SQ6 e-tron
The Audi SQ6 e-tron is a performance-oriented electric SUV introduced in March 2024 as part of the new Q6 e-tron family. It is the high-performance S version of the Q6 e-tron, combining all-wheel drive, two electric motors and sport-oriented chassis tuning. In Audi’s European data, the SQ6 SUV e-tron produces up to 360 kW, reaches 100 km/h in about 4.4 seconds and has a governed top speed of 230 km/h, using a 100-kWh gross battery. Audi also offers an SQ6 Sportback e-tron with a more sharply sloping rear roofline. In the ScanRacer catalogue, the SUV is listed for 2024 and the Sportback for 2025. Exact range figures and equipment can differ by market, wheel design and vehicle specification.
Variants by year
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Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Audi SQ6 e-tron is a performance-oriented electric SUV introduced in March 2024 as part of the new Q6 e-tron family. It is the high-performance S version of the Q6 e-tron, combining all-wheel drive, two electric motors and sport-oriented chassis tuning. In Audi’s European data, the SQ6 SUV e-tron produces up to 360 kW, reaches 100 km/h in about 4.4 seconds and has a governed top speed of 230 km/h, using a 100-kWh gross battery. Audi also offers an SQ6 Sportback e-tron with a more sharply sloping rear roofline. In the ScanRacer catalogue, the SUV is listed for 2024 and the Sportback for 2025. Exact range figures and equipment can differ by market, wheel design and vehicle specification.
History
The SQ6 e-tron story began with the global presentation of the Q6 e-tron on March 18, 2024. Audi described the new family as its first production model based on the Premium Platform Electric, an architecture developed with Porsche for premium battery-electric vehicles. The SQ6 e-tron was announced among the European launch versions alongside the Q6 e-tron quattro, with customer deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of 2024 according to Audi. It therefore marked a new stage for Audi’s electric SUVs, following earlier e-tron models built on different technical foundations. The Q6 e-tron family also introduced Audi’s E³ 1.2 electronic architecture, a 100-kWh gross high-voltage battery and an 800-volt electrical system. The SQ6 uses two electric machines, one at each axle, providing all-wheel drive and a sportier response. Audi subsequently unveiled the Q6 Sportback e-tron on October 14, 2024. That body style was also offered as the SQ6 Sportback e-tron, announced with the same 360-kW system output and a 230-km/h governed top speed. The Sportback is therefore a body-style extension of the SQ6 range rather than a separate generation.
Generations
The SQ6 e-tron does not yet have multiple identified generations. It belongs to its first generation, introduced in 2024 with the launch of the Q6 e-tron family. This initial series is defined by its move to the Premium Platform Electric, or PPE, and by an electrical architecture designed specifically for battery-electric vehicles. Audi identifies the Q6 e-tron as the brand’s first production model built on this platform. Within this first generation, the SQ6 name identifies a sport-oriented all-wheel-drive version. Its powertrain uses two electric motors, with European Audi data listing a 360-kW system output. The lithium-ion battery is specified at 100 kWh gross and 94.9 kWh net in Audi technical documentation. The SQ6 SUV e-tron and SQ6 Sportback e-tron share the same broad mechanical basis, although their body shapes and range figures can differ. The 2024 and 2025 model years therefore represent continued production and an expanded body-style range rather than a generational change. The SUV introduced the model, while the Sportback joined the line-up the following year in the ScanRacer catalogue. Since there is no earlier model carrying the SQ6 e-tron name, it is more accurate to describe this as the first generation than to imply a numbered sequence of generations.
Key differences
The main difference between the two variants is body style. The SQ6 SUV e-tron uses a conventional SUV profile, with a more upright rear section that generally favors cabin practicality and rear headroom. The SQ6 Sportback e-tron shares a closely related technical foundation, but its roofline tapers more gradually toward the tailgate. This design gives it a sportier appearance and is intended to improve aerodynamic efficiency. Audi quoted a maximum WLTP range of 607 kilometers for the SQ6 Sportback e-tron in its European launch material. Published figures for the SQ6 SUV e-tron vary by specification and equipment, with Audi data showing ranges in the approximate 558-to-598-kilometer bracket depending on the technical sheet and configuration. Both variants use two electric motors, all-wheel drive and a 100-kWh gross battery. The Sportback may trade some rear headroom or practical cargo space for its sleeker profile, but exact measurements depend on market specification. In the ScanRacer catalogue, the SUV is associated with 2024 and the Sportback with 2025.
Photo recognition
The SQ6 e-tron is first identifiable by its large electric SUV body, closed inverted Singleframe grille and slim lighting elements integrated into a dark front mask. Pronounced wheel arches and a strong side line linking the rear lamps toward the front fenders continue the styling language of Audi’s newer e-tron models. The SQ version adds sportier details, including dedicated bumpers, aluminum-look inserts and distinctive brake calipers depending on trim and market. Audi also specifies sport-oriented chassis tuning and, on some configurations, an electronically controlled sport air suspension. The body styles are easiest to separate from the side and rear views. The SQ6 SUV has a taller roof and a more upright tail. The SQ6 Sportback has a descending roofline, a more steeply angled rear window and a coupe-like five-door profile. SQ6 badges and Audi Sport wheels can provide supporting clues, but they should not be treated as definitive evidence of a particular model year or equipment level. Lighting signatures, wheel designs and brake colors may vary with options and regional specifications.
Important versions
The ScanRacer catalogue associates two main variants with the Audi SQ6 e-tron. The SQ6 SUV e-tron is the conventional SUV body and covers 2024. It introduced the range with two electric motors, all-wheel drive and a 100-kWh gross battery. The SQ6 Sportback e-tron appears for 2025 and carries the same performance-oriented concept in a body with a more sharply sloping roofline. Audi lists a 360-kW system output and a 230-km/h governed top speed for both versions in European technical material. Commercial names, standard equipment, range figures and even published power ratings can vary between countries. European WLTP figures should therefore not be transferred directly to a vehicle homologated for another market.
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Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Audi SQ6 e-tron produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2024 - 2025.
- How many Audi SQ6 e-tron examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 16 published scans from 1 member, with the latest photo added in July 2026.