The Audi e-tron GT quattro has held the position of the electric and sporty flagship in Audi’s lineup since its debut in 2021. This four-door Gran Turismo combines striking design with a powerful drive system and dynamic handling.
The latest versions have significantly enhanced range, performance, charging, and handling. With the introduction of the RS e-tron GT performance³, Audi unveils its first fully electric RS performance model. The new models in the Audi e-tron GT family are now available for order.
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“With the e-tron GT models, we are setting new standards in performance,” said Gernot Döllner, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG. “The increased charging power and electric all-wheel drive ensure improved long-distance capability and considerably more performance. The newly developed chassis offers an unprecedented range between driving comfort, ride comfort, and driving dynamics.”
The new variants of the e-tron GT series blend progressive design with innovative technology, each boasting a distinctive appearance. For instance, the new Audi S e-tron GT¹ epitomizes elegant sportiness with its homogeneous and expressive front end.
The black mask around the fully closed, inverted Singleframe reflects the specific design language of the e-tron models, while embossed structures lend the grille a precise three-dimensionality. An elegantly designed aerodynamic diffuser with vertical fins dominates the rear, adding visual depth and sportiness.
The Audi RS e-tron GT² now features a sportier, more radical front end with the RS-typical 3D honeycomb structure in the inverted Singleframe. The apron framing the black mask visually opens the RS e-tron downwards, making the vehicle appear lower and more grounded.
The rear end borrows elements from motorsports, with a streamlined diffuser and vertical, red reflector between the aero channels, enhancing the vehicle’s sporty look.
The RS e-tron GT performance³, Audi’s first fully electric RS performance model, stands out with unique design elements, including an optional matte, darkened carbon roof and carbon camouflage elements. These features are exclusive to the RS performance and include embossed bumper structures, door trim, parts of the diffuser, and side mirrors.
The new corporate identity (CI) enhances the exterior of the e-tron GT family. The four rings are now presented in a premium-quality, two-dimensional design positioned between the radiator grille and the front apron.
The color range includes nine exterior finishes, with exclusive options like Nimbus Gray for the RS e-tron GT² and RS e-tron GT performance³, and Bedford Green for the RS e-tron GT performance³. An optional Black Optics package offers dark Audi rings, air intakes, wing mirror housings, and diffuser elements, adding to the vehicle’s sporty appeal.
Audi has updated the wheel range, introducing new 20-inch multi-spoke wheels for the S e-tron GT¹ and RS models. The RS models also feature two new six-twin-spoke wheels, with the forged and milled 21-inch wheels reminiscent of the iconic “AVUS wheel” from 1991.
Interior Enhancements: Sporty Elements and Sustainable Materials
The new CI is reflected in the interior with redesigned seats, steering wheel, entry sills, and digital content. New wooden inlays in natural linear anthracite birch are available for the e-tron GT family, with matte carbon camouflage for the RS e-tron GT performance³. Applications in Vanadium, an anthracite-colored effect finish, are available as an option for the S e-tron GT¹ and standard in the RS models.
The new e-tron GT versions feature a steering wheel flattened at the top and bottom. The RS models have a steering wheel with two red control satellites and an optional 12 o’clock marking.
The seats now include a new funnel aperture design, more dynamic with an illuminated logo. The S e-tron GT¹ comes standard with sports seats plus with 14-way adjustment and contrasting orange stitching for the leather-free design package. The RS models offer an optional massage function for the seats, with an exclusive new design package featuring Serpentine Green stitching to complement the Bedford Green exterior and seats with optional 18-way adjustment.
The interior uses sustainable materials like Dinamica and Cascade. Dinamica, a microfiber material resembling suede, comprises almost half recycled polyester, some sourced from fabric scraps.
It is used in the seats, steering wheel, hood above the virtual cockpit, door mirrors, center console, and greenhouse. Cascade, made with 15 percent selvage and 35 percent recycled polyester, is used in the seats and door mirrors. The carpeting and floor mats are made of Econyl, consisting of 100 percent recycled nylon fibers from production waste, fabric scraps, or old fishing nets.
Upgraded Audi Virtual Cockpit and Smart Panoramic Roof
The GT family offers digital and connected features, including numerous Audi Connect services, on-demand functions, and an app store. The Audi virtual cockpit provides new information on battery temperature and shows the maximum possible charging power in real-time. The RS e-tron GT² features RS-specific displays, while the RS e-tron GT performance³ includes a white power display and speedometer as a tribute to the 1994 Audi RS 2 Avant.
An optional advanced panoramic glass roof with polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology minimizes direct sunlight and turns opaque at the touch of a button. This technology allows the glass roof to change from transparent to opaque, providing a “digital curtain” effect controlled via the MMI display.
Enhanced Performance: Electric All-Wheel Drive and Improved Efficiency
The new e-tron GT models feature permanent-magnet synchronous motors (PSM) on the front axle, with each motor outputting 176 kW (239 PS). The RS e-tron GT performance³ includes modified power electronics on the front axle for higher discharge currents.
The rear axle also features a newly developed PSM with an output of 415 kW (564 PS) each. The S e-tron GT¹ achieves a maximum total output of 500 kW (679 PS), the RS e-tron GT² reaches 630 kW (856 PS), and the RS e-tron GT performance³ delivers 680 kW (925 PS), making it the most powerful production car Audi has ever built.
The S e-tron GT¹ accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, the RS e-tron GT² in 2.8 seconds, and the RS e-tron GT performance³ in only 2.5 seconds. The S e-tron GT¹ reaches a top speed of 245 km/h, while the RS models reach 250 km/h.
The new models feature an enlarged brake system with standard steel discs and black calipers, available in red as an option. The RS models include tungsten carbide-coated brake discs, with optional carbon-fiber ceramic discs for the entire e-tron GT family.
Despite the increased power, Audi has reduced the weight of the rear axle motor by around ten kilograms through component redesigns and cooling system optimizations. The driveshaft and all-wheel drive distribution electronics have been strengthened and optimized for all Audi drive select modes.
The RS e-tron GT² and RS e-tron GT performance³ include a new boost function that provides a 70 kW power increase for ten seconds, activated via the left control satellite on the steering wheel.
Lighter Battery with Higher Energy Density and Improved Range
Audi has reduced the weight of the high-voltage (HV) battery while increasing its energy density. The HV battery has a gross storage capacity of 105 kWh (net: 97 kWh) and weighs 625 kilograms.
Optimizations in the cooling system and cell chemistry have resulted in a twelve percent increase in capacity. The recuperation system has also been improved, increasing the energy available from 290 to 400 kW.
The maximum charging power has been increased to 320 kW, allowing the battery to charge from 10 to 80 percent in only 18 minutes at a high-power charging (HPC) station. In just 10 minutes, the battery can recharge to a range of up to 280 kilometers. The vehicle automatically authorizes and activates compatible charging stations when the charging cable is plugged in, thanks to Plug&Charge technology.
The Audi virtual cockpit plus provides comprehensive information about the HV battery’s operating state, including battery temperature, a quick-charging forecast, and the preconditioning status.
The thermal management system keeps the battery and drive system components at their ideal temperatures, with a standard heat pump increasing range efficiency, especially in winter.
Active Suspension and Audi Drive Select
The standard suspension is a newly developed air suspension with 2-chamber/2-valve technology, offering significant advantages in driving dynamics without compromising comfort. The optional active suspension system provides an unprecedented balance between comfort and driving dynamics.
Audi drive select allows the driver to control the vehicle’s character with three profiles: efficiency, comfort, and dynamic. The S e-tron GT¹ also includes an individual mode, while the RS models offer two RS-specific modes: RS1 and RS2. The RS e-tron GT performance³ includes a performance mode for optimal setup on challenging circuits.
The active suspension ensures near-perfect road grip and a highly precise steering response, improving driver control during dynamic driving. It also neutralizes vibrations and compensates for pitching and rolling during smooth driving.
Audi offers all-wheel steering combined with a more direct front-axle steering ratio, reducing steering effort at lower speeds and improving stability at higher speeds. The system reduces the car’s turning radius by about 0.6 meters when maneuvering.
Available to Order Now, Starting at 126,000 Euros
The new models of the Audi e-tron GT family are available to order now. Prices start at 126,000 euros for the S e-tron GT¹, 147,500 euros for the RS e-tron GT², and 160,500 euros for the RS e-tron GT performance³.
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