- The up to date Audi E-Tron GT is now out there for order within the U.S. the place it is nearly $20,000 dearer than earlier than.
- The RS E-Tron GT has a mixed output of 912 horsepower and its 2.6-second dash time to sixty makes it the quickest Audi ever.
- The bottom S E-Tron GT makes extra energy than the outgoing RS mannequin.
Audi has infused its sportiest EV, the E-Tron GT sedan, with related upgrades to its sister mannequin, the revised 2025 Porsche Taycan, making it probably the most highly effective Audi ever. The ability increase is so important that the bottom mannequin 2025 E-Tron GT now will get extra energy in base trim than the outgoing range-topping RS E-Tron GT. All energy variants even have a bigger battery pack that reinforces vary.
The E-Tron GT lineup within the U.S. is now comprised of the entry-level S mannequin, which prices $125,500 or $19,000 than earlier than plus a further $1,295 vacation spot price. It has much more energy, although: 637 horsepower versus 523 hp, and its acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph drops by 0.6 seconds to three.3 seconds.
The highest RS E-Tron GT is simply out there because the 912 hp Efficiency mannequin within the U.S., with a dash time of solely 2.4 seconds. This makes probably the most highly effective and quickest-accelerating manufacturing Audi ever. Pricing begins at $167,000, or nearly $20,000 greater than the outdated RS, however the almost 300 hp energy increase and plenty of different upgrades do justify it to a level.
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Complete battery capability for each variants has gone up from the earlier 93.4 kilowatt-hours to 105 kWh (97 kWh usable), rising the EPA vary to 300 miles for each when geared up with the usual 20-inch wheels. That’s up significantly from earlier than when these vehicles have been rated at not more than 249 miles.
Most of those upgrades mirror what Porsche did with the refreshed Taycan, together with the lightened rear motor, whose weight has been reduce by 22 kilos. Audi additionally upgraded the entrance motor to permit it to discharge 600 amps as a substitute of the 300 it mustered earlier than, bringing it in keeping with the rear motor.
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The RS variant will get a lift button that briefly provides 94 extra horsepower switching to the identical motor map as throughout launch management. This lasts 10 seconds, and also you see a countdown on the driving force’s show each time you push the button.
Charging can be faster because of a 50 kW energy improve, bringing the automotive’s peak charging energy to 320 kW because of its 800-volt platform. This makes the ten to 80% quick cost occur in 18 minutes “beneath supreme circumstances,” in keeping with Audi.
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So whereas each the E-Tron GT and the Porsche Taycan have the identical primary platform, the latter is extra participating and enjoyable to drive. Audi says it has made the 2025 E-Tron GT higher to drive, tweaking its steering to really feel extra direct. There’s additionally a brand new air suspension setup, which is claimed to enhance consolation with out sacrificing sportiness. Putting in the brand new suspension apparently required a particular qualification for the manufacturing unit employees who assemble the automotive.
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