A wagon version will be available that can travel 435 miles per charge.
The Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept shows a preview for a stylish electric wagon. It would join previously teased liftback sedan. Josef Schlossmacher (head of communications for product technology) said that the brand will launch a production model of this long-roof model by 2024. Audi claims the vehicle that will be in showrooms looks very similar to what you see here.
This concept of the A6 Avant E-Tron Concept shows Audi’s plans for the exterior design of its new vehicle. The interior of this wagon is not known, and Audi hasn’t provided any information about the cabin.
The Styling
Avant E-Tron’s front is familiar to Audi but it is different due to the electric powertrain. The Singleframe grille of the brand is now closed with small U- and L-shaped inlets. Each corner has functional inlets that create air curtains to enhance the aerodynamics.
Audi claims that the ultra-slim headlights allow owners to set their own daytime running lights. The concept allows drivers to pull up to a wall to use the headlights to project video games from their cockpit.
The wagon’s side view shows an aluminum section running from the A Pillar (the side of the roof) to the rear spoiler. This adds an eye-catching element to the vehicle’s profile.
The concept’s rear features a steeply angled hatchback. They have 3d elements within their full-width taillights. Below it is a prominent diffuser that has oval-shaped vents.
The Platform
The Avant E-Tron has the same dimensions and features as the A6 Sportback E-Tron Concept. They measure 16.3 feet (4.96m) in length, 6.4ft (1.96m) wide, and 4.7ft (1.44m) high. The Avant’s rear styling is different. It has a more angular roof that allows for more cargo space. This sleek design results in a 0.24 drag coefficient compared to 0.22 for Sportback.
The A6 Avant E-Tron Concept rides the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), also under the upcoming Q6 E-Tron cross-over. Each axle is powered by an electric motor that produces 469 horsepower (350 Kilowatts) as well as 590 pound-feet (880 Newton-meters) of torque.
Audi doesn’t disclose the exact battery capacity, but it indicates that the figure is approximately 100 kilowatts-hours. With an 800-volt, 270-kilowatt charging capacity, you can get 186 miles (300 km) of WLTP range in as little as 10 seconds. It takes less than 25 minutes to charge the pack from 5 percent to 80 percent.
The company announced that the A6 Avant E-Tron production model would reach speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) depending on its powertrain. High-performance models will achieve speeds up to “well below four seconds”, according to their announcement. A rear-drive electric A6 Avant can travel 435 miles (700 km) per charge.
The Future
Audi has yet to confirm whether it plans to sell the A6 Avant E-Tron production model in the United States. A brand executive said that it was impossible to predict the future when he was asked about the launch at the press conference. While he suggested that the US might not get the regular model, he said that the company would sell it in the US if the future RS version is available. The execs said that there is no decision yet on an Allroad model.