The article was originally produced on March 3, 2021, some facts and prices may have changed since then.
Audi RS e-tron GT
Now I finally got to experience Audi's electric missile RS e-tron GT and what it has to offer.
There's been a lot of talk and we've seen tons of pictures of the masked version of Audi's performance electric car. So much so that they even ran a TV commercial with the masked version. Now the RS e-tron GT is ready for production!
feels harder and sportier
Basically, it is the same car as the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which you can read about here. The Porsche, which impresses with its 761 horses, feels harder and sportier, but I expect nothing else. The Audi has a smoother performance and appears more comfortable. But with that said, the Audi offers a performance that few will ever take full advantage of.
The electric motor in the RS e-tron GT delivers more horsepower than any other production car from Audi. Even more than the latest RS6 which has 600 horses. In boost mode, you get a total of 646 horses in the RS e-tron GT. To the uninitiated, this is one hell of a lot of horses that generate a force that can be difficult to handle. For myself, it's a different matter because I long ago lost count of the number of cars with over 500 horses I drove. Although stamping the plate in the carpet of a Koenigsegg is one thing, the Audi e-tron offers a completely different experience. An electric car does not need to build up any compression before the power reaches the tires and the car shoots off like a missile as soon as you touch the gas pedal!
plastic bottles and fishing nets
The Audi RS e-tron GT has plenty of room for four people and, if necessary, you can easily seat three in the back. Thanks to a design with depressions in the battery that run along the floor, you get plenty of room for your feet even in the back seat. Fittingly, this location and structure is called the foot garage. You can choose between two different seats for the car, a more relaxed comfort seat and a harder sports seat with an RS emblem on the neck. Of course, I prefer the sportier version that makes me sit like I'm in a vise.
The electric motor in the RS e-tron GT delivers more horsepower than any other production car from Audi. Even more than the latest RS6 which has 600 horses. In boost mode, you get a total of 646 horses in the RS e-tron GT. To the uninitiated, this is one hell of a lot of horses that generate a force that can be difficult to handle. For myself, it's a different matter because I long ago lost count of the number of cars with over 500 horses I drove. Although stamping the plate in the carpet of a Koenigsegg is one thing, the Audi e-tron offers a completely different experience. An electric car does not need to build up any compression before the power reaches the tires and the car shoots off like a missile as soon as you touch the gas pedal!
plastic bottles and fishing nets
The Audi RS e-tron GT has plenty of room for four people and, if necessary, you can easily seat three in the back. Thanks to a design with depressions in the battery that run along the floor, you get plenty of room for your feet even in the back seat. Fittingly, this location and structure is called the foot garage. You can choose between two different seats for the car, a more relaxed comfort seat and a harder sports seat with an RS emblem on the neck. Of course, I prefer the sportier version that makes me sit like I'm in a vise.
Among the interior selection in the RS e-tron GT are both animal materials and materials recycled from, among other things, plastic bottles and fishing nets. I actually prefer the latter which is somewhat surprisingly similar to alcantara, which is the material I personally think fits best in a sporty car. Together with carbon fiber panels and an e-tron logo that glows in red, the experience in the passenger compartment is complete.
Do you drive fast on the highway
The amount of technology in the RS e-tron GT is overwhelming and far too much to list here. Among other things, four-wheel steering is available as an option. Of course, it works intelligently and adapts to your speed. If you drive fast on the motorway, the system will work for a more stable journey. If you instead drive slowly, it generates a smaller turning radius, which is incredibly convenient when driving in town or when parking.
Another technical innovation, and something that has proven necessary on electric cars, is the new carbide brakes Audi designed. They have 30% better durability and are ten times harder than normal steel brakes. This in turn means that there is up to 90% less brake dust. The problem that has arisen with the brakes on electric cars is due to the fact that the engine brake is so powerful that you generally do not need to use the brake at all. This results in deposits, and in the worst case, rust, on the brake discs. This, in turn, can mean that the brakes are less effective when you do need to use them. On a day like this when it's wet and cold outside, it's not the brakes that are the problem, but the tires. Every time I brake hard, the car's ABS activates because the brakes are pinching so hard that the tires are losing grip.
be able to convey to you.
Of course, there are many journalists who want to test drive cars like the Audi RS e-tron GT, but places are few when it comes to cars like this. Although I am fortunate to have a place on this exclusive test drive, the time is not enough for what I want to get out and then be able to convey to you. Thanks to the time I spent with the Taycan Turbo S, I was better able to take a big step straight into active driving. The cars are so similar in their behavior that right from the start I felt comfortable pushing the RS e-tron GT a little extra.
How far you can get on a charge and that you can glide smoothly and silently in an electric car are things I already know and there is not enough time to immerse myself in it right now. That's why with these words I now conclude, but I promise to get back to you with a more in-depth report once I get to spend more time behind the wheel of Audi's new electric missile.
Audi RS e-tron GT
| Basic price from | SEK 1,573,000 |
| Engine | Electric, 646 hp. Torque 830 Nm |
| Battery | Lithium ion, 93.4 kWh, 800 volts. Max charging power 250 kW |
| Transmission | 2 electric motors, four-wheel drive. 1-speed reduction box at the front, 2-speed reduction box at the back |
| Acceleration | 0-100 in 3.6 seconds |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Consumption acc. WLTP | 2.06 – 2.25 kWh/mile |
| Weight | 2,347 kg |
| Guarantees | New car 2 years, carriage damage 3 years, rust protection 12 years. Tax: SEK 360 per year |
| Web | www.audi.se |
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