Used Audi e-tron GT for sale: everything you need to know

The Audi e-tron GT arrived in 2021 as the flagship of the maker’s electric range, but if you peel away the dramatic bodywork, underneath you’ll find more than a few similarities to the Porsche Taycan launched around the same time.

That’s no bad thing of course, for either brand, and the e-tron GT stands out for its low-slung form that’s even more dramatic than the Audi A7 Sportback. The e-tron GT was expensive new, starting at around £80,000, but used models are something of a bargain, with prices from around £50,000.

The Porsche Taycan is an obvious alternative, but others to consider include the Tesla Model S, BMW i5, Mercedes EQE, and Jaguar I-Pace, while Audi offers an SUV alternative in the form of the Q8 e-tron.

Should you buy an Audi e-tron GT?

You’ve probably been drawn to the Audi e-tron GT by its styling, and by its badge. There’s little doubt it’s one of the most appealing premium electric models on the roads, with a ground-hugging shape, strong performance, and the kudos of those four rings on the front.

It happens to be a pretty good car, too. You’d expect that, given its similarities to the Porsche Taycan, though the Audi’s take on a high-performance electric GT is slightly more relaxed, certainly more grand tourer than sports car. The ride is a little softer, and the steering slightly less direct and weighty than its Porsche equivalent.

Still, it really does feel like a sports car compared to the SUVs that tend to dominate the high-end EV class, and it’s fabulous on the motorway too, feeling planted and refined. The interior is a little more cosy than some big saloons, but still very comfortable, and well-built too.

All versions promise around 300 miles of range on paper, though this does drop in the real world. It’s one area the e-tron GT lags behind more recent equivalents, many of which can do a real-world 300 miles - but unless you’re doing regular long journeys, you may not mind.

As well as the Porsche Taycan, other big premium EVs to consider include the Mercedes EQE, BMW i5, and the Tesla Model S, the latter of which is less sporty than the Audi (and more recently, only available in left-hand drive), but does enjoy the benefits of Tesla’s Supercharger fast-charging network. Audi also offers the Q8 e-tron, if you’d prefer an electric SUV.

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What’s the best used Audi e-tron GT model to buy?

While we’d not steer you away from the rampant performance of the RS e-tron GT, the truth is that most people will be more than happy enough with the regular e-tron GT. It’s more affordable for a start, just as it was when new, but most people are unlikely to notice the half-second difference in the 0-62mph time next to the RS, and equipment levels are only marginally less generous than with the RS version too. You don’t lose much in terms of styling, either.

Used Audi e-tron GT range and performance

• Audi e-tron GT: The standard GT drivetrain uses a dual-motor setup making a combined 476PS, resulting in a 4.1-second 0-62mph time. 83.7kWh of usable battery capacity delivers a range of 300-305 miles, while 270kW fast charging is possible.
• Audi RS e-tron GT: In RS form power climbs to 598PS, bringing the 0-62mph time down to 3.6 seconds. With the same battery pack as the regular GT but more power drawing from it, range drops slightly to 293-299 miles.

What used Audi e-tron GT trim levels are available?

The standard e-tron GT range features two trim levels, with a further three for the performance-focused RS e-tron GT. Equipment levels are strong from the off, with the range-topping Vorsprung, as it does in most Audi model lines, featuring just about every piece of technology the company can offer.

• The Audi e-tron GT comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, active dampers, matrix LED headlights, a grey grille finish, electric heated and folding door mirrors, privacy glass, a power tailgate, panoramic glass roof, leather and artificial leather seats, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit, cruise control with a speed limiter, keyless go, parking sensors, a reversing camera, and an 11kW onboard charger.
• The Audi e-tron GT Vorsprung gets a different 20-inch wheel design, adaptive air suspension, matrix LED headlights with laser light, acoustic side window glazing, Nappa leather sports seats, heated front and rear seats, ventilated and massaging front seats, carbon inlays, a dark headliner, electric steering wheel adjustment, Bang & Olufsen premium audio, night vision, a head-up display, and adaptive cruise control with assisted driving functions.
• The Audi RS e-tron GT has 21-inch wheels, matrix LED headlights with laser lighting, adaptive air suspension, a head-up display, park assist, and a black styling package. Carbon Black and Vorsprung models offer slightly more equipment, the latter equivalent to the kit offered on regular Vorsprung models.

Used Audi e-tron GT dimensions and boot size

The Audi e-tron GT’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4989mm 
• Width: 1964mm (without mirrors), 2158mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1414mm

The Audi e-tron GT’s boot size is:

• 405 litres
• 81 litre frunk

Used Audi e-tron GT road tax

The e-tron GT might be a high-end electric grand tourer, but it costs no more to tax than an electric supermini - all EVs currently enjoy zero-rate VED until 2025.

How much is it to insure an Audi e-tron GT?

The downside of the e-tron GT being a high-end vehicle is insurance costs to match. All models are in the maximum group 50, so insurance is unlikely to be cheap - though equally, the e-tron GT shouldn’t cost much more than any of its rivals at this level, as all have high insurance group ratings.

Read our full Audi e-tron GT review