The subsequent salvo in Audi’s EV onslaught will come within the type of the Q6 E-Tron compact crossover, which the automaker has confirmed for a debut on March 18.

The automobile is a sibling to the electrical Porsche Macan which debuted in late January, with each fashions driving on Volkswagen Group’s newly developed PPE platform designed for quantity EVs from the premium manufacturers.

Audi has been quiet on specs for the Q6 E-Tron however we all know the Macan will include a normal 100-kwh battery (95-kwh usable) and an electrical motor driving every axle. Additionally commonplace will probably be an 800-volt electrical system that facilitates charging at charges of as much as 270 kw. Probably the most highly effective grade at launch would be the Macan Turbo with 630 hp on faucet.

The Macan is confirmed to be arriving within the U.S. as a 2024 mannequin, although it is not clear whether or not the Audi will even arrive as a 2024 mannequin or presumably a 2025. Each a daily crossover as proven right here in addition to a extra coupe-like variant are deliberate. The latter will carry the Sportback designation, similar to the bigger Q8 Sportback E-Tron.

Audi Q6 E-Tron

Audi Q6 E-Tron

Audi Q6 E-Tron

Audi supplied a preview of the Q6 E-Tron’s inside design final fall. For the sprint, a curved panel will probably be angled towards the driving force and combine an 11.9-inch digital gauge cluster and 14.5-inch infotainment display screen with contact functionality. A head-up show with augmented actuality will even function, possible as an out there choice.

The infotainment system will probably be a brand new Android-based design developed by Cariad, VW Group’s software program division. It’ll function its personal app retailer.

Cariad has additionally developed a function for the Q6 E-Tron that can let homeowners change the sunshine signatures of the daytime operating lights for each the headlights and taillights.

Manufacturing of the Q6 E-Tron will probably be dealt with at Audi’s plant in Ingolstadt, Germany, which is being ready for manufacturing of PPE-based autos, in addition to batteries.