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A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Audi's flagship electric executive — 100kWh platform, 270kW ultra-rapid charging and up to 754km WLTP range. Available as Sportback hatch or Avant estate.

Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp — electric car Ireland 2026
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€83,990 Guide price inc. VAT
720km WLTP ~572km real-world
720WLTP range km100kWh battery
572Real range kmIrish conditions est.
270Max DC kWFast charging
4.5s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€83,990PriceInc. 23% VAT
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity100 kWh
WLTP range720 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~572 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)4.5s
Top speed210 km/h
Torque800 Nm
DrivetrainAWD
Max DC charge rate270 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity502 L
Towing capacity2,100 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,928 mm
Width1,923 mm
Height1,457 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range720km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~572km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Audi highlights

🏗️
PPE platform (Q6/A6)
Dedicated 800V EV architecture — Audi's most advanced
Ionity founding partner
Preferential rates via myAudi app at 350kW+ stations
🖥️
MMI touch response
Dual-screen interior with e-tron virtual cockpit

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€83,990
Guide price€83,990

ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €65,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.

Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€500
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,021
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,200/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the A6 e-tron costs approximately €500 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 A6 e-tron — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price
A6 e-tron RWD Sportback
Best Range
100kWh · 754km €71,990
A6 e-tron Quattro Sportback
AWD
100kWh · 720km €83,990
A6 Avant e-tron Quattro
Estate
100kWh · 700km €85,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 A6 e-tron on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 312km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 352km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 262km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 312km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
✅ Possible on one charge
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 11+ days between home charges

Based on ~572km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the A6 e-tron right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 502L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 2,100kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie
Company car / BIK saving⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant
AWD / off-road capability✅ AWD model
💡 Best for: Premium executive saloon.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~14h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~10h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~5h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~84min
🚀 270kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~16min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Audi e-tron models benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via the myAudi / Audi charging service. Q6 and A6 e-tron support up to 270kW DC.

Audi is a founding partner of the Ionity ultra-rapid charging network. Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron owners benefit from preferential Ionity pricing via the myAudi app. With up to 270kW peak DC on the Q6, a 10–80% charge takes approximately 21 minutes at a 350kW Ionity station.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,928 mm
Width1,923 mm
Height1,457 mm
Boot capacity502 L
Towing (braked)2,100 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp

The Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp has an Irish list price of €83,990 (including 23% VAT). The range starts from €71,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp has a WLTP official range of 720km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 572km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €500. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,021. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Audi's Q4 e-tron uses the VW Group MEB platform — competent but not 800V. The newer Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron use PPE (Premium Platform Electric), co-developed with Porsche, supporting 800V architecture and up to 270kW peak DC charging. If ultra-rapid charging speed matters, PPE-based models (Q6/A6) are the ones to focus on.
The Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp supports up to 270kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 14 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 84 minutes. At the maximum 270kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 16 minutes.
The Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Audi A6 e-tron Quattro AWD 551hp is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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