Video Summary
Key points and findings from the 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron SUV review:- This is Audi's newest EV, a 5-passenger SUV above the Q4 e-tron and set to replace the Q8 e-tron.
- Its exterior styling is more traditional than its competitors.
- The Q6 e-tron is Audi’s first vehicle to use the premium platform electric (PPE) architecture.
- Its PPE architecture brings 800-volt charging.
- In a DC fast charge setting, it can charge up to 270kW and charge from 10-80% in about 21 minutes.
- The EPA estimates range from 275 to 321 miles, depending on the trim level. The review’s trim level is estimated at 295 miles, though testers got 190 to 226 miles in winter temperatures.
- The base price is $65,800. This model, with options and destination fees, cost $75,680.
- Audi is targeting luxury SUV buyers or Audi loyalists looking for their first EV.
- The range achieved by testers was only 190-226 miles in winter temperatures.
- The 800-volt architecture is important for rapid DC fast charging.
- There is a charge port on each side, one for DC fast charging and one for AC.
- The screen displays authorizations upon entry that have to be removed.
- The climate controls are easily accessible at the bottom of the screen.
- Some interior materials are of high quality, but the monochrome design lacks character for a $76,000 vehicle.
- There’s more storage in the cabin than usual for Audi, with a cubby, cell phone clip, under-armrest storage, and deep door pockets.
- A high bolster on the seat is likely to wear out faster.
- Rear-seat passengers will note good headroom, but limited legroom.
- It comes with a good amount of standard safety equipment across all trims.
- The Q6 e-tron is better than the Q8 e-tron, and the one-pedal driving is fantastic.
