Audi announced the launch of the e-tron GT model for the year 2025 with new updates that increase its attractiveness compared to its competitor, the Porsche Taycan. The updates to the e-tron GT range go beyond exterior improvements, including advanced batteries, new engines and all-wheel drive, as well as improvements to the bodywork.
In 2025, the e-tron GT design will come with a redesigned grille and a new Audi logo with four rings in 2D design. The base S model features gloss black trim around the grille, while the RS models have wider side air intakes with L-shaped accents. The updates also include a variety of new wheel designs, including 20-inch multi-spoke wheels and 12-spoke wheels. The wheels of the RS models are inspired by the “Avus” series that debuted in 1991 on the Avus Quattro concept. The high-end model also introduces a new color called 'Bedford Green', in addition to a matte carbon roof that can be combined with new 'carbon camouflage' elements, a feature offered by Audi for the first time.
In the interior, the changes may seem minor at first glance, but they provide a more advanced and comfortable driving experience. Enhancements include the Virtual Cockpit digital meter system which now provides more detailed information about the battery's electrical status, including battery temperature, preconditioning status and real-time charging rate. On RS models, the new performance display features a customizable white backlight, inspired by the white analog gauges of the 1994 Audi RS2 Avant.
Among the new features is an advanced panoramic sunroof that can be converted from transparent to opaque glass at the touch of a button, allowing passengers to fully control the lighting level and privacy in the cabin.
While the interior design hasn't undergone any major changes, Audi has added a new square steering wheel, which adds a modern touch to the interior. The seats have been redesigned with new patterns and illuminated logos on the backrests, which enhances the luxurious character. New interior options include birch wood and carbon camouflage elements for Performance models, with contrasting Serpentine Green stitching, which elegantly coordinates with the new Bedford Green exterior paint.
All 2025 e-tron GTs are equipped with a new rear-wheel drive system, developed using Audi's PPE platform. Thanks to an improved cooling system and redesigned components, this engine is approximately 10 kilograms lighter and more efficient, with a significant increase in power and performance.
In previous models, the basic version was based on an all-wheel drive system with two motors generating a total power of 522 hp. Now this model has been replaced by the new S model, which generates a whopping 671 hp and outperforms the previous version of the RS e-tron GT, which produced 637 hp. The new version of the RS has in turn become more powerful than before, with a power of 845 hp.
At the top of the range is the performance version of the RS e-tron GT with 912 hp. As with the standard RS model, this enormous power is achieved when the overboost function is activated, providing an extra 94bhp boost that lasts for up to 10 seconds, significantly improving the car's performance and making it one of the most powerful electric cars on the market. the road.
Audi notes that the new performance model is “the first fully electric RS model,” although the RS name has been used before. The RS e-tron GT Performance comes with a revised front motor that has a new pulse converter, allowing higher discharge currents to be generated. According to Audi, this model can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 2.5 seconds, while the regular RS and S e-tron GT models achieve the same acceleration in 2.8 and 3.4 seconds respectively. The top speed of the S model is 245 kilometers per hour, while the two RS models can reach a top speed of 250 kilometers per hour.
In addition to reducing the weight of the engines, Audi has also reduced the weight of the battery by approximately 10 kilograms and increased the net capacity from 83.7 to 97.0 kWh, thanks to an improved two-layer cooling plate. Charging speed has been noticeably improved, with DC fast charging speed increasing from 270 to 320 kW. Audi claims the new battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes, giving a range of around 175 miles in the same period. For those using Level 2 charging, an optional 22 kW charger is available.
These improvements make the new performance model not only the fastest and most powerful in the e-tron GT range, but also more advanced in terms of efficiency and fast charging capabilities, strengthening its position as the leading choice in the luxury electric vehicle market.
To help the driver control the considerable power, Audi has improved the braking system by adding larger steel discs as standard. RS models are equipped with tungsten carbide coated brakes, which are available as an additional option on the S model. For those planning to use the car on race tracks, carbon ceramic brake discs with 10-piston front calipers are available on all e-tron GT models. . The regenerative braking system has been improved to recover up to 400 kW of energy, compared to 290 kW in previous models. In addition to the automatic control, the driver can manually adjust the level of energy recovery between three levels.
Audi has announced that the 2025 e-tron GT will be more responsive and comfortable to drive thanks to a new design of the standard air suspension, which now comes with two adjustable settings. There's also an 'active' suspension system that can control each wheel individually, improving the car's performance on different roads. In addition, the optional four-wheel steering provides improved agility, with now a more precise steering ratio for the front axle and the ability to turn the rear wheels up to 2.8 degrees.
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