The Audi Q6 e-tron is a premium mid-size electric SUV, available in the UK since 2024 and joined by the coupe-roofed Sportback in 2025. Audi’s new 800-volt Premium Platform Electric underpinnings enable fast charging. Used examples are still young, mostly very low-mileage 2025–2026 cars with asking prices ranging from below £40,000 to around £57,000, against £60,000–£77,000 when new. This guide explains the different versions, warranty, owner experiences, realistic driving range and likely prices. There’s a print-out checklist at the end.
- Best value: a 2025 83 kWh example priced around £39,000, or a 2024–2025 performance for maximum range.
- Range: the rear-drive performance travels the furthest (392 miles official); the 83 kWh version costs least and still manages 326.
- Ride: owners find sports suspension with large wheels firm; Sport or S line on smaller wheels rides best.
- Check before you buy: the software is current and the digital key, Wi-Fi and connected services function correctly.
Which Q6 e-tron are you looking at?
Listings identify battery and drivetrain as “83kWh”, “100kWh Performance” or “100kWh… quattro”, with “Sportback” denoting the coupe roof. The separately sold SQ6 is the performance version.
| Powertrain | Battery (usable) | Drive & power | Rapid charging | Official range (SUV / Sportback) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 kWh | 75.8 kWh | Rear-wheel, 185 kW | up to 225 kW | 326 / 334 miles WLTP |
| performance | 94.9 kWh | Rear-wheel, 225 kW | up to 260 kW | 392 / 402 miles WLTP |
| quattro | 94.9 kWh | All-wheel, 285 kW | up to 270 kW | 381 / 390 miles WLTP |
The quattro arrived first in April 2024, priced from £68,975. The rear-wheel-drive 83 kWh version (£59,975) and performance (£63,475) arrived later in 2024. The Sportback commanded £2,500 extra, with initial deliveries in April 2025. Original trims were Sport, S line and Edition 1, while Black Edition and Vorsprung also appear in listings. Find full specifications on the Audi Q6 e-tron page.
Warranty: check what’s left
The car has a 3-year / 60,000-mile warranty, with Audi providing battery cover for 8 years or 100,000 miles:
- Registered 2024: car covered to 2027 (or 60,000 miles); battery to 2032, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
- Registered 2025: car covered to 2028 (or 60,000 miles); battery to 2033, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
- Registered 2026: car covered to 2029 (or 60,000 miles); battery to 2034, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
Recalls
The UK recall list held no Q6 e-tron recalls when we checked in October 2026. Check the specific car on GOV.UK’s recall checker and ask an Audi dealer to confirm its software-update history.
Safety
Euro NCAP awarded the Q6 e-tron five stars in 2024, scoring adult occupant 91%, child occupant 92%, vulnerable road users 81% and safety assist 80%.
Realistic range
Our estimate for a typical car of each version, from the same battery-ageing model as the rest of EVcarsguide:
| Car | Summer | Year-round | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 83 kWh | 270 miles | 238 miles | 200 miles |
| 2025 performance | 325 miles | 286 miles | 240 miles |
| 2025 quattro | 316 miles | 278 miles | 234 miles |
These figures assume a healthy battery achieves around 85% of official range in mild conditions; we found too few owner range reports for comparison. The Sportback travels a few miles further than the SUV.
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
NMC chemistry - good longevity with proper charging habits
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Charging
For home charging, the Q6 accepts up to 11 kW, enabling a 7 kW wallbox to fill it overnight. With a sufficiently powerful charger, 100 kWh versions peak at 260–270 kW and the 83 kWh version at 225 kW. Audi specifies 10–80% in 22 minutes for the 100 kWh performance, helping make long journeys straightforward.
What owners report
- Ride. The main theme is firm sports suspension with larger wheels, particularly the Edition 1 on 21-inch wheels, widely considered too hard. Owners using 19-inch wheels are more satisfied.
- Refinement. Several owners report greater wind and road noise than in the older e-tron.
- Early software. Some early cars had a digital key requiring a dealer update, absent Wi-Fi and infotainment errors.
- Lane-keeping. Reported as unsettled and moving between lane markings.
One lengthy problems thread includes more serious individual reports, including a car that would not start and a charging flap that would not open, so confirm the software is current. On the positive side, owners praise sharp handling, generous standard equipment, a deep boot and front storage, and rapid charging.
What to pay
Nearly a third of advertised Q6 e-trons are brand-new or delivery-mileage examples. This table includes only used SUVs and Sportbacks, separated by battery and year.
| Cars | Share of adverts | Median asking | Typical range | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh performance, 2024 | 2% | £38,995 | £37,855–£40,118 | 9,600 |
| 83 kWh, 2025 | 8% | £38,865 | £36,914–£43,610 | 4,800 |
| 100 kWh performance, 2025 | 7% | £46,246 | £40,085–£59,776 | 8,996 |
| 100 kWh quattro, 2025 | 10% | £48,625 | £46,001–£53,098 | 6,049 |
| Sportback 83 kWh, 2025 | 2% | £45,498 | £44,137–£50,314 | 5,997 |
| 83 kWh, 2026 | 10% | £48,996 | £43,242–£51,526 | 3,220 |
| 100 kWh performance, 2026 | 17% | £54,675 | £47,997–£59,046 | 4,000 |
| 100 kWh quattro, 2026 | 25% | £56,998 | £54,000–£60,981 | 3,068 |
| Sportback 83 kWh, 2026 | 5% | £50,000 | £46,500–£52,711 | 3,000 |
| Sportback quattro, 2026 | 7% | £57,499 | £49,370–£66,850 | 4,533 |
Treat these as asking prices rather than valuations. A new Q6 is too expensive to qualify for the Electric Car Grant. Savings are greatest on 2024–2025 examples: a 2025 83 kWh around £39,000 is about £21,000 below its original launch price. Savings on a 2026 example with a few thousand miles are much smaller, so compare against a new car.
Questions to ask the seller
- Which powertrain and trim is it, and what size are the wheels?
- Has it had all its software updates, and do the digital key and connected services work?
- Is the Audi service history complete, and was it a demonstrator or company car?
- Are any paid Audi features or subscriptions active?
- Which charging cables come with it?
The print-out checklist
Take this checklist along. It covers checks specific to the Q6; our general used EV buyer’s guide covers the checks relevant to every used electric car.
Alternatives worth a look
- Audi Q4 e-tron: smaller and considerably less expensive used. Read our used Q4 e-tron guide.
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron: the larger, softer-riding previous model. Read our used e-tron guide.
- BMW iX3: a comfortable premium SUV at a considerably lower used price. Read our used iX3 guide.
- Porsche Taycan: another fast-charging premium EV, offered as saloon or estate. Read our used Taycan guide.
Unsure whether it meets your driving needs? The EV Matchmaker matches the car against your own week, while the Used EV Finder shows the alternatives available within your budget.
Sources & further reading
- Audi UK – Q6 SUV e-tron and SQ6: UK pricing and specification (2024)
- Audi UK – Q6 SUV e-tron performance (2024)
- Audi UK – Q6 Sportback e-tron (2024)
- Euro NCAP – Audi Q6 e-tron (2024)
- GOV.UK – Check if a vehicle has been recalled
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