Audi’s electric SUV range has now been completed with the launch of swoopy Sportback versions of the mid-size Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron.
The entry-level Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron has the same price ($99,900 before on-road costs) as its more upright Q6 e-tron equivalent, though the sportier quattro and SQ6 variants command a $5000 price premium over their more conservative stablemates.
Audi says the new Sportback SUVs are arriving at showrooms nationwide shortly.
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ABOVE: SQ6 Sportback e-tron
Revealed last October, the Q6 e-tron Sportback shares the Q6 e-tron’s 2899mm wheelbase but features a sleeker, slipperier body. Its drag coefficient is 0.26Cd, down from 0.28 in the Q6 e-tron.
The Sportback lineup is coming here in all bar long-range, rear-wheel drive Performance guise. You can get this variant in the regular Q6 e-tron, however.
Audi now offers SUV and coupe SUV versions of its Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron and Q8 e-tron electric SUVs in Australia, though the latter lineup is on its way out.
PricingModelPrice before on-road costs 2026 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron$99,9002026 Audi Q6 Sportback quattro e-tron$127,5002026 Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron$156,400Drivetrains and Efficiency
There are three powertrains offered in Australia, with Audi promising a 10 to 80 per cent DC fast-charge time of 21 minutes.
ABOVE: Q6 Sportback e-tron
SpecificationsBasequattroSQ6DrivetrainSingle electric motorDual electric motorsDual electric motorsBattery capacity (gross)83kWh 100kWh100kWhPower185kW (215kW with launch control)285kW360kW (380kW with launch control)Torque450Nm275Nm (front) + 580Nm (rear)275Nm (front) + 580Nm (rear)Drive typeRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveWeight2200kg2400kg2425kg0-100km/h (claimed)7.6 seconds (7.0s with launch control)5.9 seconds4.4 seconds (4.3s with launch control)Claimed range (WLTP)489km569km585kmMax AC charge rate11kW11kW11kWMax DC charge rate225kW270kW270kWDimensions
There’s 15 litres less cargo capacity behind the second row of seating compared to the Q6 e-tron, and 156L less when you drop the rear seats. Under-bonnet storage is the same, however.
DimensionsAudi Q6 Sportback e-tronLength4771mmWidth1965mm (excl. mirrors)Height1665mmWheelbase2899mmCargo capacity511L (rear, seats up)
1373L (rear, seats folded)
64L (under bonnet)Servicing and Warranty
The Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty, as well as six years of roadside assistance.
Audi offers a six-year service plan for the Q6 e-tron lineup, priced at $2080.
Safety
The Audi Q6 e-tron has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024. This rating applies to Sportback models as well.
CategoryAudi Q6 e-tronAdult occupant protection91 per centChild occupant protection87 per centVulnerable road user protection81 per centSafety assist82 per cent
Standard safety equipment includes:
Adaptive cruise control with stop/goAutonomous emergency brakingSwerve assistFront turn assistRear turn assistBlind-spot monitoringFront cross-traffic assistRear cross-traffic alertLane-keep assistSpeed sign recognitionDriver fatigue monitoringTyre pressure monitoringFront, side and curtain airbagsFront centre airbagSurround-view cameraFront and rear parking sensorsStandard Equipment
There are three members of the Q6 Sportback e-tron lineup.
Standard equipment on the base Q6 Sportback e-tron includes:
19-inch alloy wheels in gloss greyTyre repair kitMatrix LED headlightsSemi-autonomous parking assistHeated, power-folding exterior mirrors with passenger kerbside functionProximity entry and startDigital keyHands-free power tailgate11.9-inch digital instrument cluster14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment systemWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoSatellite navigationDAB+ digital radio10.9-inch passenger touchscreenWireless phone charger10-speaker 180W sound systemLeather-appointed upholsteryFront sports seatsHeatedPower-adjustable4-way power lumbarDriver’s memoryHeated outboard rear seatsHeated, leather-wrapped steering wheelLeatherette-wrapped instrument panel, door trim elements, centre armrestAluminium inlaysTri-zone climate controlAmbient lightingThree years of Audi connect plus connected servicesClimate control adjustment, locking and unlocking, charging monitoring via smartphone appLive traffic and parking informationEmergency call and automatic service reminder (10 years of access included)
The Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro adds:
21-inch alloy wheels in gloss greyStainless steel pedals‘Sport’ steering wheelBlack headliner
The SQ6 Sportback e-tron adds:
21-inch alloy wheels in gloss blackRed brake calipersAdaptive S air suspensionDigital OLED tail lights with configurable signaturesPanoramic glass sunroofAugmented reality head-up display16-speaker 705W Bang & Olufsen 3D sound systemNappa leather upholsteryMassaging front seatsDinamica-wrapped instrument panel, door trim elements, centre armrestPower-adjustable steering column with memoryOptions
There are a handful of option packages.
The Style package (Q6 Sportback e-tron, $5500) adds:
S line exterior20-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in silk matte greyBlack exterior packagePrivacy glass
A different Style package for the Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro, costing $3000, adds:
21-inch gloss black Audi Sport alloy wheelsBlack exterior packagePrivacy glass
The Premium package (Q6 Sportback e-tron and quattro, $8900) adds:
Panoramic glass sunroofAugmented reality head-up displayBang & Olufsen 3D sound systemColour ambient lighting with dynamic interaction lightAcoustic glazing for front door windowsHigher-capacity USB charging
The Tech pro package (Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro, $4900) adds:
Adaptive air suspensionDigital OLED tail-lightsPower-adjustable steering column
Standalone options include:
Ventilated front seats (Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro, $2100)Panoramic glass sunroof (Q6 Sportback e-tron and quattro, $3600)
Other options include different wheel designs and interior inlays.
Colours
Magnet Grey is the standard exterior paint finish across the lineup.
The following finishes are available for an extra $2000, or at no extra cost on the SQ6:
Manhattan Grey metallicPlasma Blue metallicDaytona Grey pearl (only with Style package)Glacier White metallicMythos Black metallic
The following finishes are available for an extra $3200, or $1200 on the SQ6:
Soneira Red metallicAscari Blue metallic