Just got some seat time in the new 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron, and let me say right up front, this thing is fast. Like really fast. Hit the accelerator and it launches with that classic EV instant torque. Zero to sixty in the low fours, no lag, just clean power delivery. But here is the thing. After a few pulls and some time behind the wheel, I kept thinking… is that it?

The SQ6 E-Tron is clearly built to impress on paper. The numbers are there. The tech is modern and polished. The interior is clean and upscale, with all the digital displays you would expect in a luxury EV. It rides well and handles tight enough for a crossover its size. But there is something missing — it just does not feel alive.

There is no engine noise, no gear shifts, no real feedback through the wheel. It is almost too smooth. I know that is the EV experience, and maybe that is what people want now, but as someone who loves driving, I felt a bit disconnected.

Don’t get me wrong, this is a solid car. For someone who wants quiet power and premium comfort, the SQ6 E-Tron delivers. But if you are coming from something like an SQ5 or even an S4, you might notice the difference in feel right away.

So now I am wondering, is this just the direction performance is going? Instant power but less personality?

What do you guys think?

• Have you driven any EV that actually gave you driving thrill, not just straight line speed?
• Would you pick the SQ6 E-Tron over a gas powered Audi with more feel but less tech?

Curious to hear what other drivers think, especially those who have made the switch to electric or are thinking about it.

Drop your take below. Let’s hear from real drivers, not just spec sheets.