Scorching electrical SUV takes form

Audi’s Q6 E-Tron is but to be revealed however already a warmer model from Audi Sport is being examined in public view.

The prototype in our newest spy photographs, caught testing just lately at Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack, is for an anticipated RS model of the Q6 E-Tron, a car that can possible go by the title Q6 RS E-Tron. Audi Sport already presents an electrical car within the type of the RS E-Tron GT.

The prototype could appear like earlier testers we have seen for the common Q6 E-Tron, however there is a new entrance fascia sporting what seems to be aspect intakes with energetic shutters. There’s additionally an prolonged lip spoiler, chunkier aspect skirts, and a rear fascia with a potential diffuser insert.

Lowered suspension and an upgraded wheel and tire package deal additionally set aside the most recent prototype from the sooner testers. And the brilliant crimson brake calipers seen listed here are additionally a standard design component featured on Audi RS automobiles.

The Q6 E-Tron is a totally electrical SUV related in dimension to the Q5. It is being developed alongside Porsche’s electrical Macan on a brand new Volkswagen Group EV platform generally known as the PPE, which guarantees 800-volt expertise and over 300 miles of vary.

The Q6 E-Tron is predicted to have a 100-kwh battery and dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain with round 469 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The RS model ought to have one thing nearer to 600 hp, although whether or not this can be through a dual- or tri-motor system is unclear.

2024 Audi Q6 RS E-Tron spy photographs – Picture credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

The Q6 E-Tron was attributable to be revealed this yr although the debut is now anticipated to happen in early 2023, that means we’ll possible see it arrive at dealerships as a 2024 mannequin. The RS model ought to launch later in 2023. Audi can also be engaged on a extra coupe-like Q6 Sportback E-Tron, and this physique fashion ought to get the RS remedy.

Manufacturing of the Q6 E-Tron vary can be dealt with at Audi’s plant in Ingolstadt, Germany, which has been ready for manufacturing of PPE-based autos, in addition to batteries.

Audi has formidable plans for EVs, because the automaker goals to have 20 in its lineup as early as 2025. It has already launched the E-Tron, E-Tron GT and This autumn E-Tron, and can quickly add the Q6 E-Tron, in addition to an A6 E-Tron. An electrical A8 alternative is predicted to be revealed in 2024 and begin gross sales in 2025. Past 2026, Audi has mentioned it would solely launch EVs.