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Audi A6 Avant e-tron vs Hongqi EHS7
Selected trimperformanceChange trim437 mi · 100 kWh · £71,700
Selected trimLong Range329 mi · 111 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi A6 Avant e-tron leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Hongqi EHS7 leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A6 Avant e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Hongqi EHS7 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueAudi
Audi
6.4
Hongqi
0
Motorway RangeAudi
Audi
8.9
Hongqi
5.6
FamilyAudi
Audi
7.8
Hongqi
6.6
ChargingHongqi
Audi
4.7
Hongqi
8.2
Cost Per MileAudi
Audi
7
Hongqi
0.6
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £71,700 | Not available |
| Official range | 437 miles (better) | 329 miles |
| Boot space | 502 L (better) | 456 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 21 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec | 3.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
Hongqi EHS7
Length
Audi A6 Avant e-tron4,928mm
Hongqi EHS74,925mm-3mm
Width
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,887mm-63mm
Hongqi EHS71,950mm
Height
Audi A6 Avant e-tron1,527mm-153mm
Hongqi EHS71,680mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,925 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,887 mm (better) | 1,950 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,137 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,527 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 513 mm spare (better) | 450 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 502 L (better) | 456 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1422 L | 1709 L (better) |
| Frunk | 27 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Hongqi EHS7
- At 4,925 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 250 kW, faster than 80% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- 3,000 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance |  Hongqi EHS7 Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.93m | 4.92m-3mm |
| Width | 1.89m | 1.95m+63mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | Not available |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.68m+153mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.95m | 3.00m+54mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 502L (better) | 456L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1422L | 1709L (better) |
| Frunk | 27L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,260kg (better) | 2,533kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh | 111kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 437 mi (better) | 329 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 250kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £71,700 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 437 miles (better) | 329 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 364 miles (better) | 275 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 21 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh | 111 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 4.5 sec | 3.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 280 kW | 452 kW (better) |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 757 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
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Audi A6 Avant e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi A6 Avant e-tron performance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant91%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Hongqi EHS7 Long Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | Audi A6 Avant e-tronperformance | Hongqi EHS7Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and Hongqi EHS7 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 364 miles for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and 275 miles for the Hongqi EHS7 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron goes roughly 89 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-21 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Hongqi EHS7?
The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 63 mm narrower than the Hongqi EHS7. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 513 mm of total clearance for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and about 450 mm of total clearance for the Hongqi EHS7.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron or the Hongqi EHS7?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi A6 Avant e-tron and 84% for the Hongqi EHS7. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
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