Audi has finally released its first car based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture: the Q6 e-tron. This feature-rich and performance-packed SUV also boasts another unique distinction. it’s the World’s First OLED Vehicle.
The Q6 e-tron’s innovative platform is its first major attraction. This platform allows for more interior space than any other Audi EV, and was developed by Audi in collaboration with Porsche and the E3 electronic architecture. Passengers in the second row will also enjoy more legroom thanks to the new platform.
Next to the platform, the lights are the most striking feature of the Audi Q6 e-tron. The headlights are positioned below the daytime running LEDs at the front. Each headlight has 61 segments of LEDs, and can illuminate in six different patterns. However, the front of the Q6 e-tron uses conventional LED lights. The big change is at the back.
Impressive performance:
- 100kWh battery with 390 bhp (517 bhp with launch control).
- 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (4.3 seconds with launch control).
- 613 km range on a single charge.
- Fast charging: 250 km range in 10 minutes, 10% to 80% charge in 21 minutes.
Advanced infotainment:
- Digital stage panoramic screen with:
- 14.5-inch touchscreen for navigation
- 11.9-inch cockpit display
- 10.9-inch passenger display
The Q6 e-tron has six OLED panels with 360 segments each at the rear. This opens up new possibilities for design and communication with other vehicles in terms of brake lights. The Q6 can now illuminate its brake lights in different design patterns without compromising overall light output.
Q6 e-tron users can choose from eight different signature designs. The rear OLED panels of the Q6 can also be used to warn approaching vehicles. If the car detects danger ahead, a hazard symbol will appear on the rear OLED panel. The OLED panel can also display this symbol when auto-parking.
Inside, the Q6 e-tron features the new Digital Stage panoramic screen. This consists of a 14.5-inch touchscreen display for navigation and an 11.9-inch cockpit display. There is also a 10.9-inch display on the passenger side. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are supported.
The Q6 e-tron measures 4,771mm long, 2,193mm wide, and 1,702mm tall. It has a boot space of 526 liters, which can be increased to 1,529 liters by folding down the rear seats.
The Q6 e-tron is powered by a 100kWh lithium-ion battery. It has a power output of 390 bhp, which can be increased to 517 bhp when launch control is activated. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, or in just 4.3 seconds with launch control activated. The range on a single charge is 613 km. Audi claims that the car can be charged for a 250 km journey in just ten minutes, and from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes.
The Audi Q6 e-tron is a significant step forward for the automotive industry, and its innovative OLED lighting technology is sure to turn heads. With its impressive performance, range, and features, the Q6 e-tron is a compelling choice for anyone looking for a premium electric SUV.
Meanwhile, Nio has surpassed the 1000km mark on a single charge using one of its production-spec Ultra Long Range batteries. This achievement was reached in December of the previous year on a 14-hour journey from Shanghai to Xiamen, led by Nio’s CEO and founder, William Li. The vehicle, showcasing this remarkable battery technology, is anticipated to enter the global market by the end of this year.
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