Introduction to the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron
The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron has made its way to the United States, offering a stylish and high-performance electric option for consumers. This model serves as the more elegant counterpart to the standard Q6 E-Tron, featuring a distinctive coupe-like design that sets it apart from its SUV sibling.
Key Features and Specifications
Starting at $70,895 in the U.S., the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron is available in two powertrain configurations. Notably, there is no single-motor version offered for the U.S. market, meaning even the base model comes equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive and a 94.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack.
This electric crossover can charge at a maximum rate of 270 kW, allowing for quick top-ups. The base model delivers a powerful output of 456 horsepower, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 130 mph. According to Audi, the vehicle can travel up to 319 miles on a full charge when equipped with standard 19-inch wheels. This represents a 12-mile improvement over the standard Q6 E-Tron SUV, largely due to the Sportback’s more aerodynamic design, which features a roofline that is 1.4 inches lower than the SUV version.
Pricing and Additional Features
Despite its enhanced performance and style, the Q6 Sportback E-Tron comes with a higher price tag. It is $3,800 more expensive than the standard Q6 E-Tron. Similarly, the SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, which is the more powerful variant, is priced $3,400 higher than the SQ6 E-Tron.
While the Sportback offers a slightly more refined exterior design, it does come with some trade-offs. The cargo space is reduced, with the Sportback’s trunk providing 26.1 cubic feet of storage, compared to 30.2 cubic feet in the SUV version.
The SQ6 Sportback E-Tron is powered by the same 94.4-kWh battery as the base model but features more powerful electric motors that deliver a combined output of 509 horsepower. This allows the SQ6 Sportback E-Tron to achieve a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.1 seconds, although its EPA-rated range is slightly lower at 283 miles.
Trim Levels and Additional Options
The standard Premium trim of the Q6 Sportback E-Tron includes generous features such as 20-inch wheels, a Sport adaptive air suspension system, and massaging front seats. Upgrading to the Premium Plus trim adds advanced technologies like adaptive cruise control, an augmented reality head-up display, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, a heated steering wheel, and a top view camera system.
For those seeking even more luxury, the Prestige trim offers additional comforts, including acoustic glass for the front doors, a larger digital instrument cluster screen, and digital OLED taillights.
Charging Capabilities and Platform
The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron is capable of accepting up to 270 kilowatts of power from an 800-volt DC fast charger. This means that a 10% to 80% charge can be achieved in approximately 21 minutes. This impressive charging capability is made possible by the Volkswagen Group’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, which also underpins the Porsche Macan.
Availability and Market Position
The 2025 Audi Q6 and SQ6 Sportback E-Tron models will go on sale in the U.S. before the end of the month. As part of Audi’s expanding electric vehicle lineup, these models are positioned to compete with other high-performance electric vehicles in the market.
With its combination of style, performance, and advanced technology, the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron represents a significant step forward for Audi in the electric vehicle segment.
