- Audi is ready to unveil a long-wheelbase version of the A6 E-Tron sedan.
- The EV will be exclusively offered in China, where it will also be produced.
- The A6L E-Tron sedan shares its PPE underpinnings with the Q6L E-Tron SUV.
If you are not a fan of the aerodynamic silhouette of the Audi A6 E-Tron, you might prefer the upcoming variant with a longer wheelbase and a stretched tail. We’re talking about the Audi A6L E-tron that made its first appearance in front of our spy photographers, ahead of its debut in China.
The fully electric sedan was photographed during winter testing in Northern Sweden. Just like the other long-wheelbase versions of Audi models, the A6L E-tron will be exclusively offered in the Chinese market.
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The biggest difference with the standard A6 E-tron is the redesigned roofline, leading to a more pronounced volume at the back. The wheelbase is longer and the greenhouse has been tweaked behind the C-pillars, contributing to more balanced proportions.
The white prototype is dressed in camouflage wrap, but a closer look reveals a few more changes, including a wider bumper intake at the front. The covered grille could also sport a unique pattern, alongside a slightly simpler layout for the rear diffuser.
The long-wheelbase version of the electric sedan will follow the closely related Audi Q6L E-Tron that debuted at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The SUV introduced a few styling upgrades compared to the global-spec Q6 E-tron, alongside Chinese-specific infotainment and a bigger battery pack. The same features will most likely find their way into the A6L E-Tron.
As such, the PPE-based model is expected to be fitted with the SUV’s 107 kWh battery pack, resulting in a range of over 435 miles (700 km) in the CLTC cycle. As with the global version, the Chinese EV will likely offer a choice between single (RWD) and dual (AWD) electric motors.
The A6L E-tron will be produced at the Changchun plant, as part of the Audi-FAW joint venture. It will be the second PPE-based model to be manufactured in China, following the Audi Q6L E-tron that entered production in the same facilities in December 2024.
