2027 Audi Q6 e-tron: What's New, What's Changing, and What Stays the Same

The 2027 Audi Q6 e-tron is Audi's all-electric midsize SUV, and it returns for 2027 with a notable change: quattro all-wheel drive is now standard across the lineup. Audi dropped the rear-wheel-drive version, so every Q6 e-tron is now a dual-motor, 422-horsepower, all-wheel-drive SUV. It pairs that with up to 325 miles of range, very fast charging, and a refreshed interface. This guide covers what is new for 2027 and how to shop the Q6 e-tron at Kunes Audi of Springfield.

Body style | All-electric midsize luxury SUV (seats five), with an available Sportback body. Drive | Standard quattro all-wheel drive (dual motor). Output | 422 horsepower (up to 456 with launch control). EPA range | Up to about 325 miles (depending on wheels). Battery and charging | About 94.4-kWh usable, 800-volt system, up to 270-kW DC fast charging (10% to 80% in about 21 minutes). 0 to 60 mph | About 4.9 seconds. Trims | Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. Starting price | $64,500 (plus $1,295 destination).

The headline change for 2027 is that quattro all-wheel drive is now standard on every Q6 e-tron. Audi retired the single-motor rear-wheel-drive version, so all models use two electric motors for 422 horsepower (up to 456 with launch control) and a 0 to 60 mph time of about 4.9 seconds. For drivers in central Illinois, standard all-wheel traction in a luxury EV is a welcome default.

After sitting out the 2026 model year, the Q6 e-tron returns with an overhauled infotainment interface that uses fewer menus for quicker responses and less distraction. Audi also adds a new Power Nap mode, which reclines the seats and sets a calm cabin environment so you can rest during a charging stop.

Inside, the Q6 e-tron is classic Audi: a beautifully built, tech-forward cabin with available large curved displays, a crisp digital gauge cluster, and an available passenger screen. The SUV body offers a practical, upright cabin with good cargo space and a front trunk for charging cables, while the available Sportback adds a sleeker, more coupe-like roofline. Audi's driver-assistance and safety technology is on board as well.

The biggest changes for 2027 are the move to standard quattro and the updated interface and Power Nap feature. The core hardware (battery, 800-volt architecture, and fast charging) carries over from the car's launch, so this is a refinement of a strong SUV rather than a redesign.

The core of the Q6 e-tron carries over. It remains a five-seat, all-electric luxury SUV on Audi's 800-volt EV platform, with a large battery, fast charging, and the choice of the standard SUV or the sleeker Sportback body. The upscale interior, the long EPA-estimated range, and Audi's safety and driver-assistance technology continue.

For 2027, quattro all-wheel drive is now standard on every Q6 e-tron (the rear-wheel-drive version is gone), and Audi adds an overhauled infotainment interface and a new Power Nap mode for charging stops.

Up to an EPA-estimated 325 miles, depending on wheel choice and conditions.

On an 800-volt DC fast charger, it can charge from 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes. It uses a CCS port, so a Tesla Supercharger requires an adapter.

It starts at $64,500 (before the $1,295 destination charge) for the Premium, with Premium Plus and Prestige trims priced higher.

Stop by Kunes Audi of Springfield to test drive the Q6 e-tron, and we will let you know as 2027 models arrive.