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Audi continues to dramatically reposition its EV line-up in Australia: Now the Q6’s price has been slashed

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 5 sources

First reported by EV Central · 14 September at 3:00 am

Who's covering this — 5 articles

EV specialists: 2
Industry trade: 1
Motoring press: 1
Broadcast news: 1

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The quick read

Audi has slashed prices on the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron models by up to $22,800.
The updated 2027 models will arrive during the current period with increased standard equipment.
A special edition will be released to clear remaining MY26 stock.
The price cuts will put pressure on other luxury electric SUV brands to respond.

For dealers: Audi's dramatic price cuts on the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron models will require dealers to adapt their sales strategies to remain competitive in the luxury electric SUV market.

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

Audi's aggressive price cuts on the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron models will put pressure on other luxury electric SUV brands to respond, potentially disrupting the pricing strategy of competitors like Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the Australian market.

The significant price reductions of up to $22,800 will likely drive increased showroom traffic for Audi dealers, as the revised pricing brings the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron more in line with consumer expectations for luxury electric vehicles.

What it means for the order bank

The arrival of the updated 2027 Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron models during the current period will require dealers to carefully manage their stock and ordering processes to minimize any potential disruption to sales and customer satisfaction.

The introduction of a special edition to clear remaining MY26 stock suggests that Audi is taking a proactive approach to managing inventory levels, and dealers should be prepared to capitalize on this opportunity to sell through existing stock.

Pricing and Margin Implications

The price cuts on the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron models will likely have a negative impact on dealer margins, at least in the short term, as the reduced pricing eats into profit margins on these models.

However, the increased standard equipment on the updated models may help to offset some of this margin pressure, as dealers can focus on the added value proposition to customers.

Competitive Response

Dealers should be prepared for potential competitive responses from other luxury brands, as they may seek to match or undercut Audi's new pricing strategy in order to maintain market share.

One decisive action a dealer could take this week is to review their current pricing and inventory strategies for luxury electric SUVs and develop a plan to respond to the changing market dynamics driven by Audi's aggressive pricing move.

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