A6 etron quattro - die bisherige Langstrecke ist keine mehr?

Product reviewed

Audi A6 e-tron Avant Quattro (referred to in subtitles as “A6 e-tron … Quadro”)

• Features highlighted: 800V charging capability and HPC/DC fast charging
• Test context: long road trip of roughly 800 km total

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Key features mentioned

800V fast-charging performance (HPC/DC)

• Multiple fast-charge sessions at/near ~223–229 kW
• Later sessions reaching roughly ~254–270 kW
• Example “headline” results described by the driver:
  • One session was expected at ~229 kW, but observed around 197–227 kW shortly after start, later closer to ~223 kW
  • Another stop showed about ~254 kW, with a brief peak around ~270 kW
• Charging speed impression:
  • One segment: ~20% → 57% in ~9 minutes
  • Another estimate suggested it might have taken only ~2 minutes to reach the next leg (described as “insane” given the start/target)

Battery conditioning / preheating for fast charging

• “Prepared fast charging is active” appears when preheating is enabled
• Preheating begins about ~76 km before the planned charging stop
• The driver notes that the conditioning requires substantial power and includes noticeable behavior (“the car starts blowing” due to charging/conditioning management)
• Trade-off: preheating uses additional energy, but improves charging performance when the battery isn’t warm

Route planning + navigation integration

• Navigation plans charging stops during the drive and provides charging-related guidance
• Preheating appears to be triggered automatically based on planned stops
• Driver contrasts this with poorer integration experienced previously in another model

Energy efficiency / recuperation

• Strong recuperation
• Consumption tends to decrease after descending

Driver experience on motorway

• Comfortable and stable at around 130–140 km/h
• Positive notes on maneuvering and overtaking confidence

Dashcam (included/installed)

• Automatically records when hazards/emergency events occur
• Triggers relatively often at night; driver suspects a possible software bug
• Possible association mentioned: behavior could relate to matrix headlights / high-beam flashing
• Driver used it mainly because it avoided mounting a separate action cam

Range estimation

• The range indicator is described as more realistic than WLTP
• Instead of showing “utopian” WLTP right after charging, it updates based on recent driving
• Driver expects ad numbers won’t match real-world usage

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Pros (as stated)

• Excellent long-distance capability
  • Driver claims it’s the first car that can handle this trip comfortably
  • Feasibility example: ~400 km one way with charging at destination or minimal stops
• Very strong fast-charging performance
  • Described as “truly excellent,” with short stop duration (e.g., ~9 minutes for 20% → 57%)
• Navigation + charging planning works well
  • Charging stops are planned/displayed while driving
  • Preheating is triggered automatically
• Comfort and motorway refinement
  • Quiet/comfortable at highway speeds (with a note that tire noise may vary vs the driver’s previous tires)
• More realistic range indicator
  • Settles based on driving profile rather than relying on optimistic WLTP-style values

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Cons / caveats mentioned

• Preheating costs energy
  • The driver notes preheating “does cost a bit” (electricity use)
• Tire noise
  • Tires may “roll a little louder” than the prior Q4 setup
• Dashcam oddity at night
  • Nighttime triggers occur more frequently; driver suspects a small software issue
• Pricing uncertainty for AC
  • Driver suspects AC may have been cheaper on a certain tariff but couldn’t confirm in the app

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Comparisons made with similar products

Audi Q4 (previous experience)

• Route planning and charging stop integration were described as less reliable:
  • Example complaint: “13 out of 15 charging stations… never mind”
• Driver also felt the Q4 couldn’t handle battery conditioning/preheating effectively:
  • “My Q4 simply couldn’t do that”
• Overall conclusion:
  • A6 e-tron feels better for long-distance charging convenience and charging strategy

VW ID7 (mentioned)

• Used as context via a referenced video about the efficiency cost of battery conditioning

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User experience / trip outcomes (key figures)

Route described

• Rough route: ~Freiburg (~400 km each way)
• Via Bonn / Koblenz, through parts of France
• Return via the Rhine

Efficiency on motorway (cruise control)

• Estimates mentioned around ~18–19 kWh/100 km at 12–22°C
• Speeds around 130–140 km/h
• Real-world practicality claimed: ~400–500 km range depending on mixed conditions

Charging station results (examples)

• About ~223 kW
• Later: ~254 kW / ~270 kW
• Example fast session: ~20% → 57% in ~9 minutes

Range indicator example

• At about ~74% battery in Freiburg, displayed range: ~332 km
• Driver concludes an ~800 km trip is feasible with charging mostly at planned stops (without needing many major detours)

Overall consumption example

• Subtitle phrasing suggests very efficient arrival numbers (units appear potentially mistranscribed), with the takeaway being strong real-world efficiency:
  • Arrival figure referenced as ~18.6 kcal/km and 407 km total

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Unique points mentioned about the product

1. Strong long-distance capability on an extended first trip
2. DC charging perceived as cheaper than AC (tariff comparison referenced at Aral/other stops)
3. Dashcam auto-record triggers, frequent at night; suspected software issue
4. Strong recuperation improves descending efficiency
5. Stable, confident motorway driving with cruise control
6. Positive overtaking/handling confidence at highway speeds
7. 800V enables high peak power (roughly ~223–229 kW, then ~254–270 kW)
8. Navigation-triggered battery preheating (“prepared fast charging”) about ~76 km ahead
9. Very fast charging curve impression; short stop potential (e.g., ~9 minutes for 20% → 57%)
10. Charging flap behavior: CCS flap opens automatically; charging flaps may require manual closing (as applicable)
11. HVAC/conditioning affects charging effectiveness (battery temperatures, AC running)
12. Navigation-driven charging planning works while moving and triggers conditioning
13. Range indicator is more realistic than WLTP optimism
14. Comfort on motorway; possible increased rolling noise vs previous tires
15. Overall verdict: expensive, but technology is described as “fun” and future-proof

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Speakers

• Only one main speaker/driver appears to be present.
• No multi-speaker debate is shown; references like “he says” are likely the driver narrating or quoting the system/tariffs.

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Overall verdict / recommendation

Strongly recommended for long-distance EV travel.

The summary emphasizes:

• Excellent 800V fast-charging performance
• Navigation-driven battery preheating
• Realistic range estimation

It presents ~800 km trips as practical with very short charging stops, with main downsides including:

• Energy cost of preheating
• Minor issues like dashcam nighttime triggering and slightly louder tires.