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Gernot Döllner, Audi's new CEO, is said to be the driving force behind the decision to delay the launch. The vehicle was initially slated to be introduced before the end of this year. The Q6 e-tron is notable for being Audi's inaugural electric vehicle based on the PPE platform, sharing its architecture with Porsche's electric Macan.
The originally planned joint debut of both vehicles was set for late 2022. However, software issues have resulted in a significant setback to the timeline. Audi had only released the initial official images of the Q6 e-tron’s interior at the IAA Mobility event in September, where the vehicle was also largely displayed without disguise. Reportedly, there are still some unresolved issues, which Döllner intends to "to put all the attempts in the coming years to the test once again," leading to the new expected release date of "probably in March 2024."
This rescheduling also affects Porsche's plans. An internal arrangement dictates that Audi's Q6 e-tron will be showcased before Porsche's Macan E, which shares the same PPE platform. This means the Macan E’s debut will also be deferred to no earlier than March 2024. Automobilwoche suggests that this plan could change "unless VW boss Oliver Blume, conveniently also Porsche boss, cancels the current agreement," Blume had previously stated in March 2023 that both models would be delivered to consumers in 2024, but it remains unclear if that promise will be kept.
Source: Automobilwoche
