AUDI SQ6 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Audi unveiled the SQ e-tron in 2024 alongside its lesser-powered sibling, the Q6 e-tron, enlarging the range of EVs in the brand’s portfolio to four.

After introducing a few desirable electric vehicles, such as the e-tron GT, the Q8 e-tron, and the Q4 e-tron, the German automaker considered offering something in between. And that was the Q6 e-tron range, which also included the more powerful version, the SQ6 e-tron. The latest addition to Audi’s EV range came in 2024 and shared its PPE platform with the Porsche Macan. This was jointly developed by Volkswagen Group, and it was shared by other brands as well. With the SQ6 e-tron, Audi tried to convince not just its regular customers but also attract new ones with the advanced technology it provided. If that was not enough, then the acceleration times and comfort were also powerful motives.

But first, the car had to look appealing. Audi created a new generation of intelligent LED headlights, which were far more advanced than the MATRIX LED ones. The new ones could show animations and personalized welcoming light patterns. In addition, above them, the automaker integrated the dynamic turn signals. Between them, Audi installed a closed singleframe grille. On the lower bumper, the SQ8 e-tron featured an A-shaped air intake with a rectangular center section flanked by two triangular ones. Furthermore, a set of piano-black side scoops flanked the upper blocked grille.

From its profile, the sporty-looking crossover revealed a long hood, even though there was no ICE underneath it. It was followed by a raked windshield and a greenhouse that looked like it was pulled back towards the back of the vehicle. To emphasize the dynamic look of the car, Audi installed sculptured doors and aerodynamically profiled side sills. Out back, the rear quarter panels featured enlarged “shoulders” that gave the 2025 SQ6 e-tron a muscular appearance. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed new OLED taillights with a red, illuminated stripe between them. These also provided different patterns and included dynamic turn signals.

Audi tried a new approach when it designed the Q6 e-tron family. One of the unusual features of the vehicle was found on the driver’s door. There, beside the power-windows buttons, the automaker installed a capacitive panel with more than 12 sections, with haptic feedback, that controlled more functions of the vehicle. At the front, the driver fronted an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit instrument panel and a steering wheel with many touch buttons on the horizontal slats. Atop the center stack, the automaker added a 14.5-inch touchscreen for the MMI infotainment system. Furthermore, the car manufacturer placed a 10.9-inch display with Active Privacy Mode in front of the side passenger. That allowed the occupants seated next to the driver to watch movies, and they were the only ones who could see the images. In the back, Audi installed a split-folding bench, which could accommodate up to three passengers. With the rear seatbacks folded down, the trunk reached 1,529 liters (54 cu-ft), up from a regular 526 liters (19 cu-ft) with the rear seats up.

Under its skin, the SQ 6 e-tron boasted a dual-motor system for both axles. When the launch control was activated, these motors generated a total combined output of 380 kW (506 hp). As a result, the crossover could rocket from naught to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds.