While the VW Group produces many vehicles in the United States, every single Audi sold locally is built in either Europe or Mexico and exported to the US, meaning they are subject to President Trump’s 25 percent auto tariffs. The premium brand is working hard to avoid these tariffs and could build several of its vehicles locally.

A recent report out of Germany suggests that Audi may build the existing Q4 e-tron crossover, or its successor, at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This would be a logical option as the Q4 e-tron shares the same MEB platform as the VW ID.4, which is currently built in Tennessee.

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At the same time, it could alter production plans for the Q8 e-tron. This model was originally going to be built in Mexico, but it may now be manufactured in Columbia, South Carolina, which will be home to Scout and handle production of both the EV and EREV versions of the Terra and Traveler. While VW has been eager to distance itself from Scout to allow the new brand to sell direct-to-consumers, it clearly has enough influence over it to also have the site build an unrelated model from Audi.

According to a report from Automobilwoche, the VW Group is also eyeing a third potential location for building the Q6 e-tron, though details are scarce for now.

When asked about these plans, an Audi spokesperson didn’t exactly confirm anything but did admit that the U.S. market is one of their top priorities, sitting alongside Europe and China as a core pillar of their global strategy.

“We want to increase our presence in the U.S.,” they told Auto News. “We are currently examining various scenarios. We are confident that we will be able to decide on the specific details in consultation with the Group before the end of this year.”

Either way, the wheels are in motion for Audi to make a more significant push in the States, as it’s imperative for the company to do whatever it takes to dodge those tariffs, whether by relocating production, shifting models, or just flexing the power of the VW Group.

It’s been almost eight months since the 2025 Audi A6 e-tron was unveiled in Europe, and now we get to find out the range and pricing details for the US market. Going head-to-head with the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE, the new A6 e-tron will be sold exclusively in Sportback guise, meaning the Avant version will remain forbidden fruit.

Sitting at the base of the range is the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron, starting from $65,900 for the Premium trim level, excluding a $1,295 destination and delivery fee. The base model is also available in Premium Plus ($69,800), and Prestige ($72,200) guises. Upgrades enjoyed by the Premium Plus and Prestige models include LED headlights with digital DRLs and interior ambient lighting. The Prestige also adds eight different light signatures and adaptive air suspension.

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Driving the base version is a 100 kWh (94.4 kWh net) battery driving a single electric motor at the rear with 375 hp. The cheapest i5 in the US is the eDrive40 model, punching out 335 hp and starting at $67,100. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is substantially pricier, starting at $74,900 for the EQE 350+ Sedan with just 288 hp.

The A6 Sportback e-tron range also includes the standard Quattro model. This model has the same battery pack, but features two electric motors, combining to pump out 456 hp. Prices start at $67,900 for the Premium, $71,800 for the Premium Plus, and $74,200 for the Prestige. The closest comparable i5 is the xDrive40, but it makes do with only 389 hp and starts at $70,100. Prices for the EQE 500 4Matic with its 402 hp start at $85,900.

Sitting at the top of the range is the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron. It delivers an impressive 543 hp and is available from $78,700 for the Premium, $82,200 for the Premium Plus, and $84,600 for the Prestige. All S6 versions come with sport adaptive air suspension and Prestige models include digital OLED taillights not found elsewhere in the range.

The base A6 Sportback e-tron has a quoted range of 392 miles (631 km) while the Quattro version with its added performance offers 377 miles (607 km) of range when fitted with the ultra package, which includes 19-inch wheels and all-season tires. The S6 Sportback e-tron has a quoted range of 324 miles (521 km). All models have an 800-volt system and support charging speeds of up to 270 kW, meaning the battery can be topped up from 10-80% in 21 minutes.