Audi Q6 e-tron ultra: energy use, battery size and what it costs to charge
EPA figures for 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron ultra , plus the cost to charge at home in every U.S. state at May 2026 electricity prices.
32.41 kWh/100mi · 72nd of 223
The Audi Q6 e-tron ultra uses 32.41 kWh per 100 miles. Across the 223 electric cars on sale that figure runs from 23.1 to 66.1, which puts this one among the more efficient.
How much does it cost to charge a Audi Q6 e-tron ultra?
At the U.S. average residential price of 19.42¢ per kWh, a Audi Q6 e-tron ultra costs about $6.29 per 100 miles, $18.18 for a full charge, and $755 a year at 12,000 miles. The same car costs $510 a year in Nevada and $2,050 in Hawaii — a 4.0× difference driven entirely by where you plug in.
Audi Q6 e-tron ultra vs. a petrol car
A typical new gasoline midsize or large SUV returns 22 MPG. At $4.32 a gallon — the U.S. average for the week of 2026-09-14, up 14.3% on the year — that is $19.63 per 100 miles against $6.29 for the Audi Q6 e-tron ultra on average-priced electricity. Over 12,000 miles the fuel difference is $1,600 a year in favour of the electric car.
- Nevada $510
- Texas $620
- California $1,351
- Hawaii $2,050
Cost to charge a Audi Q6 e-tron ultra in every state
| State | ¢/kWh | vs. last year | Per 100 mi | Full charge | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 13.11 | +6.9% | $4.25 | $12.27 | $510 |
| Nebraska | 13.25 | +0.8% | $4.29 | $12.40 | $515 |
| Utah | 13.37 | +2.1% | $4.33 | $12.51 | $520 |
| Louisiana | 13.49 | +5.9% | $4.37 | $12.63 | $525 |
| Tennessee | 14.07 | +1.8% | $4.56 | $13.17 | $547 |
| Arkansas | 14.12 | +5.6% | $4.58 | $13.22 | $549 |
| North Dakota | 14.12 | +3% | $4.58 | $13.22 | $549 |
| Kentucky | 14.26 | +6.4% | $4.62 | $13.35 | $555 |
| Oklahoma | 14.33 | +5.1% | $4.64 | $13.41 | $557 |
| Idaho | 14.37 | +19.1% | $4.66 | $13.45 | $559 |
| North Carolina | 14.74 | +10.2% | $4.78 | $13.80 | $573 |
| Mississippi | 14.88 | +5.8% | $4.82 | $13.93 | $579 |
The other 39 states
| State | ¢/kWh | vs. last year | Per 100 mi | Full charge | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14.91 | +15% | $4.83 | $13.96 | $580 |
| New Mexico | 15.06 | +2.6% | $4.88 | $14.10 | $586 |
| Florida | 15.10 | -1.6% | $4.89 | $14.13 | $587 |
| Montana | 15.14 | +2.2% | $4.91 | $14.17 | $589 |
| Arizona | 15.18 | -0.3% | $4.92 | $14.21 | $590 |
| Wyoming | 15.24 | +2.4% | $4.94 | $14.26 | $593 |
| South Dakota | 15.36 | +8% | $4.98 | $14.38 | $597 |
| West Virginia | 15.45 | -2.3% | $5.01 | $14.46 | $601 |
| South Carolina | 15.55 | +5.1% | $5.04 | $14.55 | $605 |
| Kansas | 15.71 | +4.5% | $5.09 | $14.70 | $611 |
| Iowa | 15.93 | +3.9% | $5.16 | $14.91 | $620 |
| Texas | 15.94 | +4.5% | $5.17 | $14.92 | $620 |
| Missouri | 16.22 | +1.9% | $5.26 | $15.18 | $631 |
| Oregon | 16.32 | +3.3% | $5.29 | $15.28 | $635 |
| Georgia | 16.36 | +2.5% | $5.30 | $15.31 | $636 |
| Alabama | 16.40 | +2.1% | $5.32 | $15.35 | $638 |
| Colorado | 17.13 | +6.8% | $5.55 | $16.03 | $666 |
| Virginia | 17.22 | +13.1% | $5.58 | $16.12 | $670 |
| Indiana | 17.51 | +6.2% | $5.67 | $16.39 | $681 |
| Minnesota | 17.52 | +2.3% | $5.68 | $16.40 | $681 |
| Ohio | 19.19 | +9.7% | $6.22 | $17.96 | $746 |
| Delaware | 19.29 | +6.2% | $6.25 | $18.06 | $750 |
| Wisconsin | 19.56 | +5.6% | $6.34 | $18.31 | $761 |
| Illinois | 19.89 | +8.7% | $6.45 | $18.62 | $774 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.73 | +10.4% | $7.04 | $20.34 | $845 |
| Maryland | 21.84 | +13.2% | $7.08 | $20.44 | $849 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | +10.4% | $7.45 | $21.52 | $894 |
| Connecticut | 24.32 | -10.6% | $7.88 | $22.76 | $946 |
| District of Columbia | 24.39 | +7.4% | $7.90 | $22.83 | $949 |
| Vermont | 24.44 | +6.3% | $7.92 | $22.88 | $951 |
| New Jersey | 24.95 | +0.3% | $8.09 | $23.35 | $970 |
| New Hampshire | 27.01 | +14.9% | $8.75 | $25.28 | $1,050 |
| Alaska | 28.21 | +5% | $9.14 | $26.40 | $1,097 |
| Rhode Island | 29.23 | +8.9% | $9.47 | $27.36 | $1,137 |
| New York | 29.49 | +11.1% | $9.56 | $27.60 | $1,147 |
| Maine | 29.59 | +5.2% | $9.59 | $27.70 | $1,151 |
| Massachusetts | 29.61 | -2.4% | $9.60 | $27.71 | $1,152 |
| California | 34.74 | +3.4% | $11.26 | $32.52 | $1,351 |
| Hawaii | 52.72 | +28.7% | $17.09 | $49.35 | $2,050 |
Questions people ask about the Audi Q6 e-tron ultra
How many kWh per 100 miles does a Audi Q6 e-tron ultra use?
The Audi Q6 e-tron ultra uses 32.41 kWh per 100 miles on the EPA combined cycle, which works out to 3.09 miles per kWh.
How big is the Audi Q6 e-tron ultra battery?
Its usable battery capacity works out to roughly 93.6 kWh. EPA does not publish battery size directly, so this is calculated from EPA range (321 miles) and rated energy use, corrected for charging losses — expect a few kWh of error against the manufacturer figure.
How much does it cost to charge a Audi Q6 e-tron ultra at home?
About $18.18 for a full charge at the U.S. average residential electricity price of 19.42¢ per kWh, or $6.29 per 100 miles. Over a year at 12,000 miles that is $755. In Nevada the same driving costs $510; in Hawaii it costs $2,050.
How long does a Audi Q6 e-tron ultra take to charge on a 240V charger?
EPA rates it at about 14 hours for a full charge on a 240-volt (Level 2) charger. A standard 120-volt household outlet takes roughly five to six times longer; DC fast charging is far quicker but costs considerably more per kWh than charging at home.
Is a Audi Q6 e-tron ultra cheaper to run than a gasoline car?
On fuel alone, yes. A Audi Q6 e-tron ultra costs about $6.29 per 100 miles in electricity. A typical new gasoline midsize or large SUV manages 22 MPG, which at $4.32 a gallon costs $19.63 per 100 miles — $13.34 more. Over 12,000 miles the difference is $1,600 a year in the EV's favour. This compares fuel only — not insurance, depreciation, maintenance or your state's EV registration fee.
Cars to compare it with
Almost identical energy use
These use within a fraction of a kWh per 100 miles of the Audi Q6 e-tron ultra, so running cost is effectively a wash between them — the decision comes down to everything else.
| Electric car | kWh/100mi | Range | Battery (est.) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q6 e-tron | 32.41 | 325 mi | 94.8 kWh | $755 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 32.41 | 312 mi | 91 kWh | $755 |
| Honda Prologue | 32.41 | 308 mi | 89.8 kWh | $755 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 32.1 | 317 mi | 91.6 kWh | $748 |
| Lucid Air Sapphire | 32.1 | 427 mi | 123.4 kWh | $748 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | 32.1 | 332 mi | 95.9 kWh | $748 |
Other electric midsize or large SUVs
- Honda Prologue — 32.41 kWh/100mi
- Cadillac OPTIQ — 32.1 kWh/100mi
- Rivian R2 — 32.1 kWh/100mi
- Tesla Model X — 32.1 kWh/100mi
- Lucid Gravity GT — 31.21 kWh/100mi
- Tesla Model X Plaid — 33.7 kWh/100mi
- Honda Prologue Touring — 34.05 kWh/100mi
- Lucid Gravity Dream — 34.05 kWh/100mi
- Volvo EX60 P10 electric — 30.64 kWh/100mi
- Volvo EX90 — 34.39 kWh/100mi
Other Audi electric cars
- A6 e-tron — 30.36 kWh/100mi
- A6 e-tron ultra — 26.54 kWh/100mi
- Q4 40 e-tron — 32.72 kWh/100mi
- Q4 45 e-tron — 29.31 kWh/100mi
- Q4 50 e-tron — 35.48 kWh/100mi
- Q4 55 e-tron — 33.7 kWh/100mi
- Q6 e-tron — 32.41 kWh/100mi
- Q6 e-tron SB — 35.11 kWh/100mi
- Q8 e-tron — 38.74 kWh/100mi
- Q8 e-tron ultra — 39.19 kWh/100mi
Where these numbers come from
Energy use per 100 miles is 3,370.5 ÷ MPGe, because EPA
defines MPGe against 33.705 kWh per gasoline gallon equivalent. EPA meters
that energy at the wall, so charging losses are already included.
Usable battery size is EPA range × kWh per 100 miles ÷ 100 ×
0.90. The 0.90 corrects for the fact that EPA measures energy at the wall but
measures range from the pack; without it the estimate runs about 10% high.
It is an estimate, not a manufacturer specification — expect a few kWh of
error either way.
Cost assumes home charging at the state's average
residential electricity price (EIA, May 2026) and
12,000 miles a year. Public DC fast
charging costs considerably more; time-of-use plans can cost less.
The petrol comparison uses the median combined MPG of
current regular-gasoline, non-hybrid cars in this car's own EPA vehicle class
— not an all-car average — priced at the U.S. average retail price from the
EIA weekly series. It counts fuel only.