Audi recently launched its e-tron series in South Africa, with the top-of-the-line RS e-tron GT Quattro coming in at R3,300,000.
The new premium electric vehicle (EV) is powered by a 93.4kWh battery which puts out 440kW and 830Nm.
Power is delivered to both axles through a two-speed transmission, giving the car excellent power and weight distribution and allowing it to reach 100km/h in 3.3 seconds, as well as a limited top speed of 250km/h.
The EV also offers a maximum driving range of 472km, and can add 100km of range with five minutes of charge, said Audi.
All e-tron models are equipped with three-zone climate control, electric front seats with heating, a comfort key with sensor-controlled luggage compartment release, a panoramic sunroof, matrix LED headlights, a Bang and Olufsen sound system, a configurable digital instrument cluster, and an MMI navigation and infotainment system.
Additionally, the GT variants come with lane departure warning, side airbags, adaptive air suspension, a 360-degree camera system, and a 400-volt boost converter.
The Market
At over R3,000,000, the Audi RS e-tron GT is in elite territory in the local market.
Fortunately, there’s no shortage of luxury and high-performance vehicles available in South Africa at the price.
We take a look at what it competes against, below.
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Maserati Ghibli Trofeo
- Price – R2,980,000
- Power – 433kW/730Nm
- 0-100km/h – 4.3 seconds
Porsche 911 GT3
- Price – R3,109,000
- Power – 375kW/470Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.2 seconds
Porsche Taycan GTS
- Price – R3,179,000
- Power – 440kW/850Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.7 seconds
Porsche Panamera Turbo S
- Price – R3,293,000
- Power – 463kW/820Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.1 seconds
Porsche 911 Turbo
- Price – R3,400,000
- Power – 427kW/750Nm
- 0-100km/h – 2.8 seconds
BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe
- Price – R3,423,862
- Power – 460kW/750Nm
- 0-100km/h – 2.8 seconds
Audi R8 Coupe V10 Performance Quattro
- Price – R3,520,000
- Power – 449kW/560Nm
- 0-100km/h – 3.1 seconds
Keyword: Supercars you can buy for the same price as the Audi RS e-tron GT Quattro