The taillights can warn other motorists of obstacles in the road ahead.

Audi's upcoming Q6 e-tron electric SUV will arrive with a high-end lighting system, which introduces two world-firsts to be used on a production vehicle.

The lighting system, particularly the setup involving the taillights, marks the arrival of Audi's second-generation digital OLED rear lights and promises to take road safety to a new level. The Proximity indication feature now includes a communication light in the Q6 e-tron. It can warn other motorists of an impending obstacle on the roadway, such as a crash or traffic suddenly coming to a halt.

Audi's communication light can relay this information thanks to data it has collected from the swarm. This light is activated with warning symbols from the various safety features, such as the rear-end collision alert signal, emergency assist, and even the hazard warning lights, among other things.

Furthermore, the communication light can also inform cars or cyclists that an occupant is exiting the Q6 e-tron. Previously, the exit-warning function was limited to occupants, alerting them of a potential incident if the doors were to be opened.

Now the light graphic can warn cyclists or vehicles approaching from the rear, increasing safety for all road users. The communication light also displays a unique light signature when the car is in automated parking mode. This will inform other motorists that it is safe to pass the vehicle while it completes the self-park process. The Q6 e-tron's lighting system can communicate with external elements thanks to its car-to-X communication feature.

But that's not all there is to enjoy about these cutting-edge lights. The lights are beautiful, with Audi noting the number of segments per individual OLED panel has increased from six to 60. There are 360 segments in the rear lights of the Q6 e-tron.

With no need for additional reflectors or light guides, the designers were able to create the illusion of three-dimensional lights on a two-dimensional surface. 3D glass has also been used to separate the rear lighting signature from the other lighting functions.

If you're not keen on the standard lighting signature, there are up to eight designs. This takes customization to a whole new level, with owners being able to select a new signature via the myAudi app or through the MMI system. Additionally, there are six additional signatures with unique coming home/leaving home designs. These will be made available through optional packages.

Customers can even demonstrate the various features using the myAudi app, giving them a preview of what other road users see. Audi will also sell on-demand features such as high-beam assist and the Matrix package.

Audi hasn't forgotten about the front of the Q6 e-tron, either. The front lights benefit from redesigned digital daytime running lights and light modules, which, says Audi, creates "greater design clarity." There are 70 individual LEDs, all of which have been designed as transparent 3D objects. Unusually - for an Audi, at least - the Q6 boasts a split headlight design, which suggests future Audis may adopt this look too.

Based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, co-developed by Audi and Porsche, this platform will exclusively underpin EVs. Thanks to its scalable nature, it can accommodate various battery sizes and be utilized on SUVs and other models, including Sportback and Avant body styles. We already know an RS6 e-tron is coming, so expect this electric performer to use the PPE platform.

Similar in size to the gas-powered Q5, the Q6 e-tron will battle the Mercedes EQE, Tesla Model Y, and several other high-end luxury EVs when it arrives.

TrendForce 2023 Global Automotive LED Product Trend and Regional Market Analysis
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