New Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype in the Faroe Islands
Discover the remote scenes used for test driving the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype. Learn about the scenic locations in the Faroe Islands used as a backdrop for this exclusive event. From epic roads to gorgeous nature sights, this is the story behind the remarkable test driving of the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype in the Faroe Islands.
The Faroe Islands are known for breathtaking landscapes and commitment to sustainability. Now the Faroe Islands can also claim to have been the nature stage for test driving an electrifying addition to sustainable transportation – the new Audi Q6 e-tron.
The wild and windswept Faroe Islands are known for their remoteness and outstanding nature. Located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, the island group is something else.
The test driving was organised as an international press drive in close cooperation with Guide to Faroe Islands providing on-location public policy, logistics and production support. As the full-service agency for Audi, Guide to Faroe Islands secured a smooth event through.
Unleashing Sustainable Electric Power in the Faroe Islands
Audi chose the Faroe Islands amongst others for its untouched nature and good infrastructure. Moreover, Audi can boast itself by being the first car manufacturer worldwide to test drive a new car in the archipelago. Never before has a global car brand used the island group’s road network for a test drive.
Experiencing the car for the first time in the Faroe Islands’ breathtaking landscapes was something else. This is also a hallmark of the Faroe Islands.
Here you can see wind farms, solar power, hydroelectric power and tidal energy provide up to 100% of the islands’ energy consumption on days where nature shows its forces. The small island nation has set a climate target to run 100% on renewable energy by 2030.
State-of-the-art Road Network
When test driving the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype in the unspoiled Faroe Islands, the international media guests took advantage of a road network rich in variety. The island group boasts quality roads on all major islands.
These isles are linked together with sub-sea tunnels including the planet’s only underwater tunnel featuring a roundabout under the seabed. This makes it effortless to go for a road trip and explore the outstanding nature along the route.
The second to none roads in the archipelago are made for an adventurous road trip. Pick up a rented car at the only airport in the Faroe Islands and 5 minutes later you are in the middle of the most undisturbed settings driving along the famed Lake Leitisvatn.
Drive another 10 minutes and you have left Vágar Island behind and Streymoy Island will greet you. This all happens smoothly and easy thanks to a subsea tunnel.
It takes only three quarters of an hour to get from Vágar Airport to the capital, Tórshavn. From there you can explore so many awe-inspiring sights on four wheels.
Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype Locations in the Faroe Islands
Full-electric vehicles look good on all islands in the Faroe Islands. Needless to say, Audi had a hard time picking out just a handful of locations to present the vehicle to international media guests.
In the end, Audi designed the driving route to make it fit the car’s distinctiveness and to have gorgeous vistas when on the road. The test drivers stopped at locations which look absolutely stunning with the car in the frame. These are the locations used in the Faroe Islands for presenting the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype:
It is easy and convenient to visit these attractions used for the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype test drive. Hit the road and drive seamlessly to the places where the manufacturer of the luxury vehicle had their car located for stunning photos and video.
Beside stopping at those four locations, the Audi car also drove along these attractions important for the overall experience for all test drivers. The cars did not stop here but passed these brilliant places.
The convoy of Audi cars also passed the fantastic Fossá Waterfall. You will literally cross this cascading water show when finding your way to the remote sandy hamlet Tjørnuvík.
Streymoy Island
Audi drove on Streymoy Island most of the time. The Audi team and all media stayed at Hotel Brandan in the capital Tórshavn. You are never more than one hour away from the most hidden villages when on this main island.
Beside the capital, the cars visited Kirkjubøur on the island’s west side and Tjørnuvík in the northernmost part of the island. The cars also made a short stop at the Faer Isles Distillery.
Eysturoy Island
The convoy of cars had one stop on Eysturoy Island. Next to the village Eiði lies a small parking lot.
Here all cars stopped for great views of the sea stacks Risin & Kellingin and the breathtaking nature surrounding the attraction. You can easily spend 30 minutes here soaking in the views. So did the test drivers.
100% renewable energy in the Faroe Islands by 2030
Test driving the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype in the Faroe Islands suits the nation’s dedication to reduce its carbon footprint. By embracing electric mobility and renewable energy production, thus reducing reliance on fossil fuels, the Faroe Islands are leading the way for other regions to follow suit towards a future of 100% green energy already in 2030.
For the locals, the Audi zero emission motoring launch in the archipelago was a reminder of the Faroe Islands’ commitment to preserving their unique environment for future generations. This shift to renewable energy is led by the local power company SEV.
Want to experience the island group used to test drive the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype? Check out flights to the Faroe Islands and take the next step.
What about a self-drive package following the roads used for test driving the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype in the Faroe Islands? That might be just the right thing to do to get the true feeling of the endless beauty of the wild islands.
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