Audi’s Widebody Electric Wagon Looks Like an RS 6, but May Get an S6 Badge

Remember that mysterious, widebody Audi S6 e-tron Performance prototype we wrote about a few months ago? Well, it’s back testing at the Nürburgring. The aggressive electric wagon certainly looks the part of a future RS 6 e-tron, but the current information available suggests that Audi is not going to slap an RS badge on this wagon.

Rumors of an all-electric RS 6 have circulated for years, although Audi has previously indicated that demand may not justify bringing such a model to market. That hasn’t stopped the company from testing what appears to be a significantly more aggressive version of the A6 Avant e-tron.

Our best guess is that the mystery wagon could instead wear the S6 Avant e-tron Performance badge. That would allow Audi to introduce a more extreme electric performance wagon without committing to a full-fledged RS model.

Whatever Audi decides to call it, the prototype certainly looks promising. Wider bodywork, aggressive styling, and sporty alloy wheels give it a muscular appearance that wouldn’t look out of place wearing an RS badge.

Of course, looks are only part of the equation. The existing S6 Sportback e-tron produces 543 peak horsepower and with launch control, can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. We expect this wagon to have roughly the same performance, although Audi hasn’t confirmed specifications for the prototype.

Whether this ultimately becomes an RS 6 e-tron or an S6 Avant e-tron Performance remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Audi’s electric performance wagon story isn’t finished yet.