Audi has unveiled the Q6 e-tron, its first car developed on the native electric PPE platform. Priced about 10% lower than its sibling model, the Porsche Macan EV, which is developed on the same platform, the Q6 e-tron stands out with both more compact and lighter electric motors and a large prismatic cell battery.
Using NCM811 cathode cells produced by Chinese manufacturer CATL in Germany, Audi states that the larger cell format simplifies battery production. Additionally, the newly developed smart thermal management system continuously regulates the battery’s climate, extending its lifespan and reducing charging time.
On the motor side, the company claims a 50% increase in efficiency compared to the first generation of electric Audis, and by increasing power density by 62%, it can produce more power with smaller motors. Unlike the electric Macan, the Q6 e-tron uses an asynchronous ASM motor in the front and a permanent magnet PSM motor in the rear.
