The all-electric Audi E-Tron GT is quicker, extra highly effective, can drive additional, and may cost quicker than ever, because of the lengthy listing of enhancements introduced by its first facelift. The German automaker now presents three variations of its glossy battery-powered grand tourer: S E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT and a newly-added RS E-Tron GT Efficiency.
Anticipated to reach in the US later this yr as a 2025 mannequin, the range-topping Audi RS E-Tron GT Efficiency boasts a relatively wholesome most energy output of 912 horsepower courtesy of two electrical motors, sufficient to propel the EV from standstill to 62 miles per hour in simply two and a half seconds.
Complete mid-cycle refresh
Similar to its Porsche-branded Taycan cousin, the all-electric Audi E-Tron GT received a complete replace three years after its introduction. The refresh brings a much bigger battery, quicker charging speeds and extra energy, all whereas preserving the identical platform as earlier than.
In the meantime, the mid-tier RS E-Tron GT will get a nonetheless spectacular energy output of 845 hp for a 2.8-second dash to 62 mph, whereas the entry-level E-Tron GT is sweet for 671 hp and wishes 3.4 seconds to succeed in 62. Beforehand, probably the most highly effective mannequin–the 2024 RS E-Tron GT–was rated at 637 hp with enhance engaged and will attain 60 mph in 3.1 seconds.
As with its additionally lately up to date Porsche cousin, the Taycan, the refreshed Audi E-Tron GT will get a much bigger battery and quicker charging speeds.
These tweaks allow the curvy cruiser to drive additional and cease for much less time to recharge. The usable capability of the lithium-ion battery went up from 84 kilowatt-hours to 97 kilowatt-hours, resulting in a most WLTP-rated vary of 378 miles for the S E-Tron GT trim.
Thoughts you, the EPA numbers for the refresh aren’t but out there, however we all know that the outgoing mannequin has a score of 249 miles on a full cost.
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The utmost charging velocity was elevated from 270 kW to 320 kW, permitting the German EV to realize 174 miles of vary in simply 10 minutes from a suitable DC quick charger. Audi additionally managed to slash the burden of the battery pack and the rear electrical motor by 20 kilos and 22 kilos, respectively. The utmost brake regen energy has additionally elevated from 290 to 400 kW.
The facelifted zero-emissions five-door fastback has a newly developed two-chamber, twin-valve air suspension setup that takes seconds to decrease the automobile’s experience peak by 2.1 to three inches to maximise consolation over bumps, even on the entry-level S model. On the similar time, the range-topping RS E-Tron GT efficiency (which is sort of a mouthful) will get a devoted efficiency mode on prime.
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The adjustments inside are minimal in comparison with the outgoing mannequin. Audi stated the seats, steering wheel, entry sills, and digital content material have been redesigned. The bottom S E-Tron GT comes with sports activities seats plus 14-way adjustment as normal, whereas RS fashions could be optionally specced with massaging seats and 18-way adjustment.
The digital instrument cluster of the range-topping RS E-Tron GT Efficiency comes with a white energy show and speedometer that pay homage to the 1992 Audi RS2 Avant, which had its analog dials wearing white. There’s additionally a polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) panoramic roof out there as an non-compulsory further that may be dimmed on the push of a button.
Pricing within the U.S. isn’t out there but, however anticipate to pay nicely over $130,000 for the entry-level Audi S E-Tron GT when it arrives stateside. In Germany, the automobile begins at €126,000 ($135,200), whereas the mid-tier RS E-Tron GT goes for €147,500 ($158,200). The highest-trim RS E-Tron GT Efficiency begins at €160,500 ($172,200).
