Audi e-tron GT RS

Overview

The 2025 Audi e-tron GT RS is a jaw-dropping, high-performance electric grand tourer that’s ready to give the Porsche Taycan a serious run for its money. This flagship RS trim is the absolute business, packing face-melting acceleration and cutting-edge tech into a stunning four-door coupé silhouette. It’s Audi’s electric halo car, dialled up to eleven for pure driving thrills. Expect to shell out around €147,500 for this German powerhouse, which sits at the pinnacle of Audi's EV lineup, promising an electrifying blend of luxury and blistering speed.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the e-tron GT RS gets a proper stonking update! We're talking a bigger 97 kWh (usable) battery for more go, and charging speeds cranked up to a mega 320 kW. Power gets a massive bump to 630 kW, meaning it’s even quicker off the line. Audi has also fettled with the suspension, offering a new standard adaptive air setup and an optional fully active system for an even wider breadth of comfort and agility. It's a comprehensive refresh making the RS more potent and usable than ever.

Design & Exterior

Phwoar, just look at it! The e-tron GT RS is a stunner, with its wide, low-slung stance and muscular haunches. It’s a true head-turner, measuring 5000 mm long, 1960 mm wide, and a sleek 1400 mm tall. The RS gets specific aggressive styling cues, including more pronounced diffusers and unique alloy wheel designs, often with carbon fibre bits available to amp up the visual drama. Matrix LED headlights with laser light options carve through the night, ensuring this electric GT always makes a grand entrance. It's automotive art that also happens to be incredibly quick.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the RS is pure Audi class mixed with proper sports car attitude. You get a driver-focused cockpit, swathed in high-quality materials like Dinamica and optional Nappa leather, creating a luxurious yet purposeful vibe. It’s a strict four-seater, offering snug but comfortable accommodation. For your luggage, there’s a 350-litre boot and a handy 85-litre frunk up front; the rear seats also fold to expand cargo space significantly. Tech-wise, Audi’s MMI touch response system with its crisp displays and the brilliant Virtual Cockpit are standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Performance & Driving Experience

Hold on tight! The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive e-tron GT RS unleashes a colossal 630 kW and 895 Nm of torque from its Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (front and rear). This translates to a blistering 0-100 km/h sprint in just 2.8 seconds – that's supercar territory! The 800V architecture ensures consistent power delivery up to its 250 km/h top speed. Expect razor-sharp handling thanks to its sophisticated suspension and optional rear-wheel steering, yet it remains a comfortable GT for devouring motorway miles. Braking is mighty, with effective multi-stage regenerative braking to claw back energy.

Range, Battery & Charging

The RS packs a potent 97 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 491 km – pretty decent for this level of poke! Efficiency is rated at 5.06 km/kWh. Juice it up at home with the standard 11 kW AC on-board charger (a 22 kW version is optional), meaning an overnight top-up is easy. Out and about, its 800V system allows for a blistering 320 kW DC fast charging via the CCS Type 2 port, potentially zapping the battery from 10-80% in around 18 minutes. That’s properly quick!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While the 2025 RS specifically awaits its Euro NCAP test, the original e-tron GT platform scored a full five stars, so expect top-notch safety. Audi crams in a host of assistance systems. Standard kit usually includes Audi Pre Sense front and basic. You'll want to tick the boxes for optional packs like the 'Tour' package for adaptive cruise assist and lane guidance, and the 'City' package with features like intersection assist and rear cross-traffic alert, making daily driving and cruising a breeze.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Audi typically offers a 2-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty in Europe, with the crucial high-voltage battery covered for 8 years or 160,000 km, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Powertrain components are generally covered under the main vehicle warranty. While extensive complimentary maintenance isn't standard in Europe like in some other markets, Audi's build quality is robust. Specific warranty extensions and service packages may be available depending on your local dealer, ensuring peace of mind for this electric super-saloon.