AutoElectric VehiclesAudi e-tron GT Quattro review: a real head-turner of an EVThis EV looks like it comes from the future and is a lot of fun to driveWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Future)T3 VerdictThe Audi e-tron GT is not your average EV. This sporty model offers true performance from an electric car, and while it might not be the fastest or most technologically advanced car on the market, it’s a lot of fun to drive.Reasons to buy+Stunning looks+Fun to drive+Well pricedReasons to avoid-Low range-Not much tech as standard-Interior feels a little basicWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
AutoElectric VehiclesAudi e-tron GT Quattro review: a real head-turner of an EVThis EV looks like it comes from the future and is a lot of fun to driveWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Future)T3 VerdictThe Audi e-tron GT is not your average EV. This sporty model offers true performance from an electric car, and while it might not be the fastest or most technologically advanced car on the market, it’s a lot of fun to drive.Reasons to buy+Stunning looks+Fun to drive+Well pricedReasons to avoid-Low range-Not much tech as standard-Interior feels a little basicWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
This EV looks like it comes from the future and is a lot of fun to drive
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(Image credit: Future)T3 VerdictThe Audi e-tron GT is not your average EV. This sporty model offers true performance from an electric car, and while it might not be the fastest or most technologically advanced car on the market, it’s a lot of fun to drive.Reasons to buy+Stunning looks+Fun to drive+Well pricedReasons to avoid-Low range-Not much tech as standard-Interior feels a little basic
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
T3 VerdictThe Audi e-tron GT is not your average EV. This sporty model offers true performance from an electric car, and while it might not be the fastest or most technologically advanced car on the market, it’s a lot of fun to drive.Reasons to buy+Stunning looks+Fun to drive+Well pricedReasons to avoid-Low range-Not much tech as standard-Interior feels a little basic
T3 VerdictThe Audi e-tron GT is not your average EV. This sporty model offers true performance from an electric car, and while it might not be the fastest or most technologically advanced car on the market, it’s a lot of fun to drive.
T3 Verdict
The Audi e-tron GT is not your average EV. This sporty model offers true performance from an electric car, and while it might not be the fastest or most technologically advanced car on the market, it’s a lot of fun to drive.
Reasons to buy+Stunning looks+Fun to drive+Well pricedReasons to avoid-Low range-Not much tech as standard-Interior feels a little basic
Reasons to buy+Stunning looks+Fun to drive+Well priced
Stunning looks
Fun to drive
Well priced
Reasons to avoid-Low range-Not much tech as standard-Interior feels a little basic
Low range
Not much tech as standard
Interior feels a little basic
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
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The Audi e-tron GT is a vision of the future. This car is thebest EVin Audi’s range; the flagship all-electric offering and one of the few non-SUV models on the market. First launched in 2021, this Gran Turismo model is here to prove that you can still have a sporty performance car with an electric motor.
Audi understands this. It’s cars like the TT and R8 that drivers dream of owning, and helps to promote its more sedate compacts, saloons and SUVs. So while Audi’s electric range includes three more practical SUV models, it’s the e-tron GT that is the pin-up.
So does the GT do enough to tempt people to buy it – or to buy one of its other e-tron models? I’ve been driving this car for a few months now, and with a range of long and shorter drives under my belt, I can confirm that it is a rather special EV. It’s also surprisingly well-priced.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Price and availability
The Audi e-tron GT Quattro starts from £87,800 / $99,900. There is also a sportier RS e-tron GT model, which gets a serious performance boost and that starts from £119,950 / $139,900. A lot of the tech features, like the parking assistance, head-up display and adaptive cruise control, don’t come as standard on the base model. If you want these on board you will look to pay at least £91,635 / $111,190.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Design
Size-wise the e-tron GT is probably closest to the Audi A7. It is actually built on the same platform as thePorsche Taycan, a car that definitely has the look and feel of a sports car despite being a full EV. This is a four-door sportback model, rather than an all-out sports car like the R8. So, it’s still very much a practical solution for drivers. The design itself though definitely takes cues from the R8.
There’s an adjustable rear spoiler on the back too, that is almost hidden when parked or at slower speeds. However, it will automatically raise to its first position at just under 56 mph and then raise again to the performance position at just over 105 mph – you can also adjust this manually.
Despite its sporty looks, the e-tron GT is still a big car. It is almost 5 metres long and weighs just over 2.3 tonnes (2347kg). The low height (1.41m) makes the car feel smaller, though you do notice it when parking or manoeuvring around busy streets – though rear-wheel steering is also available as an option for more nimble turning.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
The tech
Inside the e-tron GT, the cabin feels modern and spacious, with the driver’s controls and screens all directed towards them, in a cockpit-like set-up. There are still plenty of buttons and controls here, outside of the main screens, so regular Audi drivers will feel at home. However, the two displays do account for the majority of the information needed.
Behind the steering wheel, the so-called Audi Virtual Cockpit is a 12.3-inch TFT screen. This not only displays the regular driver information, such as speed and power but can also show navigation, music, charging and phone info, with the ability to cycle through the options and change between layouts from the buttons on the steering wheel.
The centre screen is a 10.1-inch touch display that is angled slightly towards the driver. This screen provides access to vehicle settings, infotainment and navigation. It also supports bothAndroid AutoandAppleCarPlay connections, allowing your phone to take over the display.
Climate controls are on a series of buttons under the central display, with further buttons for drive modes, seat warmers, traction control, parking camera, hazard lights and more. There’s also a separate entertainment wheel control that combines power, skip and volume controls.
The model I tested didn’t have a great deal in the way of advanced vehicle controls – there was no lane centring, adaptive cruise control or automatic parking – though all of those options are available for the Audi e-tron GT. It seems strange not to offer a lot of these features as standard, but in doing so, it manages to keep the entry price down for those who prefer manual control.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
The drive
Performance from the e-tron GT is what you would expect from a large and powerful GT model. It has up to 530 mechanical horsepower delivering acceleration from 0-62mph in just 4.1 seconds. Opt for the sportier RS version and you can get up to 646ps and a 3.3-second 0-62mph.
Yes, you can get faster EVs. Even theFord Mustang Mach-E GTversion will do 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds, and thePorsche TaycanTurbo S can do up to 2.8 seconds, but the e-tron still feels pretty fast when you put your foot to the floor. And thanks to the lower seating position here than in an SUV, you really get to appreciate that speed.
For such a large car it handles really well, feeling glued to the road even when pushed through corners. There’s a synthesised sound that accompanies the acceleration and can be heard both inside and outside of the car. While this is not designed to sound exactly like an engine, it does sound more mechanical than other EVs and provides just enough feedback inside the car when you’re driving.
It uses a generously sized 93kWh battery and uses 800V architecture, so it can charge at up to 270kW with a compatible fast charger. That means that you could charge from 5% to 80% in under 23 minutes at a full 270kW. I found that it could still do it in around 30 minutes with a relatively fast IONITY fast charger, topping out at around 140kW.
So while the total range isn’t huge, you can top up again quickly. The issue here is the power consumption and being a performance car, it’s quite a lot. Audi quotes 201-204 Wh / km, or around 3.05-3.1 mi/kWh. With a mix of city and motorway driving I found I get around 2.8 mi/kWh. If you set the car in Eco mode, it’s possible to get much better mileage, but that’s not really the point of a car like this.
While this might be a consideration for those who regularly drive long distances, for city use it’s more than enough. You just need to ensure that you have a charger at home or work (or both), otherwise those charging bills will mount up.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Verdict
Audi’s performance cars, like the R8 and TT are iconic designs that have proved hugely popular and elevate the brand. The e-tron GT is undoubtedly in the same class as these models and is one of the best-looking EVs on the market.
The e-tron GT really does turn heads wherever it goes. On the inside, however, it’s not as luxurious as you might expect. An abundance of gloss black plastic and not a lot of tech as standard. To get all the tech, you will need to spend a little more on the car, but even then the displays and functions aren’t range-beating.
This is a driver’s electric car though, and the driving experience is incredible. For the size of the car, it handles exceptionally well. The downside of course is that the consumption of that large battery is considerable, resulting in a relatively short range.
Also consider
Price and spec-wise, the base e-tron GT lines up with the Porsche Taycan 4S, but Porsche also offers the standard Taycan for nearly 10k less. This has a lesser 408ps (mechanical horsepower) and a slower 5.4-second 0-62 mph acceleration, but still offers a similar 2.6-3.17mi/kWh efficiency and roughly 260 miles of range.
The Taycan range also includes Sport and Cross Turismo versions, giving a choice of 14 models in total. The Porsche Taycan 4S Sport Turismo combines the extra luggage space that the Turismo rear gives you (much like a shooting brake) with a sportier spec. This has 530ps, a 4-second 0-62 mph acceleration and up to 274 miles of range. Starting at £91,700, it will cost you a bit more though.
For those that want a little more power, the Audi RS e-tron GT starts from £119,000 but offers a 3.3-second 0-62 mph acceleration and 646 mechanical horsepower. Not only does this model give that sportier performance but it comes with more toys as standard, including head-up display and parking assist. The adaptive cruise control, however, is still extra.
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