Audi developed a good reputation among car enthusiasts and engineering nerds with its all-wheel drive systems and the motorsports success they wrought, but it was premium sedans like the A6 that took the brand mainstream.

We had a chance to test drive the Audi A6 e-tron, the German automaker’s second next-gen electric vehicle based

Audi A6 and S6 E-Tron liftback sedans exemplify everything most of us laud German luxury vehicles for. They look simultaneously cutting-edge and classy, make you feel powerful, showcase an impressive raft of technology,

The Audi A6 saloon and Avant estate – plus sportier S6 versions of both – deliver futuristic looks and promise huge range.

Regardless of naming scheme, I found both the entry-level A6 E-Tron and higher-power S6 E-Tron to be compelling vehicles that are a welcome — and rather handsome — addition to the mid-size luxury segment,

At the international media drive of the new A6 e-tron family, a total of two models and four variants were introduced - the new A6 e-tron performance in both Sportback and Avant bodystyles, as well as this higher-performance S6 e-tron model, again offered in both Sportback and Avant bodystyles. (You can read about the A6 e-tron Sportback here.)

Audi is expanding its electric model portfolio with the Q6 Sportback e-tron, one of the most popular body designs among customers. The powerful and iconic SUV design typical of Audi in the Q6 SUV e-tron is complemented by the essence of a Sportback’s features.

Audi is replacing its stalwart A6 executive sedan and wagon with a pair of new EVs that major on range and technology.

The S-branded variant of Audi's new EV four-door is most notable for its horsepower increase versus the A6 e-tron.

Even after how long electric cars have been on the market, some still who turn up their noses because there’s no way they’re a match for performance gasoline vehicles. And so, I give you the 2025 Audi A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron.

It doesn’t have an internal combustion engine, but the new A6 is a big winner in our book. It’s still too early to talk about the tipping point, but signs exist. The 2025 Audi A6 is arguably the best A6 the German carmaker has ever built.