Audi is working at full capacity in the development process of its new electric car that will hit the market in 2023. The new Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has been hunted in broad daylight facing the popular Nürburgring track. This new model should rival, among others, the Mercedes EQE.
The electrical offensive Audi keep going. The important manufacturer from Ingolstadt has put all its machinery into operation with the aim of materializing the creation of a large family of electric vehicles. The launch of the new Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron is just a small sample of the plans that the company has on the agenda. The crosshairs are set in a higher category.
Audi is currently working at full capacity in the process of developing a new 100% electric sedan which is called to play a leading role. The new Audi A6 Sportback e-tron. A model that will join the ranks of the A6 range and that must face, among other electrics, the new Mercedes EQE and the Tesla Model S.
Spy photos of the new Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Once again, the new electric A6 has been hunted in broad daylight. However, and unlike previous sightings, our photographers have found this electric future in an idyllic place for lovers of the motor world. The layout of Nurburgring. Audi’s next electric car is already facing this demanding circuit. Therefore, the development has entered a key phase that will determine how the set-up of the vehicle will be.
It is important to note that the A6 range It currently consists of two body variants. On the one hand, we have the traditional Berlina-type model and, on the other hand, there is the more practical and familiar alternative, the A6 Avant. This new electric will be positioned as an intermediate option. Hence, Audi has repeatedly mentioned the “last name” Sportback.
Under the camouflage that covers almost the entire exterior of the test vehicle there will be no surprises. What’s more, the design was anticipated through the Audi A6 e-tron concept, a conceptual model presented about a year ago at the Shanghai Motor Show. In addition, we still have the release of the Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept, another conceptual model that will also reach production.
On one of his laps around the German circuit, our photographers had the opportunity to take a shot from the optimal angle to get a glimpse of the interior. The large touch screen that will be in the central console has been exposed. Unfortunately, camouflage also makes an appearance in the cabin.
The autonomy of the new Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Audi will offer several versions and / or engines of its new electric. The future A6 Sportback e-tron will be available with batteries up to 100 kWh. The autonomy will be around 600 kilometers in the best case. There will also be versions with an all-wheel drive configuration by being able to equip two electric motors, one on each axle.
Supported by the PPE platform, it will have 800-volt charging technology, which will guarantee a really low recharging process. To see it on the market we will have to wait until the middle of next year 2023.