The Audi Q6 e-tron is the best e-tron model for 2027, with the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron at #2 and the Audi SQ6 e-tron at #3. The ranking is based on real-world value for a 2027 buyer — range, power, and price balanced — with price-no-object flagships and the US-discontinued S e-tron GT ranked last.
Non-US buyers who want GT looks without RS pricing
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Audi Q6 e-tron
Longest EPA range
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Quickest Audi SUV
Audi SQ6 e-tron
Cheapest way into an Audi EV
Audi Q4 e-tron
Most powerful Audi ever
Audi RS e-tron GT performance
The ranking
1
Audi Q6 e-tron
Answrs VerdictBest balance of price, range, and new-platform tech
Starting price: $64,500Horsepower (quattro, launch control): 456 HPBattery / fast-charge: 100 kWh, 10-80% in ~21 min
The Q6 e-tron starts at $64,500 and runs a 100 kWh battery that fast-charges 10-80% in about 21 minutes. Its quattro launch control delivers 456 HP. It is Audi's newest EV platform at the lowest e-tron SUV price.
Go ifBuyers who want Audi's newest EV platform at the lowest e-tron SUV price
Skip ifYou want a sportier roofline or more power
Why #1 over #2: It beats the A6 Sportback e-tron on price and SUV practicality while matching its 456 HP quattro output.
2
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Answrs VerdictLongest-range Audi EV you can buy in 2027
Starting price: $66,700Horsepower: 375 HP (456 HP in quattro, from $68,700)EPA range: 348 mi (395 mi with ultra package)
The A6 Sportback e-tron starts at $66,700 with 375 HP, or 456 HP in quattro from $68,700. It offers 348 miles of EPA range, or 395 miles with the ultra package. That is the longest EPA range in the lineup.
Go ifBuyers who want the longest EPA range in the lineup
Skip ifYou need an SUV body style
Why #2 over #3: It beats the SQ6 e-tron on range and price, though it gives up the SQ6's 509 HP and 4.1-second 0-60 mph.
3
Audi SQ6 e-tron
Answrs VerdictQuickest Audi SUV that still seats a family
The SQ6 e-tron starts at $73,200 and makes 509 HP with launch control. It hits 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds. It is the quickest Audi SUV that still seats a family.
Go ifBuyers who want SUV practicality with real performance
Skip if$73K+ is above your SUV budget
Why #3 over #4: It beats the Q4 e-tron on power and performance, but costs $73,200 versus the Q4's $50,600 starting price.
4
Audi Q4 e-tron
Answrs VerdictMost affordable Audi EV, still with 288 miles of range
Starting price: $50,600Horsepower: 282 HP (45 e-tron RWD) / 335 HP (55 e-tron quattro)EPA range: 288 mi (45 e-tron)
The Q4 e-tron starts at $50,600 with 282 HP in the 45 e-tron RWD or 335 HP in the 55 e-tron quattro. The 45 e-tron offers 288 miles of EPA range. It is the most affordable Audi EV.
Go ifBuyers who want the cheapest way into an Audi EV
Skip ifYou want the newest PPE-platform tech
Why #4 over #5: It beats the Q6 Sportback e-tron on price and range, but lacks the newest PPE-platform tech.
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Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
Answrs VerdictSame Q6 goodness, sportier shape, $3,800 more
Starting price: $68,300Starting MSRP: $68,300Horsepower (dual motor quattro, launch control): 456 hp0-60 mph: 4.9 secondsDC fast charge time (10-80%): About 21 minutesAvailable trims: Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige
The Q6 Sportback e-tron starts at $68,300. It brings the same Q6 e-tron substance with a coupe-SUV roofline. It costs $3,800 more than the regular Q6 e-tron.
Go ifBuyers who want Q6 e-tron substance with a coupe-SUV roofline
Skip ifThe regular Q6 e-tron's price and headroom suit you better
Why #5 over #6: It beats the S6 Sportback e-tron on price, but the S6 offers 543 HP and a 3.7-second 0-60 mph.
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Audi S6 Sportback e-tron
Answrs VerdictA quick, efficient sedan-coupe for under $80K
The SQ6 Sportback e-tron starts at $75,600 and makes 509 HP with launch control. It hits 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds. It offers SQ6 performance with a coupe-SUV look.
Go ifBuyers who want SQ6 performance with a coupe-SUV look
Skip ifThe regular SQ6 e-tron's practicality matters more to you
Why #7 over #8: It beats the Q4 Sportback e-tron on power and performance, but the Q4 Sportback starts at $59,000.
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Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
Answrs VerdictQ4 e-tron's style upgrade for $8,400 more
Starting price: $59,000Starting MSRP: $59,000Horsepower (dual motor, standard quattro): Up to 335 hp0-60 mph: 5.0 secondsBattery capacity: 82 kWhEPA-estimated range: 251 miles
The Q4 Sportback e-tron starts at $59,000. It gives you Q4 e-tron value with a coupe-SUV roofline. It is a style upgrade for $8,400 more than the regular Q4 e-tron.
Go ifBuyers who want Q4 e-tron value with a coupe-SUV roofline
Skip ifThe regular Q4 e-tron's lower price and headroom suit you better
Why #8 over #9: It beats the RS e-tron GT performance on price and practicality, but the RS offers 912 HP and a 2.4-second 0-60 mph.
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Audi RS e-tron GT performance
Answrs VerdictAudi's fastest car ever, but a $170,500 flagship price
The RS e-tron GT performance starts at $170,500 and makes 912 HP with launch control. It hits 0-60 mph in 2.4 seconds and offers 278 miles of EPA range. It is Audi's quickest, most powerful production car ever.
Go ifBuyers who want Audi's quickest, most powerful production car ever
Skip if$170K+ or 278 miles of range isn't practical for you
Why #9 over #10: It beats the S e-tron GT on US availability and power, but the S e-tron GT is not sold in the US for 2027.
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Audi S e-tron GT
Answrs VerdictA real Audi EV, but not one you can buy in the US now
Horsepower (launch control): 670 HPUS 2027 availability: Dropped from the US e-tron GT lineup for MY2027 (RS e-tron GT performance is the only US variant); still listed as a current variant on Audi's global site
The S e-tron GT makes 670 HP with launch control. It is dropped from the US e-tron GT lineup for MY2027, with the RS e-tron GT performance as the only US variant. It remains listed as a current variant on Audi's global site.
Go ifNon-US buyers who want GT looks without RS pricing
Skip ifYou're shopping in the US for 2027 — it's not sold here
How we ranked these
The order balances range, power, and price for a 2027 buyer. Price-no-object flagships and the US-discontinued S e-tron GT rank last. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What's the cheapest Audi e-tron model in 2027?
The Audi Q4 e-tron, starting at $50,600.
What's the fastest and most powerful Audi e-tron?
The RS e-tron GT performance, with 912 HP and a 2.4-second 0-60 mph time, starting at $170,500.
Which Audi e-tron has the longest range?
The A6 Sportback e-tron, rated at 348 miles EPA range (up to 395 miles with the ultra package).
Starting price (USD) at a glance
Audi Q4 e-tron$50,600
Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron$59,000
Audi Q6 e-tron$64,500
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron$66,700
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron$68,300
Audi SQ6 e-tron$73,200
Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron$75,600
Audi S6 Sportback e-tron$79,600
Audi RS e-tron GT performance$170,500
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
