- The 2025 Audi E-Tron GT replaces the R8 supercar because the automaker’s halo mannequin
- A brand new RS Audi E-Tron GT Efficiency variant joins the lineup with 912 hp
- The Audi E-Tron GT receives the Porsche Taycan’s upgraded 105-kwh battery
With the Audi R8 not in manufacturing, the efficiency mantle at Audi Sport now lies with the 2025 E-Tron GT. Accordingly, Audi has given the electrical sedan a significant efficiency enhance for its mid-cycle refresh, which was revealed late on Monday.
Quite than mess with the already good-looking traces of the E-Tron GT, Audi targeted on bettering the automobile’s vary, charging, dealing with, and out there energy—much like what Porsche did with its updates to the E-Tron GT’s Taycan sibling.
2025 Audi S E-Tron GT
The bottom E-Tron GT has been dropped and as an alternative the entry level is a brand new 670-hp S E-Tron GT grade. That is adopted by the prevailing RS E-Tron GT grade, which in up to date kind delivers 845 hp, up from 637 hp, after which a brand new RS E-Tron GT Efficiency flagship with 912 hp, making it probably the most highly effective manufacturing Audi but.
All grades embrace a lift operate that delivers 94 hp for 10-second stints. All of them additionally characteristic dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains. The height efficiency is delivered within the RS E-Tron GT Efficiency and consists of 0-62 mph acceleration in 2.5 seconds and a high velocity capped at 155 mph.
2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT
The battery is similar 105-kwh unit fitted to the up to date Taycan. It sits decrease and likewise weighs barely lower than the 93-kwh unit it replaces, regardless of the larger capability. The load of the battery alone is roughly 1,378 kilos. Charging speeds are additionally sooner because of the utmost charging price rising to 320 kw, up from the present 270 kw. The power out there by way of brake regeneration has additionally elevated from 290 to 400 kw.
The utmost vary estimate for the WLTP check cycle used abroad is 378 miles, although this could lie nearer to 300 miles when utilizing the stricter EPA cycle. The E-Tron GT’s present EPA vary estimate tops out at 249 miles.
Some key modifications have additionally been made to the chassis. These embrace a extra highly effective brake system with normal 10-piston entrance calipers throughout the vary. Metal rotors are used for the S E-Tron GT and a tungsten carbide-coated rotor design is used for the RS duo (out there on the S). Carbon-ceramic rotors are additionally out there throughout the vary.
Audi mentioned it additionally strengthened the driveshafts and recalibrated the electronics chargeable for the all-wheel-drive system’s torque distribution. The suspension has additionally been up to date. This consists of new dual-valve dampers that had been additionally added to the up to date Taycan. The dampers permit for adjustment of each rebound and compression, leading to a wider efficiency bandwidth in terms of consolation and dealing with management. Consumers also can go for an energetic suspension system that comes with configurable modes plus a pre-programmed mode particularly designed for observe driving. Rear-wheel steering can be out there to assist with the dealing with.
2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT
On the outside of the up to date E-Tron GT, probably the most notable change is the brand new entrance fascia designs. There are distinct designs for the S and RS duo, with the RS vehicles getting a entrance fascia that makes them look even wider and extra planted. Audi additionally presents new colours to select from and, relying on the grade, some carbon accents, together with for the roof. A panoramic glass roof can be out there.
2025 Audi S E-Tron GT
Inside, the E-Tron GT will get new designs for the seats, steering wheel, and door sills, and the digital gauge cluster gives new info on the battery equivalent to temperature, the utmost doable charging price in actual time, a completion forecast, and the preconditioning standing.
Availability and pricing info for the up to date E-Tron G within the U.S. hasn’t been introduced, however the up to date E-Tron GT is anticipated to start out gross sales later this yr as a 2025 mannequin. In different markets the order books are already open.