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The Audi e-tron GT quattro is the entry-level version of the recently-updated model, so it’s the most affordable, but you still get the sporty driving experience thanks to the platform shared with the Porsche Taycan.
We’ve already reviewed the updated Audi e-tron GT in ‘S’ form, now it’s the turn of the entry-level model, the e-tron GT quattro, which is more affordable than the S e-tron GT – so are there any drawbacks for opting for this variant?
The Audi e-tron GT shares its platform with the Porsche Taycan. Look closely, around the rear three-quarters area for example, and you’ll see similarities in the basic body shape, although the Taycan’s styling is more Porsche-like, ie. less fussy than the Audi. This latest test car certainly looks better in red rather than the grey of our previous car, although the black wheels don’t do it any favours.
The e-tron GT is a four-door, five-seat saloon, with a 405-litre boot, along with a 77-litre ‘front trunk (‘frunk’). Despite the e-tron GT’s 4,989mm length, space for rear passengers is quite tight.
Under the floor sits a 105 kWh lithium-ion battery (97 kWh usable capacity), and even in entry-level form, the Audi features all-wheel drive, unlike the entry-level Taycan, which is rear-wheel drive only. Unlike the Taycan, Audi doesn’t offer an ‘estate’ version with a hatchback.
Compared to the majority of new cars which are SUVs, the e-tron GT sits low to the ground and so it feels sporty. The steering has more weight to it than the average car, and it feels sharp (and the e-tron GT Vorsprung model, as tested, has all-wheel steering as standard). The body control is also tight, although this is even more true of the Taycan, whereas the Audi feels as though it’s tuned slightly more for comfort. Ride quality is good for a car with such sporting intentions, no doubt helped by standard adaptive air suspension.
Grip from the quattro all-wheel drive system is excellent, and with its rear-biased 305 Nm/590 Nm front/rear torque, the e-tron GT is rewarding to pilot down twisting country roads – although you’re aware of the car’s 2,355 kg weight.
The e-tron GT is also a good companion on long motorway journeys, when it’s extremely planted, even though there’s a bit more road and tyre noise than some rivals.
Performance is impressive, with 503 PS of power (or 584 PS with launch control) and a 0-62 mph time of 4.5 seconds (4.2 seconds with boost). However the top of the range model, the RS e-tron GT performance, boasts 925 PS of power and can reach 0-62 mph in just 2.5 seconds, which is a key difference between the models at the bottom and top of the range (although it’s worth noting that the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo has a 0-62 mph time of 2.3 seconds).
The e-tron GT has a two-speed transmission, which is rare in EVs (although it shares this with the Taycan). This aims to provide rapid acceleration from standstill, while at the same time delivering efficiency at motorway speeds.
The e-tron GT offers three drive modes of Efficient, Comfort and Dynamic, and the gear selector offers just one option of Drive, with the ability to adjust the level of regenerative braking with steering wheel-mounted paddles – something that Porsche doesn’t offer on the Taycan.
The cabin is high quality, high-tech, and functional – as you would expect on an Audi (and it’s a similar story with the Taycan). There’s a central touchscreen, a driver’s display, and a head-up display. The relatively small central touchscreen features permanent shortcut buttons on the right-hand side for home, radio, media, phone and navigation. Under the central touchscreen is a very narrow screen and some dark buttons for climate controls, and you even get some physical buttons for items such as drive modes. There’s a helpful button at the end of the left-hand stalk to switch off the lane departure warning system.
The Audi e-tron GT quattro Vorsprung has a WLTP combined electric driving range of up to 384 miles, which is an improvement on the previous model. In real-world driving in November we averaged 313 miles.
The e-tron GT’s 800-volt electrical architecture allows ultra-rapid charging of up to 320 kW – 50 kW more than the last model. This means that a 10% to 80% charge can be achieved in just 18 minutes, which is impressive for a battery of this size, and this translates to the ability to gain a range of up to 177 miles in as little as 10 minutes. The maximum AC charging rate is 11 kW, with 22 kW as an option.
The e-tron GT is fairly unique (along with the Taycan) in having not one, but two charging ports, on either side of the front wings – a Type 2 socket on the driver’s side, and CCS on the passenger’s side.
The e-tron GT has a heat pump as standard.
The Audi e-tron GT quattro is available in standard and Vorsprung specification options, priced from £88,555 and £108,055 respectively. Vorsprung adds features such as all-wheel steering, a head-up display, Fine Nappa Leather upholstery and Bang & Olufsen audio. Our test car had the option of ‘Progressive red’ metallic paint (£950).
As well as the Audi e-tron GT quattro, other models are the S e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT performance.
The Audi e-tron GT quattro is a welcome addition to the e-tron GT range, bringing the price down to more sensible levels. You still get virtually all of the benefits of the other models in the e-tron GT range including the rewarding driving experience, and the new, longer range and even faster charging; the most notable difference being that it ‘only’ has 476 PS of power and a 0-62 mph time of 4.1 seconds compared to 925 PS and 0-62mph in just 2.5 seconds in the top of the range RS e-tron GT performance. The opportunities to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds on public roads in the UK are fairly limited, so the performance of the entry-level model is probably sufficient for most people. The biggest challenge for the Audi e-tron GT is its sister car, the Porsche Taycan, which has higher sales in the UK than the Audi, with the Porsche brand and styling likely to be a factor in this. The Audi e-tron GT quattro is awarded a Green Car Guide rating of 9 out of 10.
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