Q6 e-tron performance, September 2025
18.3 kWh/100 km
Local check neededQ6 e-tron performance, rear-wheel drive, 225 kW, 100 kWh gross / 94.9 kWh net. ADAC Ecotest cycle, consumption including charging losses. ADAC's figure includes charging losses, which WLTP figures also include; ADAC lists 16.3 kWh/100 km WLTP for this version, but Audi's own page gives only a range, so no official figure is paired.
Rapid charging
- ADAC ADAC charging test: Audi Q6 e-tron performance, September 2025
23 min 10–80% vs 21 min 10–80% manufacturer claim
Close · 91% Published referenceQ6 e-tron performance, rear-wheel drive, 100 kWh gross / 94.9 kWh net. DC fast charging 10–80%, battery preconditioned; peak 276 kW, average 199.8 kW. Two minutes slower than Audi's claim, with a measured peak above the 270 kW rating; ADAC criticised how unclear battery preconditioning is.
- NAF NAF El Prix summer charging test 2025
20 min 10–80% vs 21 min 10–80% manufacturer claim
Beats the claim · 105% Published referenceQ6 e-tron quattro Tech Plus 2025. DC fast charging 10–80% after at least two hours' driving, battery preheated where possible, Norway; peak 287 kW. NAF measured 20 minutes 23 seconds, slightly faster than the claim; NAF's page shows no measured range result for this car.
Safety rating
- Euro NCAP Euro NCAP rating 2024, September 2024
5 stars
Published referenceQ6 e-tron quattro, left-hand drive. Euro NCAP 2024 protocols: adult occupant 91%, child occupant 92%, vulnerable road users 81%, safety assist 80%. Five stars, published 11 September 2024; Audi says the rating also covers the Sportback and S models.
Recalls
- NHTSA NHTSA recall database, October 2026
3 campaigns
Published referenceAudi Q6 e-tron, US market. Model year 2025: rear-view camera image (25V225000), camera software (25V226000) and rear seat belt retractor (25V899000); no campaigns listed for model years 2026 or 2027. US recalls only; owners in other markets should check their national recall service.
Measured figures are compared only with an official figure in the same unit and test basis; the bar’s tick marks 100% of the claim. Winter results are shown, not judged. How the evidence check works.
How far can it go?
The published reference is 598–641 km. WLTP, Germany, Audi data as of June 2024: 641 km Q6 e-tron performance (rear-wheel drive), 625 km Q6 e-tron quattro, 598 km SQ6 e-tron. Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.
Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–1000 km scale
- Audi Q6 e-tron 598–641 km
- Audi Q4 e-tron 375–563 km
- BMW i4 386–600 km
- BMW iX1 434–516 km
- BYD Atto 2 312–430 km
- BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
- BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
- BYD Seal 460–570 km
- BYD Sealion 7 456–502 km
- Cadillac Lyriq 285–326 miles
- Chevrolet Equinox EV 288–319 miles
- Citroën ë-C3 Up to 202 miles
- Ford Mustang Mach-E 240–320 miles
- Hyundai Inster 327–370 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 521–680 km
- Hyundai Kona Electric 380–510 km
- Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
- Kia EV5 505–530 km
- Kia EV6 Up to 582 km
- Kia EV9 Up to 563 km
- Leapmotor C10 420–510 km
- Lucid Air 372–512 miles
- Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Up to 792 km
- MG MG4 EV Up to 545 km
- Nissan Leaf 451–623 km
- Peugeot E-3008 Up to 435 miles
- Polestar 2 568–659 km
- Polestar 4 590–620 km
- Renault 5 E-Tech Up to 430 km
- Renault Scenic E-Tech Up to 642 km
- Rivian R1S 258–410 miles
- Škoda Elroq 408–577 km
- Škoda Enyaq 428–584 km
- Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
- Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km
- Toyota bZ4X 444–569 km
- Volkswagen ID.3 Up to 630 km
- Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 574 km
- Volkswagen ID.7 Up to 709 km
- Volvo EX30 337–475 km
- Xiaomi SU7 720–902 km
Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.
How quickly does it charge?
The highest published DC figure is Up to 270 kW. 10–80% in about 21 minutes claimed; 11 kW AC. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.
Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.
What to check before buying
- Who is it for?
- Drivers who want a large electric SUV that charges quickly on long trips.
- What needs checking?
- Range depends on version, wheel size and market, and Audi's own range figures vary between its pages and model years.
- What is the evidence?
- Audi's own figures, ADAC range, consumption and charging tests, an NAF charging test, an Edmunds range test, a Euro NCAP rating and US recall records.
Evidence record
4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.
| Figure | Value | Condition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 598–641 km | Market or version specific WLTP, Germany, Audi data as of June 2024: 641 km Q6 e-tron performance (rear-wheel drive), 625 km Q6 e-tron quattro, 598 km SQ6 e-tron | Official manufacturer facts page Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Battery | 100 kWh gross, 94.9 kWh net | Published reference Same battery listed for quattro, SQ6 and performance versions, Germany | Official manufacturer facts page Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Rapid charging | Up to 270 kW | Published reference 10–80% in about 21 minutes claimed; 11 kW AC | Official manufacturer facts page Checked 18 October 2026 |
| Efficiency | 15.6–19.3 kWh/100 km | Market or version specific WLTP combined, Q6 SUV e-tron range as listed on audi.com; the page does not say which version gives which figure | Official manufacturer model page Checked 18 October 2026 |