Audi RS6 Sedan Rumored to Return as EV in 2025
The Audi RS6 sedan is set to make a triumphant return following a 13-year absence, but this time, packing a 700+ hp all-electric powertrain.
It’s been quite some time since the Audi RS6 sedan roamed this earth – 2010, to be exact – a time when the mighty saloon was sold with the same V10 present in the R8 and Lamborghini Gallardo. Since then, the RS6 has only been offered in wagon – or Avant – form, which certainly isn’t a bad thing, given that model’s incredible popularity these days. However, there are some pining for a return of the Audi RS6 sedan, and those folks may soon get their wish – even if it’ll be an EV and not some fire breathing, V10-powered gentleman’s commuter, according to Autocar.
While the notion that the rebirth of the Audi RS6 sedan will come in the form of an all-electric model is no surprise – this is a brand hell bent on electrifying its entire lineup, after all – the fact that it will return at all is a big surprise following its current 13-ish year absence. However, the forthcoming RS6 sedan has already been spotted testing, and will reportedly arrive in 2025 – meaning we won’t have to wait much longer to see it in the flesh.
Like the forthcoming A6 e-tron and Porsche Macan EV, the new Audi RS6 EV sedan – which will be officially known as the RS6 e-tron – will be underpinned by the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, and will be sold alongside the RS6 Avant e-tron. Both will reportedly utilize a new powertrain developed in tandem with Porsche, an upgraded version of what’s already offered in the Taycan that will provide even more performance than the ICE RS6 Avant and RS7.
As for what we can expect in that department, one can simply look to the A6 e-tron concept (pictured here) as somewhat of a teaser. The dual motor version of that model will churn out around 470 horsepower and do 0-60 in the four-second range, all while providing 435 miles of range. As for the RS6 e-tron, rumors suggest that it will arrive packing more than 700 horsepower, propelling it to 60 mph in under three seconds – making it quicker than the RS6 Avant, as well as the prior-gen RS6 sedan.
This is certainly good news for fans of high-performance sedans in general, even those that prefer a sweet-sounding V10 over an electric powertrain, given the fact that crossovers and SUVs have largely taken over as the consensus buyer’s choice in that once dominant segment. The fact that the EV version will be even more capable than its ICE counterpart, well, that’s just icing on the cake.
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