Your Definitive Guide to the Audi A6 e-tron Avant Electric Car Lease

The Audi A6 e-tron Avant Electric Car Lease - Your Definitive Guide 

Moving into a luxury EV, as a personal or business customer, will raise questions about suitability and practicality. Before you move onto some of the great benefits like the robust range, high levels of specification and innovative technology, there are other aspects to address which are likely to influence the enjoyment of the product.

The charging capabilities and charging times are some of the highlighted agenda pieces you see mentioned in the UK news and media. These are also some of the main queries our expert EV team face from our customers. And rightly so.

Not every EV will have the same battery size and the same charging options. The battery size is shown on every vehicle in its description as “kWh”.

The difficulty is that you have an overall battery size on a vehicle, for example the Audi A6 e-tron will show as a 100kWh in the vehicle description, which is the total amount of energy the vehicle batteries can store.

However, with a BEV there is a limitation on how much of the batteries are able to store energy and what you will note is that the phrase “usable battery” will appear on the vehicle. In the case of the A6 Avant, this is a 94.9kWh figure and this represents what aspect of the battery can be charged. The main relevance for you as the driver, is that this is the energy you need to fully charge your vehicle, which essentially provides you with the rationale behind charging cost and charging time.

It is the latter which we are reviewing here, with many drivers now curious as to how long their new EV will take to charge. This is important when you may have seen or heard “horror” stories about the alleged issues behind a BEV when it comes to this process. 

Just like the battery size, each vehicle will have different charging capabilities which are shown in AC and DC format. The former refers to domestic solutions, which are often known as slow charging, and there will be a figure of either 7 / 11 / 22 kWh shown.

With most drivers charging at home, this will be limited to the 7kW charging speed set by the electric infrastructure. At your workplace, which may have 3-phase solutions, you can see quicker 11kW and 22kW options. However, do consider that these speeds are only possible so long as your vehicle is able to do this.

For more rapid charging, the DC facet, this is where customers really need to focus as this will determine the speed of charge in the public network and where most of the complaints arise. The Audi A6 Avant benefits from a 270kW DC max, which results in 21 minute 10 - 80% times. Yet this is of course limited by the charger you connect to, with a variety of speeds and solutions across the UK. 

With the EVs on offer in the UK, you will note a variety of charging capabilities ranging from 367kW DC to sub-50kW DC. In each case you do need to review the charging speed coupled with the battery size to assimilate the charging times.

In recognition of this, the team at Stellantis are about to make some significant developments in the world of charging. Their team are now on the precipice of launching automotive-capable solid-state battery cells which are going to allow even more of their EV solutions to charge quick enough for the customers.

A solid-state battery is one which uses a solid electrolyte to conduct ions between the electrodes rather than the traditional liquid or gels. With the improvement in battery, there will be optimisation to vehicle integration and range / efficiency.

With nearly $75 million investment into Factorial Energy in 2021 who are pioneering this technology, this is by no means a cursory glance at improvements. This truly cements the groups’ intention to create a great customer experience within their Citroen, Dacia, Peugeot and Vauxhall brands. With their affordable EVs, having the ability to charge in 10 - 20 minutes would make these truly practical for the UK demographic.

The Audi A6 Avant, the estate version, is already hitting the right notes when it comes to the charging facets. The electric “avant-garde” is a vehicle centred on sporty design, performance and classic Audi Avant pragmatism. With the latest technology and aerodynamics, this is one of the best range options within the segment coupled with some robust performance.

Some of the key options include the large slim curved display (included in the cockpit plus package), augmented reality ahead within the sound and vision pack, the immersive Bang & Olufsen 3D provides headrest speakers and front/rear sensors together with rear view camera and traffic sign recognition, providing a safe and secure driving experience.

In terms of the specifications choose between:

•  Sport - this includes 20” alloys, LED headlights, dynamic suspension, electrically adjustable and heated folding door mirrors, air conditioning, MMI navigation with a 14.5” OLEV touchscreen and 11.9” OLED driver display, park assist with 360 degree view, adaptive cruise control and swerve assist;
•  S Line - this adds 20” aero alloys, twin leather, S Line exterior styling, privacy glass, stainless steel pedals and leather steering wheel; and

• Edition 1 -  this adds 21” alloys, matrix LED headlights, exterior package, red brake callipers, 10.9” passenger touch display, electrically adjustable seats and heated rear seats.   

The main packs to add include the Sound and Vision Pack for augmented HUD, Bang & Olufsen 3d sound, ambient lighting package and in-car office or go to the Pro version to include the virtual mirrors and panoramic glass roof. Colour options include Malpelo Blue, Mythos Black, Typhon Grey, Glacier White and Plasma Blue. 

But how does the electric Avant from Audi perform?

As per the below:

•  From £71,700 this will have a usable battery of 94.9 kWh. This RWD offers 280kW (375hp), top speeds of 130 mph and 0 - 62 times of 5.4 seconds. Real-world ranges suggest a combined 295 miles in colder weather with warmer temperatures to allow for 405 miles (on a full charge) - 350 miles combined . The 11kW AC allows for 0-100% charging times of 10 hours and 15 mins with the 270 kW DC enabling 10-80% in 21 minutes. The A6 e-tron has no designated Bidirectional charging. It has a 149 mpg equivalent, 502L cargo volume and offers towing capacities of 750kg (unbraked) and 2100kg (braked). The heat pump is standard.

In terms of the car shown, the Audi A6 E-Tron Avant 270kW Performance 100kWh Edition 1 5dr Auto, this is based on the following configuration:  

•  Plasma Blue Metallic Paint 
•  Dinamica/leather - Black with steel grey stitching + Front sports seats with embossed 'S' with waterfall pattern
• 21" 5 arm dynamic black metallic gloss turned finish sport alloy wheels

Need more help and advice on electric estates for 2025?

Head to the Audi brand website to build your perfect option or head to our dedicated  Audi A6   section or just get in touch with our team on 01942 910 001 or by emailing us at [email protected]