2024 Audi A6 E-Tron spy pictures

Audi’s A6 household is about to broaden to incorporate an electrical member, and a prototype has simply been noticed.

The electrical variant is the A6 E-Tron, which Audi first previewed in 2021 with a thinly veiled idea model. The automaker adopted up the unique idea with an A6 Avant E-Tron idea earlier this yr, hinting strongly the A6 E-Tron might be supplied in each sedan and wagon physique types (Avant is Audi’s identify for wagons).

The manufacturing A6 E-Tron is confirmed for launch in 2023, which means we’ll possible see it arrive at dealerships as a 2024 mannequin. It would compete in opposition to the Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan that arrived for the 2023 mannequin yr, in addition to high-end variations of the Tesla Mannequin S hatchback.

Because the spy pictures and video point out, the manufacturing A6 E-Tron will carefully resemble the gorgeous idea. The idea measured 195.3 inches in size, which is concerning the dimension of the internal-combustion powered A6, and we suspect the manufacturing model may even be this dimension.

There might be some variations, in fact, like barely extra floor clearance, in addition to precise facet mirrors as a substitute of the present automobile’s digicam stalks. The LED gentle bar that fashioned the taillights of the idea can be lacking right here, although we anticipate this to characteristic on the manufacturing mannequin.

You may discover the headlights listed here are additionally fashioned from twin parts, the place the idea solely featured skinny slits on the prime that fashioned the daytime working lights. An identical design will characteristic on the associated Q6 E-Tron SUV whose launch has been delayed to subsequent yr.

Each the Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron might be among the many first autos primarily based on Volkswagen Group’s PPE modular EV platform that was primarily developed by Audi and Porsche. The primary Porsche to trip on the platform would be the electrical Macan whose launch has been delayed to 2024.

Audi has confirmed the A6 E-Tron will provide single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains. Audi used a dual-motor setup within the idea, rated at 469 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Audi additionally stated the idea was fitted with a 100-kwh battery good for greater than 300 miles of vary and able to charging from 5-80% in lower than 25 minutes because of 800-volt expertise. We may additionally see a high-performance RS 6 E-Tron with greater than 600 hp from the parents at Audi Sport.

Regardless that Audi is about to launch the A6 E-Tron, the present internal-combustion mannequin will stick round for a couple of years. Audi is planning a gentle replace to maintain the automobile contemporary alongside its new electrical sibling. Nonetheless, ranging from 2026 Audi will solely launch EVs.