Audi is expanding the portfolio of the new Audi A6 with two plug-in hybrid models. Both the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro and the A6 Sedan e hybrid quattro can be ordered in two power levels: 220 kW and 270 kW system output.

The new generation of high-voltage battery in the plug-in hybrids has around 45% more capacity than its predecessor. As a result, 25.9 kWh (net 20.7 kWh) of power is available for electric driving.

Both models feature a long wheelbase, elongated hood, and wide track and are powered by a 2.0 TFSI engine with an output of 185 kW (252 PS) and an electric motor that delivers up to 105 kW. In the versions with 270 kW and 500 N·m of torque, the Avant and Sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.

With 220 kW and 450 N·m of torque, the vehicles can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. All variants can reach a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The heart of the plug-in-hybrid technology is the high-voltage battery: Audi has boosted its capacity to 25.9 kWh (net 20.7 kWh)—roughly 45% more than its predecessor. Both the Avant and the Sedan can drive more than 100 kilometers purely on electric power. Maximum AC charging power is now 11 kW. If the battery is completely empty, it takes 2.5 hours to charge it to 100%.

The recuperation performance has also been improved. The degree of thrust recuperation in electric driving mode (EV ‑mode) can be adjusted to three different levels using paddles on the steering wheel. The new A6 e-hybrid runs on electric power for as long as possible to fully utilize the available battery charge to the driver’s destination. The vehicle recovers energy automatically when this function is activated. This is based on route data stored in the navigation system. The new A6 e-hybrid quattro can also recover energy automatically without active route guidance.

The hybrid management system of the new models is designed for efficiency, flexibility, and maximum customer comfort and thus automatically selects the optimal operating strategy. Two operating modes are available to the system: “EV” and “hybrid.” In EV mode, the plug-in hybrid models run on electric power. In hybrid mode, the hybrid management system maintains a specific charge level as needed in order to save enough electrical energy for later use. In addition to the automatic hybrid mode, the desired charge level can be individually selected using a digital slider.

Combined with the quattro ultra drive and standard all-wheel steering, the electrified dual-clutch transmission plays a major role in the dynamic driving experience: it increases agility at low speeds and provides even more stability at higher speeds. This enhances driving comfort, as do more tightly sealed windows and optimized door seals. These measures ensure even more pleasant in-car acoustics compared to the predecessor, as sound insulation has been improved by up to 30%.

With 220 kW system output, the A6 Sedan e-hybrid quattro starts at €65,800 in Germany, while the A6 Avant e-hybrid quattro starts at €68,300. For the higher power level with 270 kW, prices start at €75,050 for the Sedan and €77,550 for the Avant, whereby the two top-of-the-line models come with very sporty standard equipment: interior and exterior S line equipment, sports suspension, larger wheels, and red brake calipers. The new e‑hybrid models can be ordered in Germany as of 8 May 2025. The initial launch is planned for the summer.