The Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quarto

The Audi A6 now offers and a Plug-In Hybrid version for its full-size station wagon or so-called estate after that PHEV technology was introduced for the A6 sedan earlier. The whole name of the model is Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quarto and it comes to give you a combination between the internal combustion engine and as well as electric power by a synchronous electric motor.

Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quarto

To the 2.0 TFSI engine that delivers 252 hp (185 kW) and its max torque is 370 Nm (258.1 lb.ft) of the Audi A6 Avant is matted a 105 kW (143 hp) electric motor. But the whole output of the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro is 367 hp (270 kW) with a max torque of 500 Nm (368.8 lb.ft) @ 1,250 rpm. This Plug-in hybrid A6 Avant model comes with a 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox.

The range of this model in electric mode is 51 km (31.7 mi) based on the WLTP cycle. The run from 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) in 5.7 seconds and the top speed is 250 km/h (155.3 mph). If you are willing to drive only in electric mode then the max speed is decreased to 135 km/h (83.9 mph) but keep in mind that the high speed on electric mode reduces the range faster. As long as the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e Quattro has 51 km (31.7 mi) electric range, you can get a 50% company car tax reduction in Germany.

The Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro comes with an S-line exterior package.

The A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has three driving modes like EV – all-electric driving; Hybrid – a combination between the internal combustion engine and electric drive; and Hold to conserve the electrical energy.

The Hybrid driving mode is part of the intelligent drive management with predictive operating strategy. Using this technology the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro is able to control the drivetrain so that the last stage of the route to be in all-electric mode. Before the last stage, the battery could be charged up if necessary. The system also uses a variety of information as navigation, online traffic info, driving style, and car’s sensors like the camera and radar. Thus the system makes easy to plan the driving management and it decides when to freewheeling with a deactivated engine and coasting recuperation.

Although, that the 14.1 kWh the battery pack is placed at the rear of the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro there are still 405 liters (14.3 cu ft.) for luggage.

If you have chosen the Audi A6 Avant plug-in model for your new car, it allows you to use the myAudi app so that you can manage the charging and pre-entry climate control. This A6 Avant model uses a heat pump that uses the waste heat from the electrical drive components so that the air conditioning system efficiency is increased. You can charge your Audi A6 Avant at the public charging terminals up to 7.4 kW and the full recharge of the batteries would be made within 2.5 hrs. The Audi e-tron Charging Service provides over 140,000 public charging points in 24 European countries. If you’re using the myAudi app, it can plan a route that shows the terminals within the area.

Although, that the 14.1 kWh the battery pack is placed at the rear of the Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro there are still 405 liters (14.3 cu ft.) for luggage and a flat floor that makes loading easier. If you put the rear seat backrests down then you can have up to 1,535 litters (54.2 cu ft.) for baggage.

The Audi A6 sedan interior 

The Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro comes with an S-line exterior package, a black styling package, black exterior mirrors, and privacy glazing as standard for a more dynamic appearance. The headlights use Matrix LED technology and inside you have sport seats, four-zone automatic air conditioning, Audi virtual cockpit. This plug-in hybrid Audi A6 Avant comes with sport suspension and 19-inch wheels, and red brake calipers.

The Audi A6 sedan with  Audi virtual cockpit.