Audi e-tron GT Review 2023

The Audi e-tron GT is a luxurious electric saloon car that sits alongside the e-tron SUV in Audi's range, and competes with cars like the Tesla Model S. It will soon be joined by the smaller A6 e-tron, a car we have already seen in concept form. 

The standard car will be able to cover around 295 miles between charges, while there's also a hot RS e-tron GT model with a range of 280 miles.

The Audi e-tron GT goes on sale in 2021 with prices starting from £79,900. The Audi RS e-tron GT is priced from £106,000.

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Refreshingly, the e-tron GT’s interior doesn’t rely heavily on touch inputs for controlling the media and climate control systems. There’s a myriad of buttons on the dash, as well as a voice control function. The RS e-tron GT comes with a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system.

As such, the Audi e-tron GT can cover 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds, while top speed for the e-tron GT is limited to 152mph.

The faster Audi RS e-tron GT produces a combined 598PS under normal driving, with up to 646PS available via the boost function. Total torque is 830Nm. The Audi RS e-tron GT can cover 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds, while top speed is limited to 155mph.

This performance is helped by the e-tron GT’s impressive aerodynamics. Its long wheelbase, wide track, large wheels and low-lying silhouette contribute to a low drag coefficient of 0.24, which also boosts efficiency and therefore driving range.

All-wheel drive is standard, although the e-tron GT will prioritise power to the front motor when the driver selects ‘efficiency’ mode. In slippery conditions or during high-speed cornering, the electric motor for rear-wheel drive is activated five times quicker than with a mechanical quattro drivetrain.

The entry-level e-tron GT features double wishbone suspension with electronic adaptive damping. The e-tron GT Vorsprung and RS models build on this with adaptive air suspension, which is also optionally available for the e-tron GT. Its three-chamber system can lower the body from its standard setting by up to 22 millimetres and raise it by up to 20 millimetres.

Two charging cables are included as standard: one Type 2, Mode 3 for use at AC charging points including a home wallbox, and the compact e-tron charging system, consisting of a control unit and Type 2, Mode 2 cable with a domestic and industrial plug. The intelligent charging system “connect” will also be available as an option, and enables both charging control via the myAudi app and function updates

The e-tron GT can charge with up to 11kW AC as standard, meaning an empty battery can be replenished overnight. An optional onboard charger which increases charging capability to up to 22kW will be available shortly after launch. At a sufficiently powerful DC terminal, the e-tron GT can achieve a peak charging capacity of up to 270kW, allowing it to take on board enough charge for a journey of up to 62 miles in just over five minutes. Charging from 5 to 80 percent takes less than 23 minutes in ideal conditions.

In the NEDC cycle, the Audi e-tron GT quattro consumes 19.6–18.8 kWh of energy per 62 miles travelled on average. This results in an anticipated average range in excess of 295 miles. The Audi RS e-tron GT quattro consumes 20.2–19.3 kWh resulting in an anticipated range in excess of 280 miles.

The hot Audi RS e-tron GT starts at £110,950, while the RS e-tron GT Carbon Black costs £124,540. Topping the range, the Audi RS e-tron GT Carbon Vorsprung is priced at £133,340.