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All-new Audi A6 e-tron: A Bold Vision in Electric Vehicle Design

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The Audi A6 e-tron combines advanced technology with striking aesthetics. Both the exterior and interior reflect Audi’s dedication to precision and innovation. From the moment you see the A6 e-tron, its clean, sophisticated lines are evident. The design integrates functionality with a bold visual presence. Here’s a closer look at the details that make this vehicle a remarkable entry into the electric vehicle market.

Designer: Audi

The front design features Audi’s signature inverted single frame, encased in a sleek black mask. This design cleverly integrates the main headlights, ADAS sensors, and air intakes, creating a seamless and functional front end. The slim daytime running lights and wide grille give the A6 e-tron a broad, assertive presence on the road.

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

The side profile of the A6 e-tron impresses with its dynamic roofline and low ride height, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and contributing to a sleek, sporty look. The prominent Quattro blisters over each wheel arch emphasize the car’s performance capabilities, giving it a powerful stance. A black insert along the sill area highlights the battery’s placement, stretching visually to the rear and integrating the reflectors for an extended appearance. For those who prefer a more traditional touch, the Avant model features a distinctive aluminum-look trim from the A-pillar to the roof spoiler, adding a unique and stylish element.

At the rear, the A6 e-tron combines sporty elegance with functional aerodynamics. A continuous three-dimensional light strip spans the vehicle’s width, housing the second-generation digital OLED rear lights. With 450 individual segments, these lights offer customizable light signatures and enhance road safety through car-to-X communication. The rear diffuser, designed for optimal aerodynamic performance, and the additional spoiler on the Avant model reduce drag and improve stability at high speeds.

Audi’s aerodynamic excellence shines in the A6 e-tron. The vehicle achieves a low drag coefficient (0.21 for the Sportback, 0.24 for the Avant) thanks to several key features. Air curtains at the front manage airflow around the wheels, reducing turbulence and drag. The slim greenhouse and sloping roofline contribute to a sleek profile that cuts through the air with minimal resistance. Underneath, the car’s underbody is extensively sealed and optimized, including specially adapted wheel trims and 3D bumps ahead of the front wheels to streamline airflow further.

The controllable cool-air intake under the Singleframe grille ensures efficient cooling while minimizing aerodynamic losses. The rear diffuser balances lift and drag, enhancing stability at high speeds. The Avant model includes an additional spoiler on the diffuser and side spoilers at the rear to manage airflow more effectively, contributing to its slightly higher drag coefficient than the Sportback but still maintaining impressive aerodynamic performance.

The second-generation virtual exterior mirrors, now with electrically foldable compact cameras, reduce the vehicle’s front area and improve the drag coefficient. These mirrors enhance the car’s sleek look and provide a practical benefit by lowering aerodynamic drag.

 

Inside, the A6 e-tron continues to impress with a user-focused design. The digital stage concept features a panoramic display, blending a 14.5-inch MMI touch display with an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit. An optional 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display offers Active Privacy Mode, allowing passengers to enjoy entertainment without distracting the driver. The second-generation augmented reality head-up display provides relevant information directly in the driver’s line of sight.

Comfort and functionality take center stage in the interior design. The “soft wrap” extends door to door, creating a cohesive and enveloping space. High-quality materials cover every surface, differentiating between comfort-oriented and precisely designed control areas. The low-lying, slim air vents blend into the background, emphasizing the interior’s clean lines. Displays for the virtual exterior mirrors are ergonomically positioned inside the doors for easy viewing.

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

The Audi A6 e-tron seamlessly integrates modern technology. The infotainment system, powered by Android Automotive OS, updates over the air to keep the latest Audi Connect services up-to-date. The Audi Application Store offers a variety of third-party apps, while the enhanced e-tron route planner ensures efficient travel. The Audi assistant, integrated with ChatGPT, provides intuitive voice control for various vehicle functions, enhancing the overall driving experience.

With its curved design and OLED technology, the MMI panoramic display consists of an 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch MMI touch display. This digital stage is complemented by the optional 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display, which features Active Privacy Mode. Thanks to intelligent light direction control based on speed and seat occupancy, the front-seat passenger can enjoy entertainment content without distracting the driver.

The interior design emphasizes a homely ambiance with clear structures and spaciousness. The “soft wrap” extends from the doors across the entire width of the control panel, creating a cohesive and enveloping space. Comfort-oriented areas feature generous surfaces and soft materials, while control areas use high-quality, high-gloss black finishes to highlight the interaction points. The low-lying, slim air vents blend seamlessly into the background, maintaining the interior’s clean lines.

Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

The displays for the optional virtual exterior mirrors are positioned ergonomically inside the doors, ensuring they are easily visible without distracting the driver. This thoughtful placement enhances the driver’s ability to monitor their surroundings comfortably.

The Audi A6 e-tron sets new standards in electric vehicle design. Its exterior combines elegance with aerodynamic efficiency, while the interior focuses on user-friendly technology and comfort. Personally, I love the look of the Avant—it’s stylish and incredibly practical. Which model do you prefer?

U.S. Market Specific Information

Audi will launch the A6 e-tron, A6 e-tron quattro, and S6 e-tron Sportback variants in the U.S. market. The offer structure for the A6 e-tron in the U.S. market will differ from the global release.

The A6 e-tron (RWD) Sportback delivers 362 hp and accelerates from 0-60 mph in an estimated 5.2 seconds, with a top speed of 130 mph. The A6 e-tron quattro Sportback offers 422 hp and achieves 0-60 mph in about 4.3 seconds, maintaining the same top speed. The S6 e-tron Sportback has 496 hp, which can be boosted to 543 hp with launch control, reaching 0-60 mph in an estimated 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 149 mph.

Audi A6 e-tron Family

EPA range specifications will be announced closer to the U.S. on-sale date. The European drag coefficient of 0.21 Cd is based on a specific wheel offering. Unfortunately, virtual exterior mirrors are unavailable in the U.S.

The A6 e-tron features a 100 kWh battery (94.4 kWh net), with AC charging at 9.6 kW (240V/40A) and DC fast charging at 270 kW HPC at 800 volts, capable of reaching 10-80% SOC in 21 minutes. Available colors for the U.S. models include Magnetic gray (solid), Glacier white metallic, Mythos black metallic, Plasma blue metallic, Malpelo blue metallic, and Typhoon gray metallic. The S6 e-tron also offers a Siam beige metallic and Daytona gray pearl effect.

The A6 and S6 e-tron offer up to eight customizable light signatures. However, due to U.S. regulations, certain lighting functionalities—such as adaptive matrix LED headlights, car-to-X communication, and active digital light signatures—will not be available. More detailed information will be announced closer to the U.S. on-sale date, including final U.S. market-specific product information, performance specifications, pricing, and EPA-rated range/emissions information.

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This Audi-inspired electric scooter is designed to redefine sleek and safe commuting

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I think it’s about time we all admit that scooters are cool – even those aluminum kick scooters that would sometimes slice your ankle in two when they swung around too quickly. Scooters have had some major developments in recent years. With suburban millennials moving to cities, getting around the city on electric scooters has almost become synonymous with ride-sharing. Thankfully, electric scooters look a little more grownup than those slim, foldable scooters we grew up riding around the block. Daekwang Kim recently developed his interpretation of the electric scooter, e-Tron, with inspiration from the automobile manufacturer, Audi, to bring an even sharper edge to the ever-changing electric scooter.

When it comes to production, performance, and style, Audi is consistently top-rated, which could explain the inspiration behind Kim’s e-Tron design. His interpretation of the e-scooter resembles the cool metallic finish we expect from Audi models, sporting a smooth, glacier-gray coating for the scooter’s bar and exterior deck. The deck is equipped with a non-slip, black, rubber-treaded grip so that while you’re coasting down the boulevard, your feet can stay firmly planted. You’ll find the electric scooter’s accelerating buttons on its handlebar, which is wrapped in a thin and smooth silicone grip for steady balance, without any moisture absorption. The scooter’s electronic display gleams front and center on the scooter’s handlebar. There, you can read the time of day, along with the e-Tron’s battery levels and changing riding speed.

While riding on scooters in cities is both convenient and a lot of fun, it can be dangerous without taking proper safety precautions, but e-Tron’s got us covered so we can ride easy. In addition to the electronic display feature, e-Tron rides with fully-integrating LED lights that can alert night drivers of your location on the road. Rear lighting for brake lights and turn signals take up the backside of the scooter so that you can share the road with drivers and pedestrians alike. On the scooter’s rear, an installed camera and radar sensor can inform users of oncoming traffic or people trailing behind the scooter. Users can also utilize an accompanying app for e-Tron models that provides any additional information regarding the scooter’s overall quality or the incorporated software such as the embedded camera systems so users can learn about their scooter all within the app. This three-wheeled scooter will wear a smooth as velvet exterior, cut your carbon footprint naturally, and offer some of the most advanced software available, so riding this scooter will feel as cool and swift as riding in an Audi.

Designer: Daekwang Kim x Audi

The streamlined Audi e-tron GT looks like it was inspired by a wind-tunnel test!

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It isn’t often that we see a car with such a tight, dramatic curve running along the top from front to back. Almost borrowing from a style that Lamborghini adopted with its classics like the Countach, the Audi e-tron GT concept is an autonomous vehicle designed for long-distance travel. That beautiful unbroken curve on the top, it doesn’t just give the car aerodynamics, it also allows the car to have a larger, more spacious cabin.

In fact, the focus on spacious-ness (if that’s even a word) is perhaps the e-tron GT’s biggest selling point. With just two seats on the inside, infinite leg-room, and a dedicated space to store your luggage and bags, the e-tron GT is all about taking a break (brake?) from driving and leaving it up to the car’s AI, which works on Level 5 autonomy. Riders access the car using its two massive gullwing doors and are greeted with a cabin that looks quite like a room on wheels. The e-tron GT doesn’t come with steering wheels or controls. Instead, a wraparound dashboard screen communicates with you, greeting you when you enter, and giving you ride updates as you proceed.

The car’s exteriors are rather interesting too. The automobile is characterized by a continuous panoramic sunroof that goes all the way from the front to the back, while the sides have discreet one-way windows that seamlessly blend with the car’s side panels thanks to the use of a translucent metallic paint job. The e-tron GT’s aesthetic mirrors the Cybertruck in a variety of ways too, from the use of silver paint and black glass, to the relatively angular design, and even the razor-thin headlamps and taillamps… although the e-tron GT looks a whole lot better, in my opinion.

Designers: Hyojun Shin, Taek Lee & Seonghwan Hong

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Audi’s digital matrix LED headlights debut in the E-Tron Sportback

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Tesla trumps Audi and Jaguar EVs in independent efficiency test

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