Last modified: Sep 1, 2024

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron is an all-electric premium sedan with a WLTP range of up to 675 km (420 miles). EVKX.net has all the details.

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

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Performance

With overboost, the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron reaches a maximum power of 405 kW (551 hp / 543 bhp). Without overboost, it provides a strong 370 kW (503 hp / 496 bhp). The maxium torque is at 855 Nm (631 lb-ft). This powerhouse can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph), showcasing its impressive performance.

Battery, Range, and Charging

The high-capacity battery has a gross capacity of 100.0 kWh and a net usable capacity of 94.9 kWh, providing a 5.1 kWh buffer (5.1%) for battery protection. Operating at a nominal voltage of 662 volts, it qualifies as an 800-volt battery system. This high voltage is pivotal in enabling the system’s charging capabilities. This Lithium-Ion battery utilizes NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) technology.

Under the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) standard, the vehicle’s range varies between 675 to 638 km (420-397 miles), depending on the specific configuration and options, such as wheel size. Larger wheels can increase energy consumption and subsequently reduce the overall range. The vehicle’s energy consumption is rated at 14.1 kWh/100 km for the base model and 14.9 kWh/100 km for the top-tier model under the WLTP test cycle. For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listings on this model’s range and consumption page.

The vehicle supports fast DC charging with a maximum power of 270 kW. Charging from 0% to 100% takes approximately 59 minutes, while a more typical scenario from 10% to 80% takes 20 minutes with an average charging speed of 196 kW. Considering an additional 5 minutes for each charging stop due to driving interruptions, the optimal charging range is from 1% to 64%. This results in an effective charging speed, including time lost, of 171 kW, with each charging session taking about 21 minutes and 56 seconds. This efficient charging capability makes the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron a convenient option for long-distance travel.

In a theoretical 1000 km challenge, starting with a full battery and maintaining a constant speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) under ideal conditions with an assumed consumption rate of 20.5 kWh/100 km, the trip would take approximately 8 hours and 59 minutes. This journey would require two charging stops from 1% to 60%, with a total charging time of 39 minutes.

Onboard Charger

The standard onboard charger supports up to 11 kW for Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging. This allows you to fully charge the battery from 0 to 100% in approximately 8 hours and 37 minutes using a home charging setup. For faster charging, you can opt for an optional onboard charger that supports up to 22 kW. With this upgrade, you can achieve a full charge from 0 to 100% in just about 4 hours and 18 minutes at home.

Charge Port

The charge port is located on the left rear side, making it easy to use charge stations where you need to back up into the charger. Connector types vary by market: this model uses CCS Combo 1 in North America and CCS Combo 2 in Europe. For complete specifications for all markets, refer to the full specifications. Additionally, a second port on the right rear side offers greater flexibility for AC charging. The connector types vary between different markets. This model uses J1772 for North America and TYPE2 for Europe. For complete specifications for all markets, refer to the full specifications.

Drivetrain

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron features an all-wheel drive system powered by two motors, one on each axle. The motors used are Induction Motors at the front axle and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors at the rear axle.

Suspension

The front suspension and rear suspension is Multilink. It uses air suspension and hydraulic dampers. The suspension is fully adaptive on the front and rear axle, so height and damping can be adjusted manually and automatically. The minimum ground clearance is 105 mm, and the maximum is 145 mm.

For easier loading, you can lower the air suspension from the rear

Steering

Dynamic steering is a standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, varying the steering ratio based on driving speed for enhanced control and comfort.

Drive Modes

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron lets the user select different drive modes that affect the car’s handling. The driver can choose between 5 modes:

  • Dynamic: Dynamic steering, low suspension with dynamic throttle and suspension.
  • Efficiency: Balanced steering, low suspension with efficient throttle, and balanced suspension.
  • Comfort: Balanced steering, normal suspension height with efficient throttle, and comfort suspension damping.
  • Balanced: Balanced steering, adaptive suspension height with balanced throttle, and adaptive suspension damping.
  • Individual: User-defined settings for steering, suspension, and throttle response.

Brakes

The is equipped with cast-iron disc brakes on both the front and rear. The front discs measure 400 mm, while the rear discs are 350 mm.

Regenerative Braking

The regenerative braking system in this model offers several modes to enhance efficiency and driving experience. The most efficient option is the Automatic Regeneration Mode, where the vehicle coasts when possible and employs regenerative braking to reduce speed as needed.

Manual regeneration is another mode, where regenerative braking is controlled by pressing the brake pedal. The brake system blends in physical brakes only when necessary.

Another option is the Regen on Accelerator Pedal mode where regenerative braking is activated when the driver eases off the accelerator pedal. This system allows the vehicle to slow down and recover energy without the driver needing to press the brake pedal, a feature often referred to as one-pedal driving. This model offers three stopping modes for one-pedal driving:

  • Hold mode brings the vehicle to a complete stop using friction brakes
  • Roll mode allows the vehicle to roll until it stops naturally
  • Creep mode moves the car forward at low speed

Additionally, you can adjust the strength of the regenerative braking when you lift your foot off the accelerator. There are two levels of regenerative braking to choose from, allowing you to customize the driving experience to your preference.

The maximum regenerative power is 220 kW.

Exterior

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, with dimensions of 4928 mm in length, 1923 mm in width, and 1487 mm in height, falls into E-segment cars, also known as executive cars, are larger and more luxurious than their D-segment counterparts. They are designed to offer superior comfort, advanced technology, and high performance, making them suitable for a specific set of drivers. Audi S6 Sportback e-tron is available in a total of 56 paint colors, including solid, metallic, and pearlescent options. In addition to the standard palette, some colors are from the exclusive ‘Audi exclusive’ palette.

You can also choose from several styling options to make your car more unique.

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron offers multiple wheel options in different sizes, allowing you to customize your vehicle to suit your style and driving preferences. The available tire and wheel combinations include:

  • 235/45 tires on 20" rims front and 265/40 tires on 20" rims rear
  • 245/40 tires on 21" rims front and 275/35 tires on 21" rims rear

Narrower wheels improve consumption and provide a longer range, while wider wheels offer better traction and handling.

The car has four regular doors and a liftgate, which makes the trunk much more usable compared to a traditional bootlid, especially for a sedan. Soft close is an optional function for the side doors. The electric-powered liftgate has a kick-sensor as optional equipment, making it possible to open it by just kicking the foot under the tailgate.

There are two different roof options to select from. The standard is just a regular roof. As an option, you can order this model with a large panoramic roof extending over most of the areas from the front to the rear. This glass makes the car’s interior feel more spacious and bright, which can improve the mood and comfort of the occupant. The glass has an electrochromic function that lets you blend the glass in multiple levels to protect against the sun.

Additionally, you can order the car with tinted windows from the B-pillar backward, which enhances privacy and reduces glare and heat from the sun, making the interior more comfortable for passengers.

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Interior

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron features a driver-centric interior that enhances the cockpit feel, surrounded by premium materials used in all key areas. It also includes a traditional center console that separates the driver and passenger, providing convenient storage and functionality. You can choose between different types of seats, seat materials, and interior styling. You can choose between several interior designs.

Seats

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron accommodates five passengers with two front seats and a three-seat bench in the rear.

First Row Seats

The front row offers two seat types to cater to various comfort and style preferences:

The following functionalities are available on the Sport seat:

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The following functionalities are available on the Sport Plus seat:

Available in:

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Second Row Seat

The second row features a standard three-seat bench with a 40:20:40 split, allowing each section to fold separately to increase cargo space. Additional functionalities include:

  • ISOFIX (standard for outer seats)

Climate System

Two climate system options are available:

  • 2-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver and passenger.
  • 4-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver, passenger, and two separate passengers in the back seat

A standard heat pump is included, which can save significant energy that the EV would otherwise use for heating in cold weather.

Comfort Features

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron includes several features to enhance comfort and convenience:

  • Keyless Entry: Access the car without needing to find the key, as long as you have it with you.
  • Keyless Go: Start the car without using the key.
  • Electrically Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Easy Entry Function: Moves the driver seat to facilitate easier entry into the car.
  • Wireless Phone Charging

User Interface and Control

The control interface for the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron combines buttons, stalks, and screens for a seamless and user-friendly experience.

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron features twin screens on a shared curved frame partially integrated into the dashboard. Additionally, an optional infotainment screen is available for the passenger.

Key screen details:

  • The screen behind the steering wheel on the left of the frame is 11.9 inches large
  • The touch screen at the right part of the shared frame is 14.9 inches large
  • The touch screen in front of the passenger in the dashboard is 10.9 inches large

A head-up display is an optional system that projects speed and other important driver information onto the windshield.

Steering Wheel

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron is equipped with a single type of steering wheel:

  • Circular Steering Wheel: This steering wheel provides intuitive control over the infotainment system, allowing you to easily adjust the volume, change music tracks, and manage other key functions.

Mirrors

For the exterior mirrors, you can choose between camera-based mirrors with interior screens or traditional mirrors. The interior mirror is a standard mirror.

This model comes equipped with voice control as standard, allowing you to manage various functions through voice commands.

Infotainment

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron features an advanced infotainment system built on Android Automotive OS, a platform by Google specifically designed for vehicle dashboards. Enhancing this robust system, Audi has integrated their own suite of applications, providing seamless navigation, comprehensive car settings, and much more.

The built-in navigation system uses detailed maps and offers advanced route planning, allowing you to define the target charge level at your destination or during charging stops. The system provides real-time traffic information and satellite maps, ensuring an efficient and stress-free journey.

App Store

The infotainment system includes an App Store where you can download third-party apps to run natively on the car’s screen without needing a connected phone. Available apps vary by market but include popular options such as:

  • Spotify: Stream millions of songs, playlists, and podcasts directly from your car’s infotainment system, providing endless entertainment options for your drive.
  • TIDAL: Enjoy high-fidelity music streaming and exclusive content from your favorite artists, delivering a premium audio experience right to your vehicle.
  • YouTube: Watch your favorite videos, channels, and playlists on your car’s infotainment screen, making it easy to stay entertained while parked.

Phone Mirroring

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing you to mirror your phone’s screen on the car’s display. This functionality enables you to run apps like Google Maps or Waze directly from your phone.

Sound System

You can choose between two sound systems for the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron:

  • Audi Sound System: Features five speakers and delivers a maximum output of 200 watts.
  • Bang & Olufsen Sound System: Features 20 speakers and delivers a maximum output of 830 watts.

Additionally, the model includes 2 USB-C connections as standard. As an option, you can get additional 2 USB-C connections.

Mobile App

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron comes with a dedicated mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices, allowing you to manage and monitor your vehicle remotely. The app offers a wide range of features designed to enhance your driving experience:

  • Locate Your Vehicle: Easily check the current location of your car.
  • Preconditioning: Preheat or cool your car before you start your journey for optimal comfort.
  • Lock & Unlock: Securely lock or unlock your car doors with a tap.
  • Scheduled Charging: Plan and schedule charging sessions ahead of your trips.
  • Adjust Charging Target: Set your desired State of Charge to start or stop charging as needed.
  • Route Planning: Plan your route and send it directly to your car’s navigation system.
  • Driving History: Review the details of your past trips.

Lights

You can choose between two types of headlights for the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron.

  • Standard Headlights: These use advanced LED technology, providing bright and efficient illumination.
  • LED Matrix Headlights: Available as an upgrade, this adaptive system divides the traditional headlight beam into dozens of smaller rays that the light controller can activate or deactivate individually. This optimizes lighting by selectively dimming specific areas to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. The daytime running lights (DRL) for this option also feature multiple LED segments, allowing you to customize your preferred DRL signature. For enhanced safety, it includes corner lights that illuminate the side when turning.

Additionally, you have two options for taillights:

  • The taillights use LED technology, ensuring both high visibility and energy efficiency.
  • Optional taillights: These feature OLED technology, offering enhanced lighting performance and a distinctive look.
Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron features a range of standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) designed to enhance safety and comfort.

Efficiency Assist: A Standard feature that helps drivers anticipate driving conditions and conserve energy.

Safety Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this system prevents the wheels from locking during braking.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this system improves the vehicle’s stability and handling during sudden maneuvers or on slippery road conditions.

Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA): Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this system helps prevent the vehicle from drifting out of its lane. It also includes a Lane Departure Warning system to alert the driver if the vehicle veers out of the lane.

Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA) : Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this driver assist system that helps drivers detect oncoming traffic when crossing an intersection or turning left or right from a stopped position.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): Optional on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this system uses sensors to detect approaching vehicles from the side when backing out of a parking space or driveway.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this driver assist system helps drivers avoid or mitigate frontal collisions.

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this system autonomously applies the brakes to prevent or reduce the severity of a collision if the driver does not react in time.

Automatic Emergency Steering (AES): Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this system assists in avoiding collisions by automatically steering the vehicle in an emergency.

Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) : Standard on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this side assist system helps to detect traffic in blind spots.

Exit Warning: Optional on the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron, this system that alerts occupants against opening doors if there is a risk of hitting something.

Driving Automation

The Audi S6 Sportback e-tron offers driving automation at levels 1 or 2, depending on the equipment level.

With the Standard level 1 system, you get the following driving automation features.

With the Adaptive Cruise Assist level 2 system, you get additional driving automation features to the ones listed above:

Sensors & Cameras

This model uses cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors for its driver assist systems. Up to five radar sensors, five cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors monitor the vehicle’s surroundings.

Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability

The trunk offers a cargo capacity of 502 liters (17.7 CU FT). With the rear seat folded down, this expands to 1330 liters (47.0 CU FT). On the roof, you can load up to 75 kg (165.3 lbs). Optional roof rails are available for easy mounting of a roof box or rack. Additionally, there is a frunk (front trunk) with a storage capacity of 27 liters (1.0 CU FT).

The vehicle’s maximum weight is 2965 kg (6537 lbs), with a base weight of 2325 kg (5126 lbs). This allows for a maximum load of 640 kg (1411 lbs), including the driver and passengers. Note that some options may increase the base weight and reduce the maximum loading capacity.

A towbar can be added to the vehicle. The maximum permissible weight for a braked trailer is 2100 kg (4630 lbs), while for an unbraked trailer, it is 750 kg (1653 lbs).

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

Availability & Pricing

This model made its world premiere on 31.07.2024, with deliveries anticipated to begin in December 2024.

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