Lucid Air Touring EV 2026 vs Audi Q6 Sportback Dakar

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thumb image Lucid Air Touring EV 2026 US$ 87,900
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thumb image Audi Q6 Sportback Dakar US$ 95,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Lucid Audi
Model Air Touring EV 2026 Q6 Sportback Dakar (Offroad Concept)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric SUV (Off-road Concept)
Trims Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Sapphire Concept (based on SQ6 e-tron)
Release Date October 2025 Revealed 2025 (concept stage)
Status Coming Soon Concept, production not confirmed
Made In Casa Grande, Arizona, USA Germany
Body Type Sedan Sportback SUV (crossover coupe)
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles N/A (concept vehicle)
Colors Standard: Infinite Black, Cosmos Silver Premium: Stellar White, Quantum Grey, Zenith Red: Adds: Fathom Blue, Eureka Gold (optional) Camouflage prototype / likely Audi off-road palettes

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual Electric Motor Dual electric motors (front + rear, AWD)
Horsepower 620 hp 510 hp (estimated, same as SQ6 e-tron boost)
Torque 550 lb-ft Up to 13,400 Nm (at wheels via portal axles)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds 4.2 sec (0–100 km/h, est.)
Top Speed 155 mph 175 km/h (limited due to portal axle gearing)
Range 425 miles TBD, likely less than standard Q6 e-tron due to off-road gearing/tires
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (AWD) Quattro AWD

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-Ion (NMC) Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 92 kWh 100 kWh (same as Q6 e-tron, est.)
Power Consumption 26–28 kWh/100 miles TBD (higher than standard due to off-road setup)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles N/A (concept)
Home Charging Speed (AC Level 2, 19.2 kW): 6.5–7.5 hours (0–100%) Up to 11 kW AC (est.)
Supercharging Speed 300 kW (peak) 270 kW DC (PPE platform, est.)
DC Fast Charging Speed 15–20 min (10% to 80%) 10–80% in ~21 minutes (est.)
Miles of Range added Per Hour Level 2 (19.2 kW, 80A): 75 mph 200 miles in 10 min (est., DC fast charge)200 miles in 10 min (est., DC fast charge)
Charging Time 9–10 hrs (AC, est.)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (Combined Charging System) CCS (EU/US markets)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V, 12A): 3–4 miles of range per hour Level 2 (240V, 48A – 80A): 25–81 miles of range per hour Wallbox / 240V outlet
Onboard Charger Power 19.2 kW (80A) max 11 kW (22 kW optional, est.)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 195.9 in (4.98 m) 4,770 mm (est., same as Q6 Sportback)
Width 76.2 in (1.94 m) 1,990 mm (wider track with portal axles)
Height 55.5 in (1.41 m) 1,700 mm (raised suspension + roof rack)
Wheelbase 116.5 in (2.96 m) 2,899 mm (PPE platform)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 160 mm over standard (approx. 280 mm total)
Cargo Space 22.1 cu ft (626 L) TBD (Sportback roof reduces vs Q6 SUV)
Curb Weight 4,950 lbs (2,245 kg) Est. 2,400–2,600 kg
No. of Doors 4 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Premium alloy wheels Alloy, Dakar-style
Wheel Size 20" (std), 21" (opt) Likely 20–21 inch (off-road spec)
Front Tire 245/40 R20 Off-road all-terrain (est. 275/55 R20)
Rear Tire 265/40 R20 Off-road all-terrain (est. 275/55 R20)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-mounted electric power steering Electric power steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 36.4 ft (11.1 m) 11.5 m (est.)
Gear Box Direct-drive Direct drive
Front Suspension Double-wishbone Independent, adaptive air suspension
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Independent, adaptive air suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Not available (Audi driver assist)
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Tri-Zone Auto 3-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Likely (optional)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto No Yes
Touchscreen 34" 5K Glass Cockpit (std) + Lower Touchscreen Dual displays (11.9" + 14.5")
WiFi & Hotspot WiFi 6 (std), 4G LTE Hotspot (1yr free) Yes
Bluetooth 5.2 (dual audio/multipoint) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 13-Speakers Up to 20 (Bang & Olufsen, est.)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Friction Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 Airbags (Front, knee, side, curtain) 8 (est.)
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts (x3) + LATCH Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors 12 (Front/rear/side) Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360°)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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