Audi's FAW division initiates pre-sale of Q6L e-tron vehicles featuring Huawei's autonomous driving technology
The Audi Q6L e-tron family has officially been launched in China, offering two premium midsize electric SUVs: the Audi Q6L e-tron and the Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron. The launch took place on August 1st, following the commencement of production at the Audi-FAW EV venture's plant.
Pricing and Specifications
The Audi Q6L e-tron family offers two variants: the Long Range Edition and the Pioneer Edition. The Long Range Edition is priced at RMB 353,000, while the Pioneer Edition retails for RMB 383,000. For those interested in the Sportback e-tron models, the base price starts at RMB 403,000 for the Pioneer Edition and RMB 373,000 for the Long Range Edition. These prices are equivalent to approximately USD 49,500 to USD 56,500 for the Long Range Edition and USD 52,500 to USD 59,500 for the Pioneer Edition.
Audi Q6L e-tron
The Audi Q6L e-tron features a length of 4884 mm, a width of 1965 mm, a height of 1656 mm, and a notably long wheelbase of 2995 mm. The single motor produces 279 horsepower and 460 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. It boasts a high-capacity 107 kWh lithium battery, delivering a range of over 700 km under the Chinese CLTC cycle. The vehicle supports 800-volt architecture with fast charging up to 270 kW, enabling a charging jump of 260 km in just 10 minutes and 10-80% recharge in about 10 minutes.
Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron
The Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron is a sportier complement to the Q6L e-tron, featuring a dual-motor all-wheel-drive option delivering up to 345 kW combined power. It shares the same advanced driver-assist features with the Huawei Qiankun system, standard on high-end Chinese trims, enhancing automated driving capabilities. The Sportback model has an EPA range of 283-319 miles (~455-513 km), a 94.4 kWh battery, and supports up to 270 kW fast charging, taking approximately 21 minutes to charge from 10-80%.
Availability and Partnership
Test drives for the Audi Q6L e-tron family are now available at Audi dealerships across China. Notably, the Huawei Qiankun smart driving technology is standard on the higher-end Q6L e-tron models tailored for the Chinese market, reflecting Audi’s strategic tech partnership in this region. This system is specific to Chinese market Audi models and is not generally available on European versions.
In conclusion, the Audi Q6L e-tron and Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron are premium midsize electric SUVs, offering distinct features and configurations. Both models are produced by the Audi-FAW EV venture and share advanced driver-assist features with Huawei Qiankun in high-end Chinese trims. The Audi Q6L e-tron family is a family of electric SUVs, offering variants with single or dual motors, high-capacity batteries, and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
- The Audi Q6L e-tron and Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron, premium midsize electric SUVs, have been launched in China, with prices equivalent to approximately USD 49,500 to USD 59,500.
- The Audi-FAW EV venture's plant in China has commenced production of the Audi Q6L e-tron family, offering variants with single motors and advanced driver-assist features from Huawei Qiankun.
- The Audi Q6L e-tron family boasts high-capacity batteries, with the Long Range Edition featuring a lithium battery of 107 kWh, enabling a range of over 700 km.
- The Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron, a sportier complement to the Q6L e-tron, supports up to 270 kW fast charging and offers a dual-motor all-wheel-drive option for increased power.
- Strategic partnerships, such as the one between Audi and Huawei, allow for advanced technology integration, like the Huawei Qiankun system, to be exclusive to certain regions, enhancing the automated driving capabilities of high-end Chinese Audi models.
