DecodedCars2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Horsepower
- 670 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- EV
- EV range
- 283 mi · 14 h on 240 V
- Length
- 187.8 in
- Curb weight
- 5,346 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 670 hp, versus about 335 hp for similar 2025 models.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 47 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,346 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 283 miles and takes about 14 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the lane departure.
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Heilbron, Baden-WüRttemberg
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 SQ6 e-tron configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 187.8 in | 76.4 in | 65 in | 113.8 in | 65.4 / 65 in | 5,346 lb | 50/50 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ6 Sportback e-tron EV | 280 and 280 kW PMSM ECCA 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 283 mi · 36.8708 kWh/100mi | – | $850 | – |
| SQ6 e-tron EV | 140 and 140 kW Asynchron ECFA 3-Phase | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 275 mi · 37.8055 kWh/100mi | – | $850 | – |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron SUV AWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 10.3% |
Similar 2025 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron (this car) | 283 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2025 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2025 Land Rover Defender | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
Recalls (1)
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor · Dec 19, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V899000 · 27,768 vehicles
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2025 SQ6 E-Tron, SQ6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 Sportback E-Tron, A6, A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, S5, and S6 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. The automatic locking retractor may fail to engage when a child seat is installed using the seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- An improperly secured child seat can increase risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right and left rear seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69D8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Not every 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Lane Departure › Assist — 2 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 3,050 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 283 miles.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other SQ6 e-tron years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 SQ6 e-tron | 285 mi | – | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →