Audi Activesphere

Concept hints at upcoming Q6 e-tron, with 436bhp and up to 372 miles of range On sale Late 2025 Price from £65,000 (est)

- Ayisha Gharu 

AS EVOLUTION SHOWS us, the animals that best adapt to their surroundings are the ones that survive and thrive. Likewise, in the world of electric cars, new species need an in-built advantage if they want to forge ahead. The approach taken by the Audi Activesphere concept is to be two cars at once.

You see, it may look like a luxurious coupé SUV at first glance, with its angular lines, Rolls-Royce-style rear-hinged doors and huge, 22 in wheels, but the Activesphere has a trick up its sleeve: at the touch of a button, it can become a pick-up truck.

Its rear screen slides forward to reveal a large cargo bed that can transport bulky items, with brackets to secure a couple of e-bikes. Or, with the glass slid back, you get a covered boot for your family's holiday luggage. What's more, winter sports fans can use the rack that's integrated into the roof's structure to transport skis.

Power comes from two electric motors one on the front axle and the other on the rear, giving the Activesphere four-wheel drive.

In total, there's 436bhp and 531 lb ft of torque - more than you get in today's Q8 e-tron.