The 2024 Beijing Auto Show has officially kicked off, and Audi's models based on the new PPE platform have arrived as scheduled, including the Q6L e-tron that will be produced locally at the FAW Audi plant. In the field of new energy, the advantages of Chinese brands seem to be becoming more and more obvious, and consumers are no longer focused on brand and history, so I think Audi needs to be more focused and quickly catch up if it wants to achieve success in the Chinese electric vehicle market. Let's take a look at some of the features of the new Q6L e-tron.
The Audi Q6L e-tron is based on the new PPE premium electric vehicle platform with 800V technology and is the first model to be built on this new electric vehicle platform, marking an important step in Audi's transition to advanced e-mobility, which was jointly developed by Audi and Porsche, and will be born on the platform of future Porsche electric vehicles.
In terms of appearance, the Audi Q6L e-tron adopts a new e-tron-specific design language, with a more technological and fashionable shape, but even so, its front face still retains the characteristics of the Audi family. The front grille has a closed design, and the outer contour still has the familiar hexagonal design of Audi models. Although the grille is closed, the designer still designed a hexagonal texture in the center of the grille, which is full of details.
Audi is the lamp factory, the Q6L e-tron uses a new set of matrix LED headlights, the second generation of digital OLED taillights will perfectly integrate lighting and intelligent technology, and the rear may further evolve into a display in the future to enhance the vehicle's interactive functions and active safety. Through a unique algorithm, the "digital eye" of the front of the car and the "wisdom" of the digital OLED taillights are expressed in the dynamic digital light signature, showing the vitality and personalized interaction of the vehicle.
On the side of the body, the design of the double waistline outlines the sense of power of the SUV, and the upper part of the waistline is divided into two sections, and the whole body has the roundness, dynamics and power of the Audi SUV model. The new car also features a more sporty rim shape. It has the characteristics of short front and rear overhangs and long wheelbase, which maximizes the space advantage. At 4,871 mm long, 1,936 mm wide and 1,681 mm high, the new Audi Q6L e-tron offers plenty of space, comfort and usability for everyday use. The wheelbase of 2,995 mm provides business-class legroom for the second-row seats.
At the rear of the vehicle, the D-pillar is slightly tilted forward, while the roof is slightly pressed down, making the entire rear of the vehicle look vibrant. Like the front daytime running lights, the OLED taillights at the rear can also be stylistically transformed, and the new active digital light signs also point the way to the future of Audi lighting technology, as well as the continuous design of the taillights. The charging port of the vehicle is located at the rear right, which is more convenient to reverse and park in the charging space for charging.
The taillights are also integrated with the vehicle's functions, displaying warning patterns to alert pedestrians and vehicles behind them in certain situations, allowing them to interact with traffic. The rear of the car has a diffuser-like shape that further enhances the sporty feel.
The charging interface of the new car is located on both sides of the rear of the car, with the CCS DC fast charging interface on the left and the AC slow charging interface on the right. The new Audi Q6L e-tron battery pack consists of 12 modules and 192 prismatic cells for a total capacity of 107 kWh The Audi SQ6 e-tron battery pack has a capacity of 100 kWh. DC fast charging has a maximum charging power of 270 kW and supports 11 kW AC slow charging, which increases the range by 260 km in 10 minutes of charging under ideal conditions.
In terms of interior, there should be no obvious difference with the overseas version, after all, the latter has been quite suitable for the Chinese market, using a double suspended large-size LCD screen with a co-pilot side entertainment screen to form a three-screen linkage, and the sense of science and technology has a level of performance. Other elements such as the iconic four-spoke steering wheel, the layered center console and door panel decoration, and the standard paddle shift will not be absent, of course, the significant increase in rear space is a highlight of the domestic version.
Notably, the Q6L e-tron will be equipped with a driver assistance system specifically designed for the Chinese market, which is expected to support advanced adaptive driver assistance and automatic parking assistance functions. Audi has put a lot of effort into researching energy recovery. Under ideal conditions, the Audi Q6L e-tron has a maximum recuperation power of 220 kW, and the new Audi Q6L e-tron is significantly more usable than its predecessor (at a near-standstill speed of around 5–7 km/h) compared to its predecessor.
In terms of power, the Audi Q6L e-tron benefits from a new high-end electric platform (PPE) with an impressively efficient drive system and excellent overall performance. This model is a testament to Audi's expertise in the optimization of electric motors, transmissions and electronic control systems, as well as the advanced and forward-looking nature of Audi's technology.
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Overall, the overall performance of the Audi Q6L e-tron is still very good, as the new energy vehicle of the Audi family, the 800V architecture is very sincere, and for an experienced car company, it can be guaranteed in terms of safety, the new car will be produced at the end of 2024 in the Audi FAW new energy vehicle factory in Changchun, which represents the Audi Q6L e-tron has better local adaptability in terms of intelligence, what do you think?