Scorching electrical SUV takes form

Audi’s Q6 E-Tron is but to be revealed however already a warmer model from Audi Sport is being examined in public view.

The prototype in our newest spy pictures, caught testing not too long ago at Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack, is for an anticipated RS model of the Q6 E-Tron, a car that can doubtless go by the identify Q6 RS E-Tron. Audi Sport already affords an electrical car within the type of the RS E-Tron GT.

The prototype could appear to be earlier testers we have seen for the common Q6 E-Tron, however there is a new entrance fascia sporting what seems to be facet intakes with energetic shutters. There’s additionally an prolonged lip spoiler, chunkier facet skirts, and a rear fascia with a attainable diffuser insert.

2024 Audi Q6 RS E-Tron spy pictures – Photograph credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

Lowered suspension and an upgraded wheel and tire package deal additionally set aside the newest prototype from the sooner testers. And the brilliant pink brake calipers seen listed here are additionally a standard design component featured on Audi RS vehicles.

The Q6 E-Tron is a totally electrical SUV comparable in measurement to the Q5. It is being developed alongside Porsche’s electrical Macan on a brand new Volkswagen Group EV platform often known as the PPE, which guarantees 800-volt expertise and over 300 miles of vary.

The Q6 E-Tron is predicted to have a 100-kwh battery and dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain with round 469 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The RS model ought to have one thing nearer to 600 hp, although whether or not this will likely be through a dual- or tri-motor system is unclear.

2024 Audi Q6 RS E-Tron spy pictures – Photograph credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

The Q6 E-Tron was resulting from be revealed this 12 months although the debut is now anticipated to happen in early 2023, that means we’ll doubtless see it arrive at dealerships as a 2024 mannequin. The RS model ought to launch later in 2023. Audi can also be engaged on a extra coupe-like Q6 Sportback E-Tron, and this physique model ought to get the RS therapy.

Manufacturing of the Q6 E-Tron vary will likely be dealt with at Audi’s plant in Ingolstadt, Germany, which has been ready for manufacturing of PPE-based automobiles, in addition to batteries.

Audi has formidable plans for EVs, because the automaker goals to have 20 in its lineup as early as 2025. It has already launched the E-Tron, E-Tron GT and This autumn E-Tron, and can quickly add the Q6 E-Tron, in addition to an A6 E-Tron. An electrical A8 alternative is predicted to be revealed in 2024 and begin gross sales in 2025. Past 2026, Audi has mentioned it’s going to solely launch EVs.