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Audi Q6 e-tron vs Hongqi EHS5
Selected trimquattroChange trim381 mi · 100 kWh · £68,975
Selected trimBasic342 mi · 85 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Audi Q6 e-tron leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Hongqi EHS5 leads on running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi Q6 e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Hongqi EHS5 if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi Q6 e-tron leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueAudi
Audi
5.8
Hongqi
0
Motorway Range
Audi
7.9
Hongqi
7.7
Too close to call
FamilyAudi
Audi
8
Hongqi
6.1
ChargingAudi
Audi
8.2
Hongqi
6.7
Cost Per MileHongqi
Audi
3.7
Hongqi
4.9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Audi Q6 e-tron
quattro
- 39 miles more WLTP range
- 76 litres more boot space
- 120 kW faster rapid charging
- 32 kW more power
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £68,975 | Not available |
| Official range | 381 miles (better) | 342 miles |
| Boot space | 526 L (better) | 450 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 22 min | 20 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 6.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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Audi Q6 e-tron
Hongqi EHS5
Length
Audi Q6 e-tron4,771mm
Hongqi EHS54,760mm-11mm
Width
Audi Q6 e-tron1,939mm
Hongqi EHS51,920mm-19mm
Height
Audi Q6 e-tron1,685mm
Hongqi EHS51,660mm-25mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,771 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,939 mm | 1,920 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,193 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 461 mm spare | 480 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 526 L (better) | 450 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1529 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 2,000 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Audi Q6 e-tron
- 381 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 270 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- Braked towing capacity of 2,000 kg, a stronger tow rating than 80% of SUVs we track.
Hongqi EHS5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Audi Q6 e-tron quattro |  Hongqi EHS5 Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.77m | 4.76m-11mm |
| Width | 1.94m | 1.92m-19mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | Not available |
| Height | 1.69m | 1.66m-25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.89m | 2.90m+11mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 526L (better) | 450L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1529L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.1m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,150kg | 2,015kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 85kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 381 mi (better) | 342 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 270kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £68,975 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2024+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 381 miles (better) | 342 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 318 miles (better) | 285 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 22 min | 20 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 270 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 94.9 kWh (better) | 85 kWh |
| 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 Q6 e-tronquattro | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 6.5 sec |
| Power | 285 kW (better) | 253 kW |
| Torque | 485 Nm (better) | 400 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Audi Q6 e-tron
quattro
Hongqi EHS5
Basic
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Audi Q6 e-tron
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Audi Q6 e-tron quattro
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant91%
Child Occupant92%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Hongqi EHS5 Basic
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant81%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist82%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Audi Q6 e-tronquattro | Hongqi EHS5Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Audi Q6 e-tron
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Hongqi EHS5
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Audi Q6 e-tron
- £44,1662026Car360View
- £60,2992026Car360View
- £49,9992025Car360View
Hongqi EHS5
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Audi Q6 e-tron and Hongqi EHS5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 318 miles for the Audi Q6 e-tron and 285 miles for the Hongqi EHS5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi Q6 e-tron goes roughly 33 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 20-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Audi Q6 e-tron or the Hongqi EHS5?
The two are within 19 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 480 mm of total clearance for the Hongqi EHS5 and about 461 mm of total clearance for the Audi Q6 e-tron.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Audi Q6 e-tron or the Hongqi EHS5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Audi Q6 e-tron and 84% for the Hongqi EHS5. 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
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .