Audi has begun pre-sales of its China-specific A6L e-tron electric sedan, as the carmaker expands its premium battery-electric lineup in the world’s largest auto market while reshaping leadership at its local joint venture.
The long-wheelbase model, produced by Audi FAW NEV Company, is offered in four variants with pre-sales prices ranging from 313,000 to 443,000 yuan ($39,300 to $55,670). Final retail pricing may be adjusted lower at the official market launch, in line with common practice in China’s competitive EV sector.
The A6L e-tron is the second China-focused model built at the Changchun plant following the Q6L e-tron SUV, with both vehicles based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture. Compared with the standard A6 e-tron produced in Ingolstadt, the China-only version features a wheelbase extended by around 13 centimetres, reflecting local demand for increased rear passenger space.
The sedan can be equipped with a lithium-ion battery offering a gross capacity of 107 kWh, providing a range of up to 815 kilometres under the CLTC standard. A smaller 95 kWh battery option is also available. Thanks to a lower drag coefficient of 0.22, the saloon achieves higher efficiency than its SUV counterpart.
Both models feature an 800-volt system with charging capacity of up to 270 kW, enabling the vehicle to gain enough energy for approximately 300 kilometres of driving in about 10 minutes under optimal conditions. The all-wheel-drive version delivers 405 kW of power, while specifications for the rear-wheel-drive variant have not yet been disclosed.
To cater to Chinese consumer preferences, higher-spec versions of the A6L e-tron include advanced digital and driver assistance features, such as an adapted version of Huawei’s Qiankun system and an augmented reality head-up display.
Production takes place at a purpose-built facility in Changchun, designed with a capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually. The plant features extensive automation, including around 800 robots in the body shop, and a 24-metre-high automated warehouse supporting logistics operations.
The A6L e-tron and Q6L e-tron are central to Audi’s efforts to strengthen its electric vehicle portfolio in China, where its offerings have historically lagged domestic competitors. Additional models from a new Audi sub-brand developed with SAIC are also expected to support growth.
Separately, Audi announced a leadership change at its Chinese joint venture. From April 1, 2026, Jörg Menges will assume the role of CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company, replacing Helmut Stettner, who will return to Germany.
