On November 9th, Audi made an exciting announcement that has caught the attention of the automotive industry. The brand revealed that the much-anticipated Audi Q6L e-tron electric SUV will make its debut at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, marking a key milestone in Audi's electrification strategy for the Chinese market.
The Q6L e-tron models, built on Audi’s PPE platform (Premium Platform Electric), represent the latest in Audi’s electric vehicle technology and are highly anticipated. From mid-2025, Audi will partner with FAW (China First Automobile Works) to introduce a series of PPE-based electric models, with the Q6L e-tron being the flagship model. This move highlights Audi's deep commitment to the Chinese market and its understanding of local consumer demands.
In addition to the Q6L e-tron, Audi has also teased another exciting model—the A6 Avant e-tron. This electric station wagon combines the classic station wagon design with futuristic technology. The A6 Avant e-tron’s production model may also be unveiled at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, adding to the buzz and preparing the market for next year’s competition.
Looking back at August of this year, Audi launched the A6 e-tron and A6 Avant e-tron globally. Both models directly compete with rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz EQE and BMW i5, demonstrating Audi's ambition in the electric luxury car market. The A6 e-tron series, including the A6 e-tron and the performance-oriented S6 e-tron, features a 100 kWh battery pack (with a net capacity of 94.4 kWh). This innovative design improves both interior space and energy density. The vehicles are equipped with an 800-volt electrical architecture and support 270 kW DC fast charging, significantly reducing charging times and making long-distance travel more convenient.
In terms of range, the A6 e-tron boasts an impressive 720-750 km range under WLTP testing conditions, outperforming many competitors in its class and addressing one of the main concerns for electric vehicle users—range anxiety.