Range Rover Velar vs Audi Q6 E-Tron
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Range Rover Velar

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2024 price

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Audi Q6 E-Tron

$79,950 - $139,990

2025 price

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLA35

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Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLC300

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Summary

2024 Range Rover Velar

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Bi Turbo 4, 2.0L

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

2.2L/100km (combined)

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Energy consumption

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18.5 kWh/100km

Electric range

69 km

598 km

Battery capacity

19.20 kWh

94.90 kWh

Seating

Likes

External looks shout prestige
Comfortable and practical cabin
Pleasant on-road manners

Gorgeous design inside and out
Powerful and dynamic on-road handling
Quick charging and long drive range

Dislikes

Not as well-specified as it should be
Optional styling can make the cabin look cheap and nasty
PHEV element will only work for those who regularly charge

Not super fun for an S badge
A couple of tech gremlins
Significant price jump from other grades

2024 Range Rover Velar Summary

The new Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic HSE, or P400e for short, is the first Velar offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. In theory, this should make it a solid contender for those wanting a luxury SUV that produces a smaller and greener footprint.

It’s not as big as its Range Rover siblings, so if you’re after a sleeker Rangie that can do some 'mild' adventuring on the weekends while still looking flash during the week, this may be the one you’re looking for.

It faces competition from the BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and… at a stretch, the Porsche Cayenne. I’ve spent a week with the mid-level P400e Velar to see how it stacks up for everyday use.

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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron Summary

Sharing the same Volkswagen Group PPE platform as its main rival, the Porsche Macan 4S, the newly launched Audi SQ6 e-tron has promised both efficiency and performance.

Is it a combination that can be achieved in real life? My family of three have been testing it out this week to find out for you.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Range Rover Velar 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron

Verdict

The Range Rover Velar P400e looks damn sexy and is large enough to house your family comfortably while still being easy to manoeuvre around town.

But I’m not a fan of these luxury brands forcing you to pay extra for what should be standard features when you’re at this grade level and price point. This is a model I’d pay close attention to in terms of the optional trims required to maintain a high-end feel.

But the powertrain works quite well here and it has pleasant on-road manners.

Verdict

When it comes to a performance electric SUV, the Audi SQ6 e-tron is a fine example and showcases a masterclass in design. It drives and handles beautifully, even if it’s not as fun as I expected.

The technology looks amazing and I'm sure the little bumps we experienced will be ironed out with a software update.

The SQ6 will suit a smaller family best but the decent driving range and fast charging capabilities means regional families might like it too.

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Range Rover Velar vs Audi Q6 E-Tron
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