2025 Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback

Those desiring sportier character can option an S-Line Appearance Package or a more powerful S6 Sportback e-tron variant with exclusive paint colors and Audi's signature Luoptic accents. We're disappointed that the hotter S6 Avant e-tron won't be coming to the United States, however, although we hope the automaker will surprise us with the return of an RS6 successor down the road. Fans of the Audi brand may be surprised to hear that the automaker, once known for offering front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive cars, offers the new A6 Sportback e-tron with a standard rear-wheel-drive configuration. That single-motor model develops 362 horsepower and tops out at 130 mph. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes just 5.2 seconds. While EPA figures are still pending, Audi claims 466 miles of driving range on the European WLTP efficiency test cycle. That figure should fall somewhere between 350 and 400 miles when the A6's range is standardized under our country's testing procedure. The far-driving sedan's capability is enabled by a 100 kWh battery, with 94.4 kWh usable, underpinning all A6 and S6 e-tron variants. The battery can be charged with Level 2 AC power at 9.6 kW and DC FACT charging at a Audi claims a 21-minute charge from 10 to 80%. Those in search of all-wheel-drive capability can spring for the A6 Sportback e-tron Quattro, which receives a second motor for a total output of 422 horsepower. Its 0 to 60 mph time drops to 4.3 seconds, although top speed remains the same. Expect these dual-motor versions of the midsize Audi to receive a slight range penalty, dropping maximum driving distance below 350 miles based on our estimates. The sporty S6 Sportback e-tron develops 496 horsepower under normal driving conditions thanks to a more powerful dual-motor setup. Using launch control, the S6 springs from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.7 seconds according to Audi's figures. The sprightlier Sportback claims a higher top speed too, topping out at 149 mph. As a boon to driving enthusiasts, the S6 e-tron's rear-biased powertrain can favor the motor driving the back wheels even at full throttle. We're expecting solid driving dynamics from all versions of the A6 e-tron. A low right height, staggered front and rear tires, and available adaptive air suspension serve as the basis for the midsize EV's athleticism. A regenerative braking system can recuperate up to 220 kW, with two stages of recuperation. Coasting and regen are controlled via paddles on the steering wheel, while toggling the B driving mode offers one pedal driving feeling, although Audi doesn't allow for complete stops with its regenerative system. The 2025 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron should start north of $80,000 when it arrives in the United States. Stepping up to the S6 Sportback e-tron hikes up that sum just south of $110,000 due to its additional performance hardware, times are changing at Audi, and the rapid evolution of its product line is well underway. As Audi moves its gas-powered vehicles to an odd-numbered naming scheme and reassigns the even numbers to all-electric vehicles some of the automaker's best-known nameplates are taking on new shapes. The A6 has traditionally been offered as a midsize luxury sedan powered by gasoline or diesel engines, but it's now a battery-powered vehicle wearing a streamlined fastback silhouette. Claiming a coefficient of drag of just 0.21, the 202 A6 Sportback e-tron is the slipperiest model ever produced by Audi. Although Audi's powertrain offerings for its midsize cars have shifted drastically, its focus on blending technology luxury and performance has remained the same. Sharing Audi's premium platform electric, PPE, architecture with the Q6 e-tron SUV, the A6 e-tron rides on a long wheelbase with short overhangs. As a contrast from gas-only models, its body-color grille signals that the A6 is powered by a battery and electric motors. With aerodynamics as a focus the A6 e-tron has functional air curtains on either side of the front fascia and an active cool air intake beneath the grille. In keeping with other recent Audi designs such as the new A5 the A6 e-tron's slim DRLs are complemented by a black mask that hides the primary headlight functions like the high and low beams. For additional exterior personalization, Audi enables eight different front and rear signature lighting patterns that are configurable from the infotainment display. For the first time in Audi history, the A6 e-tron can be equipped with an illuminated four-ring logo for the front and rear. Down the sides, the A6 e-tron has softened quattro muscles, meaning the haunches over the wheel arches are de-emphasized compared to what you'll see on the smaller A5. The door handles are hidden away into the doors, enhancing the A6's tapered profile. Audi calls out the A6 e-tron's battery-centric design with a swooshing black piece of trim, visually lowering and lengthening the midsize car. Wheel sizes from 19 to 21 inches are available, with a total of nine available designs. A sporty-looking, but still functional, diffuser adds some flair to the rear of the A6 e-tron. A sport-backed body style with a short decklid will be the only configuration available in the United States. This model is nowhere near as stunning as the gorgeous A6 Avant e-tron, which won't be coming to our shores, features a long roof that gently slopes toward the tailgate and a rooftop spoiler. Regardless of body style, the A6 e-tron family wears a taillight design that pops away from the bodywork, with left and right housings connecting via a singular light bar.Globally the Audi A6 e-tron's taillights use 450-old segments to provide dynamic lighting signatures and display warnings for following vehicles based on road data. This technology won't be offered in the United States however due to regulations governing exterior automotive lighting.