Audi e-tron GT (2021 – present) | Expert Rating [hide]
Summary
The Audi e-tron GT is a four-door all-electric sports saloon that is built on the same platform as the highly-acclaimed Porsche Taycan.
Mirroring the powertrain of the Taycan, the e-tron GT has a 93kWh battery mated to two electric motors, the entry-level trim producing 493hp. However, Audi has opted for a softer suspension setup that Porsche, giving the Audi e-tron GT a more comfortable driving experience when compared to the Taycan.
Arriving in the UK in Spring 2021, the e-tron GT has had a very positive reception from the UK media, reviewers being particularly enthused by the saloon’s instantaneous and near-silent acceleration. Reviewers have also praised the e-tron GT’s refined interior trim and excellent ride comfort, with The Sunday Times concluding that the Audi is “not as raw as the Taycan, and all the better for it.”
Media outlets were also impressed by the e-tron GT’s ultra rapid charging ability, but the saloon’s battery range has collected some criticism, as Evo noted: “The entry level e-tron GT is another great grand tourer but question marks remain over touring range ability.”
Audi claims that the e-tron GT has a maximum battery range of just under 300 miles, but the Tesla Model S offers drivers 25 miles more range, and that has been on UK roads since 2014.
As of December 2021, the Audi e-tron GT holds an impressive Expert Rating of 85%, based on 17 reviews published by the UK media. Keep in mind that this is a new model, so the rating score may change over time as more media outlets drive all the different versions of the car on longer tests over local roads.
We are building a separate Expert Rating page for the highest-spec RS e-tron GT, which is the most powerful Audi production car ever made, coming soon.
e-tron GT highlights
- Handsome exterior design
- Blistering performance in near silence
- Very comfortable ride quality
- Fast charging ability
e-tron GT lowlights
- Tesla Model S offers better battery range
- Not the most spacious
- Expensive, entry-level and up
- Motors make a whining sound at low speeds
Key specifications
Body style: Large saloonEngines: electric motors, battery-powered
Price: From £79,900 on-road
Launched: Spring 2021Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Score: 9 / 10“The tech-packed Audi e-tron GT EV is a landmark model for the German brand.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Score: 9 / 10“Ingolstadt’s take on the Porsche Taycan combines striking looks with a high-class interior and never feels short of pace.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Quattro variantScore: 8 / 10“With the e-Tron GT quattro, Audi has used new technology to cover old ground, and It’s the most convincing EV it’s made so far.”
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Car Keys
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 10 / 10“Though the Porsche Taycan might be sportier to drive and the Tesla Model S able to travel further on a charge, the Audi e-tron GT manages to be a perfect all-rounder and proves that EVs can be just as cool as desirable as anything with an engine under the bonnet.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8.6 / 10“A stunning design and 300-mile range make the Audi e-tron GT a threat to Tesla’s EV dominance.”
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Daily Mail
Model reviewed: “The Audi e-tron GT has scintillatingly powerful but smooth acceleration that pushes you into the back of your seat.”
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 9 / 10“The Audi e-tron GT is an extremely impressive entry into the high-end electric sports saloon class from the German brand.”
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 10 / 10“Using the Porsche Taycan as a basis has allowed Audi to create an electric flagship which really nibbles at the Tesla Model S’s Achilles’ heels.”
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Evo
Model reviewed: Quattro variantScore: 8 / 10“The entry level e-tron GT is another great grand tourer but question marks remain over touring range ability.”
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 9 / 10“The all-electric Audi e-tron GT offers a 298 mile range, and with 598hp, the RS GT model is the most powerful production car ever launched by Audi. It can also use a 270kW charge point, giving a 5% to 80% charge in just 23 minutes.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“It’s a luxurious electric saloon car that sits alongside the e-tron SUV in Audi’s range, and competes with cars like the Tesla Model S.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: RS variant“Great battery range, but more expensive than the Porsche Taycan.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Score: 9 / 10“Electric power suits the Audi e-tron GT down to the ground.”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: “The e-tron GT is instantly recognisable as an Audi. Same innards as a Porsche Taycan? Yes. But cheaper and no less beautiful.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Quattro variantScore: 9 / 10“Not as raw as the Taycan, and all the better for it.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10“A handsome four-door GT that plays to Audi’s strengths, with a blistering turn of pace.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Score: 10 / 10“The Audi E-tron GT is an awesome-handling electric car. It’s also fast enough, comfortable enough and practical enough to pretty much meet your every whim.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of October 2021, the Audi e-tron GT has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP. If and when it is put through its paces by Euro NCAP, we will publish the results here.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The Audi e-tron GT has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the e-tron GT is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Audi e-tron GT has received
2021
- Top Gear Electric Awards – Best GT Car
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