In 2025, Audi will reintroduce the RS6 sedan, but this time as a fully electric vehicle. For the past 13 years, the RS6 has only been available in Avant form. The last RS6 sedan was manufactured in 2010 and featured the same V10 engine as the Lamborghini Gallardo and Audi R8.
According to British publication AutoCar, the electric Audi RS6 sedan is set to go on sale in 2025, following the release of the A6 e-tron in 2024. The electric RS6 has already been spotted undergoing testing and is expected to offer significantly more power than the current combustion engine version.
Like the A6 e-tron, the electric RS6 will be based on the VW Group’s new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) chassis. The first vehicle to utilize this platform will be the Porsche Macan EV, which is scheduled to debut later this year.
The concept version of the A6 e-tron was unveiled in 2021 and boasted an impressive WLTP range of 435 miles, surpassing Audi’s current electric vehicle offerings. Audi also mentioned that the A6 e-tron would support 270-kilowatt fast charging, allowing for an additional 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
The A6 e-tron will feature dual motors with approximately 470 horsepower, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 4 seconds. There will also be an entry-level rear-wheel drive model available, which Audi claims will have the best efficiency. In comparison, the RS6 variant is expected to deliver over 700 horsepower and achieve a sub 3-second 0-60 mph time in order to compete with its rivals.