NEW AUDI A6: AUDI FINALLY NAILS AN EV?

EV Channels Review

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant is presented as a luxurious, practical electric family car that avoids the SUV trend. The reviewer praises its striking yet slippery exterior design, highlighting its aerodynamic efficiency which contributes to a respectable real-world range of around 3 miles per kilowatt-hour, even in cold conditions, translating to approximately 300 miles annually and over 400 in warmer climates. The estate body style is lauded for its practicality, offering ample boot space and a lower center of gravity for better driving dynamics. On the road, the A6 e-tron excels in covering distance with excellent visibility and a comfortable driving position. The performance version, while not brutal, offers ample acceleration and impressive refinement at speed. However, the ride is noted as surprisingly firm for its class, and the interior, while featuring high-quality materials, is dominated by screens and haptic buttons, which some may find overwhelming. The reviewer also points out minor interior gripes like a noisy glove box lid and a cheap-feeling cup holder cover. Despite these points, the A6 e-tron is considered a significant step forward for Audi's EV strategy, offering much of the Q8's appeal at a lower price point, though it's seen as an evolution rather than a revolution in EV design.