The Audi SQ6 e-tron is an all-new performance luxury electric SUV based on the Q6 e-tron, which is also all-new for the 2025 model year. Competitors include the Rivian R1S, BMW iX, and Genesis Electrified GV70.
2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron
The SQ6 e-tron is the high-performance variant of the Q6 e-tron, both all-new additions to the Audi lineup for 2025. These midsize electric crossover SUVs seat five in sophisticated comfort among plenty of great technology features. Though the SQ6 e-tron falls short of leading rivals in terms of range, it’s powerful and incorporates signature Audi engineering, such as the quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and a sport-tuned adaptive air suspension system, to deliver confident handling and a smooth ride.
Design
The Audi SQ6 e-tron features the brand’s standard SUV styling on an all-new, ground-up EV platform. It’s available in a range of grayscale shades, with blue thrown in for variety. It’s lovely, but doesn’t move the needle from the brand’s current aesthetic. Standard features include 20-inch two-tone wheels, red brake calipers, and S-specific styling elements to distinguish from the Q6 e-tron. Audi offers a variety of 21-inch wheel designs. The Black Optic package adds black exterior trim, mirror caps, and roof rails, while the Prestige trim gets seven additional daytime running light digital designs and digital taillights. Prestige trims are available with an Edition One package that adds dark headlights and a special Edition One puddle light.
Powertrain
The Audi SQ6 e-tron features a dual-motor setup rated for 483 horsepower (509 at its peak with launch control) and 631 lb-ft of torque. It’s capable of a 4.1-second 0-60-mph time. Standard drive modes are Comfort, Balanced, Dynamic, Off-Road, and Efficiency, and there are four regenerative braking modes, including a one-pedal driving mode. All-wheel drive is standard, along with a sport-tuned adaptive air suspension system. With a new 100-kWh battery, the SQ6 e-tron is capable of an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles. The SQ6 e-tron has two charging ports, one on each side, so it’s easier to charge at home. Audi says the battery can DC fast-charge from 10 to 80% in about 21 minutes.
Interior
The cabin seats five, and it’s dark, soothing, and sophisticated, with carbon-fiber and aluminum trim. Standard features include leather upholstery and heated, power-adjustable front sport seats with massage. Options include a heated steering wheel, cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a pre-conditioning system that adjusts cabin temperature before you enter via smartphone, a panoramic sunroof, quilted Nappa leather upholstery in black or red, and acoustic front door glass. An available lighting package syncs the cabin’s ambient lighting to different vehicle functions, and adds welcome and goodbye animations. The Audi SQ6 e-tron has a maximum cargo capacity of 60 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
Technology
The Audi SQ6 e-tron combines an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.5-inch touchscreen in a single, all-new curved display. It incorporates wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and wireless charging. Options include an augmented reality navigation system, a Bang & Olufsen surround-sound stereo with front headrest-mounted speakers, and a 10.9-inch passenger infotainment display.
Safety
The Audi SQ6 e-tron comes with a reversing camera, headlights with automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control with distance following and lane centering, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition, and front obstacle warning with automatic emergency braking. Options include a 360-degree camera system and an augmented reality head-up display (HUD).
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has tested the 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron as of this writing.
Pricing and Release Date
The 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron is on sale now. As of this writing, Audi lists pricing starting at $72,900 for the SQ6 e-tron Premium quattro, $77,300 for the SQ6 e-tron Premium Plus quattro, and $79,300 for the SQ6 e-tron Prestige quattro. Audi’s prices do not include the $1,295 destination charge.