Volkswagen ships PPE differential for electric drives from Martin, Slovakia plant On July 4, Volkswagen Slovakia announced that it is shipping PPE differential for electric drives from the Martin plant to Audi Hungaria in Győr, where it is being installed in drives designed for the purely electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 models. Volkswagen has invested EUR 46 million in the production of the PPE differential in recent years. The investment als...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

for two new fully electric models: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron. Both vehicles will be available in a single configuration, Q6 Sportback e-tron Performance Black quattro and SQ6 Sportback e-tron quattro. Both models are built on Audi’s Premium Platform Electric (PPE) featuring a 100-kWh lithium-ion battery and AWD. The Q6 offers 387 hp, 535 Nm of torque, 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 5.9 seconds, and a 427 km ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

FAW-Audi starts accepting pre-orders for Q6L e-tron electric SUV On May 31, FAW-VW announced that FAW-Audi started accepting pre-orders for the Q6L e-tron luxury intelligent battery electric SUV. The model is available in four variants. The PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform-based Q6L e-tron is the only one in its class to adopt an all-domain 800V architecture, delivering a class-leading charging power of 270kW, a 294km range on a 10-minut...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

with its own battery assembly facility. The Audi Q6 e-tron series was seamlessly integrated into the assembly line previously used for the Audi A4 and A5 models. It took Audi eight phases of modification to fully integrate the new EVs into the existing line. The battery assembly facility, built for PPE models, covers 30,000 square meters and runs nearly 90% automated. Around 300 employees in 3 shifts can build up to 1,000 high-voltage batteries d...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

in the country. The vehicle is offered in a single version, Performance Black, featuring a rear-wheel-drive electric motor delivering 367 hp and 580 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h. The A6 e-tron is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and incorporates a lithium-ion battery with a certified range of 445 km (Inmetro standard). Fast charging from 10% to 80% can be done in 21 minut...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

nal Strategies Europe: Continue to lead the EV market with a strong product portfolio and investments in charging infrastructure, ramp up of battery activities. China: In 2025, the first models from the cooperation between Audi and SAIC will be launched, along with a second Audi model based on the PPE platform. The Volkswagen brand’s model offensive starts in 2026, with 30 new electric models tailored to local requirements by 2030. The Group ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

ell-suited for inline paintable automotive applications, such as service flaps for electric vehicles (EVs). This new grade addresses the challenges of larger, asymmetrically shaped service flaps that are common in hybrid and fully electric vehicles. NORYL GTX LMX310 resin is an unfilled, conductive PPE blend with very low moisture (LM) absorption. The high moisture sensitivity of PA6 and PA6.6 compounds may cause warpage and decrease the aestheti...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

radients of up to 45 degrees and achieves a top speed of 175 km/h, optimized for rugged terrains. The vehicle stands out with an increased ride height of 160 mm (6.3 in) and a track width of 250 mm (9.8 in), offering a striking design and off-road capability. Built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the Q6 e-tron series emphasizes range, efficiency, and advanced electric performance. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner described the concept as a “rei...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/25

Audi starts production of EVs at new plant in China On December 17, Audi announced the start of production for its all-electric models at the new Audi FAW NEV Company facility in Changchun, China. The plant focuses on vehicles based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), starting with the Audi Q6L e-tron and Q6L Sportback e-tron, with a China-specific Audi A6 e-tron to follow. These models are tailored to the Chinese market, featuring extended w...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/18

Auto Guangzhou 2024: Audi unveils Q6L e-tron, A5L and Audi E concept On November 15, Audi announced that it is showcasing three China-exclusive vehicles at Auto Guangzhou 2024. Audi Q6L e-tron, the first locally produced model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) will debut at the FAW stand. Built exclusively for China at the new Changchun plant, it features a longer wheelbase, unique design, and innovations tailored for Chinese customers, incl...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

Auto Guangzhou 2024: FAW-Audi to unveil new Q6L e-tron electric SUV On November 12, FAW-Audi announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024 to be held on November 15, the new Q6L e-tron battery electric SUV will be unveiled. The Q6L e-tron is based on the Audi-Porsche co-developed PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform and equipped with a 2nd-generation 800V electric architecture, delivering a maximum charging power of 270kW and a charging time of o...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13

Audi uses NXP’s Trimension NCJ29Dx family in its new UWB platform On October 23, NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that its Trimension NCJ29Dx family of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) fine-ranging ICs is deployed by Audi AG to enhance smart, hands-free secure car access functionality for new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) cars. Models equipped with Trimension UWB technology, such as the Audi Q6 e-tron, are set to launch in 2024. Trimension NCJ29Dx famil...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

Audi of America announces pricing and specifications for all-new Q6 e-tron models On September 25, Audi of America released pricing and specifications for the all-new 2025 Q6 e-tron model line and announced an additional range-leading rear-wheel-drive (RWD) entry will join its line-up before the end of 2024.  The all-new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture on which the Q6 e-tron is built is also joined by the introduction of a new Premi...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

et and continue to practice its strategy towards China. Over the next two years, Audi will partner with two Chinese automakers to introduce new premium all-electric and conventional fuel-powered models. Starting in mid-2025, Audi will work with FAW Group to launch an all-electric model built on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) platform, designed exclusively for the Chinese market, with the first model being the Audi Q6L e-tron. Additionally, n...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/11

Audi Hungaria integrates advanced robot fleet for PPE Electric Drive production On August 14, Audi Hungaria announced that it began series production of its Premium Platform Electric (PPE) drives last November, covering stator and transmission component manufacturing, as well as drive assembly. Along with this fleet of 30 robots was introduced to handle the delivery of components across three production lines. These self-driving robots underwent ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

Audi launches all-new A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron E segment EVs On July 31, Audi unveiled A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron, both available in Sportback and Avant variants. The lineup is comprised of four models, namely A6 Sportback e-tron, S6 Sportback e-tron, A6 Avant e-tron and S6 Avant e-tron. A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron are the second models on the PPE platform built at Ingolstadt plant, Germany. The A6 e-tron measures 4,928 millimeters in length and 2,137 mi...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/01

that its fourth generation Cayenne will be all-electric, with plans to keep developing hybrid and combustion engine models. Up to and beyond 2030, the successful SUV will be offered with three powertrain variants worldwide. The all-electric Cayenne is based on an advanced Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with 800-volt architecture, integrating the latest high-voltage, powertrain, and chassis technologies. Set to debut mid-decade, the new electric ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/26

Audi reveals more details and advantages of Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform On May 13, Audi announced that its Premium Platform Electric (PPE), developed jointly by Porsche, marks a significant step towards Audi's sustainable premium mobility goals. Redesigned electric motors, power electronics, transmission, and high-voltage battery enhance efficiency and range, offering 40 km more range compared to earlier models. Compact and lighter p...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/13

Audi transforms EV charging for Q6 e-tron series On May 8, Audi announced that it has prioritized range and charging performance in developing the high-voltage (HV) battery for the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). Thermal management for the battery, an 800-volt electrical system, and efficiency measures around new electric motors. Audi's charging service and the Audi charging hub fast charging network also contribute. With a 10% state of charge (...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/08

Auto China 2024: Audi unveils new Q6L e-tron and expands EV lineup in China and charging infrastructure On April 25, Audi unveiled the Q6 e-tron series, the first production model on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), signaling Audi's shift towards premium electric mobility. At the Beijing Auto Show 2024, Audi unveiled a tailored variant for the Chinese market, the Audi Q6L e-tron, which features a long wheelbase ("L") for enhanced long-distanc...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25