The India-bound Audi Q6 e-tron was seen within the nation for the primary time. Barely camouflaged, the e-SUV was noticed testing on the outskirts of Mumbai and is anticipated to reach in showrooms by this 12 months’s finish or early 2025. It could have no direct rivals right here.

1. India-spec Audi Q6 e-tron more likely to be RWD solely
2. Expected to be powered by 83kWh battery
3. Q6 e-tron’s anticipated value vary is Rs 70 lakh–80 lakh

The Q6 e-tron in our unique spy photographs is a left-hand drive mannequin and seems to have the identical specs because the one offered internationally. Abroad, the Q6 e-tron quattro will get a 100kWh battery pack that powers two electrical motors—one on every axle—making a mixed 388hp. The mannequin we noticed appeared just like the one revealed earlier this 12 months, from the usually understated Audi design to the separated headlights and daytime working lamps. The tail lights had a constantly animated sample, which modifications primarily based on conditions and could be set to a particular sample. 

The solely discernible variations between the worldwide mannequin and the Q6 noticed right here had been the alloy wheel designs and a silver end across the entrance fog lamps and on the rear bumper. 

Besides, the India-spec mannequin is more likely to be powered by a smaller 83kWh battery pack. However, we anticipate the e-SUV to have comparable charging capabilities because the worldwide mannequin; the 100kWh battery can go from 10 to 80 p.c in 21 minutes with a 270kW charger. While the vary and output figures are unknown, it’ll seemingly include a single, rear axle-mounted electrical motor.

The Q6 e-tron shares its PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform with the Porsche Macan EV, costs for which had been revealed in January. 

 

 

 

 

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In phrases of measurement and value, the Q6 e-tron can be positioned between the likes of the Volvo XC40 Recharge and the BMW iX1 on one finish and the Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes EQE SUV and BMW iX on the opposite. We anticipate the electrical SUV to price Rs 70 lakh–80 lakh, ex-showroom.

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