WHAT sits between Q4 and Q8? Correct. Q6. Audi-speak for a mid-size, all-electric SUV that slots in perfectly, in size and price, between the Q4 crossover and big-daddy Q8.

5 With an official range of up to 398 miles, rapid charging, huge boot and frunk and a silky air-cushioned ride, Q6 leaves its closest rivals needing to regroup and recharge Credit: Dean Smith 5 On the outside, the subtly handsome Q6 e-tron defines itself with fancy new split-level lights which are also customisable — and large black e-tron-stamped lower door panels Credit: Dean Smith 5 Inside, there's a functional light bar on the top of the dash, which gives you visuals including state of charge, indicator directions and warnings Now this car needed to be special. Partly because it is built on a new state-of-the-art premium electric-only platform shared with Porsche. Partly because it is the first electric car to be made in Ingolstadt, Audi’s historic home.

So well done, Audi. READ MORE ON ELECTRIC CARS LECCY THUMP Brit drivers put brakes on EVs with sales lagging behind rest of car market SILENT AND DEADLY You are more likely to be run over by EVs than petrol cars, study warns In many ways, it is. With an official range of up to 398 miles, rapid charging, huge boot and frunk (front trunk) and a silky air-cushioned ride, Q6 leaves its closest rivals needing to regroup and recharge.

We are talking rivals including the Mercedes EQE SUV, BMW iX and the box-fresh Polestar 3. But range is one thing. Effic.