BMW was the trailblazer with the X6, introducing the first SUV coupe that features a sloping rear roof, giving the vehicle a youthful and sporty character while maintaining its elevated stance and four-door practicality. Mercedes and Audi soon followed suit with their own versions from Germany.
Audi currently offers two fully electric coupe-style SUVs in its lineup: the Q4 Sportback E-Tron and the Q8 Sportback E-Tron. At the 2024 Paris Motor Show, Audi showcased its latest addition to the category: the mid-sized Q6 Sportback E-Tron.
Specifications of the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
The Q6 Sportback E-Tron 2025 shares much in common with the standard Q6 E-Tron, though it features a more refined roofline. Customers have multiple options, starting with rear-wheel-drive versions powered by a single electric motor or Quattro all-wheel-drive models equipped with dual motors. Two battery sizes are available: a 75.8 kWh unit and a larger 94.9 kWh version, the latter being exclusive to the high-performance SQ6 variant, which comes with dual motors.
The SQ6 Sportback delivers 483 horsepower, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. Meanwhile, the Quattro all-wheel-drive variant of the Q6 Sportback E-Tron produces 382 horsepower, hitting 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. The rear-wheel-drive Q6 Sportback E-Tron Performance, with 302 horsepower, reaches the same speed in 6.6 seconds, and the base model, generating 248 horsepower, accelerates to 60 mph in seven seconds.
For those seeking long-range capability, the rear-wheel-drive Q6 Sportback E-Tron Performance, equipped with the larger 94.9 kWh battery, can cover up to 400 miles (656 km) on a single charge according to the WLTP cycle. The more affordable model with the 75.8 kWh battery offers a range of up to 340 miles (545 km) per charge.
Audi states that its electric sports coupe supports fast charging at up to 270 kW, enabling the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 22 minutes. A brief 10-minute charging session can provide enough power for 160 miles (265 km) of driving.
Exterior Design
As the name suggests, the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is a sleeker version of the Q6 E-Tron, which was unveiled a few months ago alongside the Porsche Macan. The Sportback’s roofline is lowered by 1.5 inches compared to its conventionally styled counterpart, a seemingly small change that nonetheless helps reduce the drag coefficient from 0.28 to 0.26.
Audi, headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, claims that the coupe-like roofline of the Q6 Sportback E-Tron draws inspiration from the first-generation Audi TT Coupe. However, these similarities are subtle, as the Sportback’s overall body design is distinct.
Like other Audis built on the Premium Platform Electric architecture, such as the A6 E-Tron, the 2025 Q6 Sportback E-Tron adopts split headlights, a design trend that sets it apart from its smaller sibling, the Q4 Sportback E-Tron. Despite these differences, both models share a strikingly similar appearance. In fact, the upcoming gasoline-powered Q5 Sportback is expected to follow a similar design language, with only minor variations.
The tapering roofline slightly reduces the cargo space compared to the standard Q6 E-Tron. The Sportback offers 511 liters of storage in the trunk with the rear seats in place, expanding to 1,373 liters when the second-row seats are folded down. The front storage area, or “frunk,” provides an additional 64 liters of space, and there is 25 liters of extra storage distributed throughout the cabin.
Interior Design of the 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
The interior of the Q6 Sportback E-Tron largely mirrors that of the standard Q6 E-Tron. It features a triple-screen setup, including a 14.5-inch central infotainment display, an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel, and a 10.9-inch screen for the front passenger. The vehicle also offers an optional head-up display with augmented reality technology.
As of now, Audi has not yet disclosed the pricing details for this new all-electric vehicle from its 2025 lineup.
