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Audi S6 e-tron
Car and Driver says the Audi S6 e-tron skipped the 2026 model year and moves into 2027 with some minor changes, and that whether you call it a four-door hatchback or a liftback sedan, what's important is the S6 e-tron's impressive 324-mile range estimate. AutoEdgeView says the S6 e-tron is the performance-oriented variant of Audi's all-new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) midsize sedan lineup, and that Audi includes a heat pump on the S6 e-tron, which helps mitigate the roughly 25-30 percent cold-weather range reduction typical of its NMC battery chemistry.
A skipped model year
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the S6 e-tron skipped the 2026 model year and moves into 2027 with some minor changes, and that whether you call it a four-door hatchback or a liftback sedan, what's important is the S6 e-tron's impressive 324-mile range estimate.
Platform and cold-weather range
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the S6 e-tron arrives as the performance-oriented variant of Audi's all-new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) midsize sedan lineup, and that in cold weather below freezing, drivers should plan for a 25-30 percent range reduction, consistent with NMC battery chemistry, though Audi includes a heat pump on the S6 e-tron that helps mitigate winter losses.
Power over the A6 e-tron
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the S6 e-tron's standard dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain is rated for 496 horsepower (543 hp in launch mode), in place of the A6 e-tron Quattro's 375-hp or 456-hp setups, and calls the S6 e-tron more energetic than its A6 e-tron stablemate, ending up as the better version of Audi's new EV sedan.
Questions buyers ask
What is the range of the Audi S6 e-tron?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says an impressive 324-mile range estimate.
Did the Audi S6 e-tron skip a model year?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says yes, it skipped 2026 and returns for 2027 with minor changes.
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Every major decision path.
The 2027 Audi S6 e-tron is built around Dual electric motor, 94.4-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture, rated at 496 horsepower across its electric performance liftback sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 S6 e-tron seats 5 and is a Electric performance liftback sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 S6 e-tron.
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2027 Audi S6 e-tron
The S6 e-tron is the performance variant of the A6 e-tron liftback: dual-motor Quattro AWD produces 496 hp (543 hp with launch control), 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and an EPA-estimated 326-mile range on 800-volt architecture supporting up to 270-kW DC fast charging.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Audi S6 e-tron model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Audi S6 e-tron | 2027 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Audi S6 e-tron.
The Audi S6 e-tron is built alongside the Audi A6 e-tron, and public records cover the two together. Generation history, the fact box and background are on the Audi A6 e-tron page; the safety record for the Audi S6 e-tron itself follows.
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Audi S6 e-tron trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 543 | – | 5,225 | – | – | – |
| Prestige | AWD | Dual Electric Motors | 543 | – | 5,225 | – | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2027 S6 e-tron come in?
The 2027 Audi S6 e-tron (electric performance liftback sedan) comes in 2 trims: Premium Plus, Prestige.
Q02What are the 2027 S6 e-tron trims?
The 2027 Audi S6 e-tron trims are Premium Plus, Prestige, listed from the entry Premium Plus up to the top Prestige.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 S6 e-tron use?
The 2027 Audi S6 e-tron is built around Dual electric motor, 94.4-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture, rated at 496 horsepower across its electric performance liftback sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 S6 e-tron have?
The 2027 Audi S6 e-tron is rated at 496 horsepower (Dual electric motor, 94.4-kWh battery, 800-volt architecture).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 S6 e-tron?
The 2027 Audi S6 e-tron is offered with Standard AWD (Quattro).