The Porsche Taycan could get many of the consideration, however you actually shouldn’t sleep on its platform-mate, the Audi E-Tron GT, both. In our first drive, we discovered it surprisingly sporty whereas nonetheless a lot comfy for 4 folks. Contemplating how comparable it’s to the Taycan, that was in all probability to be anticipated. And now, similar to the Taycan, Audi has reworked the E-Tron GT for 2025, and the excellent news is, the adjustments are much more vital than some easy updates to the outside.
Most individuals in all probability received’t even discover something completely different in regards to the E-Tron GT’s design. The grille has been up to date, as has the Audi badge, however you’re just about wanting on the similar automotive Audi gave us again in 2021. The entrance finish nonetheless isn’t probably the most lovely factor we’ve ever seen, but it surely’s nonetheless a pleasant design from different angles, and the addition of Bedford Inexperienced as a paint possibility definitely doesn’t damage.
Inside, the visible adjustments are additionally minor. You get a brand new, more-square steering wheel, new seats, a number of adjustments to the data show’s software program and that’s about it. You may as well now add an non-compulsory panoramic sunroof that turns opaque once you push a button. It isn’t precisely new tech, however like surround-view digicam techniques, it’s nonetheless a type of fascinating options that makes it really feel like we actually reside sooner or later.
What’s extra thrilling, although, are the adjustments Audi made to the powertrain. Nobody was complaining in regards to the previous automotive’s 522 horsepower, however that determine has now jumped to 671 on the bottom mannequin S. Improve to the RS, and also you get 845 hp, however the true king of the fort is the RS Efficiency, which makes 912 hp.
In accordance with Audi, the S has a 0-62 mph time of three.4 seconds, the RS drops that to 2.8 seconds and the RS Efficiency clocks in at 2.5 seconds. When it’s time to gradual issues down, Audi has additionally upgraded the brakes throughout the lineup and even presents a carbon-ceramic brake bundle with 10-piston entrance calipers for anybody who plans to trace their E Tron GT. We are able to’t think about many individuals truly will, however for those who do, we salute you.
The battery capability can be bigger, rising from 83.7 kWh to 97.0 kWh, which brings the vary as much as 378 miles on the European testing cycle. That’ll in all probability drop to one thing extra like 320 miles in EPA testing, although. Even when it finally ends up being much less, it’ll nonetheless be a giant enchancment over the earlier model’s 249 miles. It could actually additionally now cost at speeds of as much as 320 kW, up from the earlier model’s 270. On the precise charger, meaning it’s best to have the ability to cost from 10 to 80 % in about 18 minutes.
Dealing with must also be improved because of an upgraded adjustable air suspension, however for optimum dealing with, you’ll need the non-compulsory energetic air suspension paired with the non-compulsory rear-steer system. It additionally helps that Audi seems to have labored to kind of enhance every thing different element of the automotive even when these tweaks received’t seize headlines. And based mostly on our expertise driving the refreshed Taycan, we totally count on the brand new E-Tron GT to really feel like a giant enchancment throughout the board.
Pricing has but to be introduced for the U.S., however in Europe, it begins at €126,000. Odds are, although, we received’t learn how a lot it’ll truly value us till Audi pronounces an on-sale date for North America.
