2025 RS e-tron GT Performance is now the most powerful Audi to date
Audi upgrades e-tron GT line for 2025 MY with more powerful motors, faster charging battery
Audi's flagship electric GT has just been given a new lease on life. Despite first being launched in 2021, the Ingolstadt-based automaker has decided to refresh the e-tron GT for the 2025 model year, and boy was Audi busy giving it the goods.
For starters, all variants of the e-tron GT are now more powerful and can recharge faster than ever. Beginning with the former, all variants now come with a pair of electric motors which gives the all-electric GT more power and torque. The range now starts with the new “entry-level” S e-tron GT which delivers 564 PS which is more than what the previous RS e-tron GT produced. This allows the S e-tron GT to sprint from 0 – 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 245 km/h.
Next is the improved version of the RS e-tron GT which now cranks out an impressive 856 PS which allows the vehicle to catapult itself from 0 – 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and reach a 250 km/h top speed. Last but not least is the new top-of-the-line RS e-tron GT Performance which doles out a healthy 925 PS. This gives the all-electric GT a 0 – 100 km/h sprint time of 2.5 seconds and reaches a similar top speed of 250 km/h.
Not only is the e-tron GT faster, but Audi also gives it a lighter battery that can hold more charge and can recharge faster. The high-voltage (HV) battery weighs 9 kg less than its predecessor which equates to 625 kg. The battery itself has a gross capacity of 105 kWh (net 97 kWh) while its peak charging speed has been increased from 270 kW to 320 kW.
When hooked up to a fast DC charging station, a quick 10-minute recharge can give the e-tron GT a range of up to 280 km. Even more impressive is Audi's claim that the 2025 e-tron GT's battery can be recharged from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes. The battery can also maintain a charge speed of over 280 kW for longer than the previous model. Last but not least, the regenerative braking system has been upgraded to deliver quicker recharging while on the go. From 290 kW, it's now capable of returning 400 kW and is adjustable through the paddle shifters. On a single full charge, Audi claims the e-tron GT can travel up to 609 km.
Since the EV is now faster off the line, Audi has given the e-tron GT better brakes. The base model S e-tron GT comes with the standard steel discs while the RS e-tron GT (and Performance variant) gets the tungsten carbide-coated disc brakes for improved stopping power. In addition, all 2025 models of the e-tron GT can be fitted with the optional carbon fiber ceramic disc brakes with 10-piston front calipers.
The active air suspension was also given attention as it now has a two-chamber, two-valve technology. Not only does it deliver a more comfortable ride but Audi says the upgraded suspension keeps the car's body nearly horizontal during dynamic braking, steering, and acceleration. The result is a more precise steering response for better car control.
Inside, Audi also gave the interior some minor updates here and there. The virtual cockpit system now shows new information like battery temperature and maximum charging power in real time. Also available is a new smart panoramic glass roof that can change from transparent to opaque. New seats, a new steering wheel, stylish wooden inlays, and Dinamica microfiber upholstery are now also available in the 2025 Audi e-tron GT range.
With the upgraded Audi e-tron GT now available in Europe, perhaps we can expect PGA Cars Inc. to bring the refreshed EV to the country sometime next year.
