Audi’s all-new E-Tron GT isn’t some half-hearted attempt at making an electric vehicle solely to meet emissions regulations. Instead, it is an EV that could prove to be a viable alternative to combustion-powered sports sedans, and recently, Doug DeMuro had the opportunity to test it out.
The YouTuber had the opportunity to review the flagship RS variant which, like the entry-level model, is based on the same J1 platform as the Porsche Taycan. The RS E-Tron GT rocks a pair of electric motors and produces a combined 590 hp and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque, and 637 hp and 612 lb-ft on overboost. It also features an 86 kWh battery pack.
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Those looking for something a little more affordable than the $139,900 RS E-Tron GT can opt for the standard model, delivering 469 hp and 464 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque or 522 hp and 472 lb-ft (640 Nm) on Overboost.
DeMuro is full of praise for the car’s driving dynamics. He tested the car on Mulholland Highway in the U.S. and while he does slightly prefer the steering precision of the Taycan, the car is very confidence-inspiring. It handles curves with ease and also has a very compliant ride, making it feel like a proper luxury car yet giving the performance you’d ordinarily only expect from a proper sports car.
The E-Tron GT uses the same 800V electrical architecture as the Porsche Taycan and can use 270 kW DC fast-chargers, meaning the battery can be topped up from 5 per cent to 80 per cent in just 22.5 minutes.