Overview
Audi AG, a Bavaria (Germany) based luxury automotive manufacturer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, the Germany automotive group. Volkswagen AG is one of the leading automotive companies in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry. Volkswagen has committed to an investment up to Euro 30 billion by 2023. It aims to sell 3 million electric vehicles by 2025 and launch up to 70 new EV models over the next 10 years.
With the launch of its electric vehicle ID. Family, VW is fast cementing a dominant position to become the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer by 2028, with the automotive behemoth planning to manufacturer 22 million electric vehicles. Audi also offers plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), to include:
- A3 Sportback TFSIe
- A6 TFSIe
- A6 Avant TFSIe
- A7 Sportback TFSIe
- A8 TFSIe
- A8 L TFSIe
- Q3 TFSIe
- Q3 Sportback TFSIe
- Q5 TFSIe
- Q5 Sportback TFSIe
- Q7 TFSIe
- Q8 TFSIe
To learn about the Audi portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) follow this link.
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The Audi A6 Avant TFSIe PHEV Estate
The Audi A6 premium car has been on sale since 1994. The A6 is currently in its fifth generation. The A6 is available as a saloon and an estate body type. The A6 is also available as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
The A6 Avant TFSIe estate PHEV is one of the very few premium-badge plug-in hybrid estate cars available in the UK market. Though a compelling proposition for a company-car driver, the A6 premium estate plug-in hybrid is just as compelling for private users, given the increased practicality of an estate car.
The electric vehicle (EV) has an above average EV battery size for a PHEV (17.9 kWh), with a claimed electric range up to 40 miles (WLTP). Even adjusting for driving style, speed, weather conditions, passenger load, regenerative braking profile, the Audi A6 EV should be able to deliver well over 30 miles on a fully charged battery. That is certainly sufficient for most daily commutes and shorter motorway driving.
Do keep in mind that driving in e-mode is not only smoother and more enjoyable, than driving a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) equivalent, but it is also far cheaper per mile to drive on pure electric mode. Depending on the cost to charge the EV, driving per mile on electric mode can be as low as 5 pence per mile, considerably lower than driving a conventional petrol or diesel vehicle.
Both the Audi 50 TFSIe quattro S tronic and the Audi 55 TFSIe quattro S tronic, combine an internal combustion engine (ICE) with an electric motor, to deliver greater vehicle efficiency. Audi claims a fuel economy up to 217.3 mpg for the 50 TFSIe, and up to 201.8 mpg for the 55 TFSIe. Of course, to achieve higher levels of real-world fuel economy, the all-wheel drive A6 PHEV has to be driven on the electric mode as much as possible. Expect real-world fuel economy to be much lower than the claimed figures, if the majority of the driving is on motorways at high speed!
It is important that the EV is charged on a regular basis, so that the financial savings from driving on e-mode can be leveraged to its maximum. Buying a PHEV without the intent to use the e-mode to its maximum potential is simply incomprehensible!
An additional contributor to financial savings are the lower tailpipe emissions from the PHEV (34g CO2/km), that result in a lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-12%) tax rate for the company-car driver, compared to a conventional petrol or diesel variant.
The Audi A6 plug-in electric estate incorporates a 7.2 kW onboard charger, perfect for charging at home in the UK, given that most homes are powered by single-phase power supply. Using a dedicated EV charger like Easee, the EV battery can fully charged in around two hours and 30 minutes. The PHEV does not offer DC charging compatibility.
However, best not to deplete the EV battery to empty. Always, adopt a ‘topping up’ approach to EV charging. It benefits fuel economy and moreover also benefits the long-term health of the EV battery (Audi offers a 8 years or 100,000 miles warranty). Of course, by topping up on a regular basis, there is less time required to wait for recharging the EV between charges.
The 50 TFSIe combines a 2.0-litre petrol engine with an electric motor powered by the onboard EV battery. Despite the additional weight of the EV battery, the electric car has reasonably good performance: 0-62 mph in 6.3 seconds (maximum output 299 PS and 370 Nm torque). The top speed is 155 mph. The 55 TFSIe is a little quicker and achieves 0-62 mph in 5.7 seconds. And as is the case with EVs, the all-wheel drive Audi A6 plug-in also benefits from instant torque.
As with most premium-badge cars like Audi, high quality interiors come as standard, and the Audi A6 PHEV does not disappoint. The electric vehicle is also technology-laden, to include: Audi virtual cockpit, MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, Audi smartphone Interface and more. The EV also includes a host of assistance systems, to include: city assist pack, park assist, Audi pre sense rear, head-up display, camera-based traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning inc emergency assist, passenger presence detection and more.
In terms of exterior styling, for those keen to migrate to electric driving, but in an EV that feels familiar in design, the Audi EV exterior styling is well suited. It is attractive without screaming it is futuristic. In terms of practicality, there is ample headroom and legroom for front and rear seat passengers and the drive is refined. The only limitation is the reduced boot size due to the placement of the onboard EV battery. A6 estate PHEV offers 405 L in cargo volume.
The Audi electric estate does not qualify for the UK government plug-in car grant (PiCG).
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| A practical family-friendly estate PHEV | Options and top trim are expensive |
| Decent zero-emission electric range (40 miles) | DC charging not available |
| Incorporates quattro technology as standard | Exterior styling not exciting |
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The Audi A6 TFSIe Avant PHEV (credit: Audi)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Body Type: | Estate |
| Engine: | Petrol-Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (4 Options) |
|---|
| Sport (from £55,965) |
| S line (from £59,625) |
| Black Edition (from £61,565) |
| Vorsprung (from £74,765) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 17.9 kWh |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 7.2 kW AC (0% – 100%: 2 hrs 30 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 34 – 30g (CO2/km) |
| Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh | £1.27 |
| Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh | £1.67 |
| Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh | £1.73 |
| Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh | £1.89 |
| Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh | £2.03 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1465 |
| Width (mm): | 1886 |
| Length (mm): | 4951 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2924 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 12.1 |
| Boot capacity (L): | 405 |
| 50 TFSIe quattro S tronic | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 17.9 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 40 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 18.9 |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG): | 217.3 |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 7.2 kW AC (0% – 100%: 2 hrs 30 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 155 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | N/A |
| Max Power (PS): | 299 |
| Torque (Nm): | 370 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Unladen Weight (kg): | 2,150 |
| Colours: | 9 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
| 55 TFSIe quattro S tronic | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 17.9 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 40 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 19.6 |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG): | 201.8 |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 7.2 kW AC (0% – 100%: 2 hrs 30 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 155 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | N/A |
| Max Power (PS): | 367 |
| Torque (Nm): | 500 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Unladen Weight (kg): | 2,150 |
| Colours: | 9 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
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