Audi has applied some major technical updates to its flagship electric e-tron GT model, as part of a facelift.
Pricing for the car now starts at £107,730.
As a fully electric model, all variant of the e-tron GT attract a 2% benefit-in-kind (BiK) tax rate for company car drivers.
The four-door coupe is available in three different models, which all offer a substantial power and and range increase.
Battery capacity has increased to 97kWh (useable), enabling a range of up to 374 miles. Audi says the new unit is also lighter than the battery previously used.
Charging speeds have also been boosted. The e-tron GT now supports 320kW charging and, more crucially, can sustain higher charging speeds for longer. At a suitable chariging point, 174 miles of range can be added in 10 minutes.
As part of a revised line-up, the entry-level model is now known as the S e-tron GT. Power output is rated at 680PS from the car's two electric motors, allowing a 0-62mph acceleration time of 3.4 seconds. It offers the longest range, at 374 miles. Pricing starts at £107,730.
The RS e-tron GT is available from £126,330. It has a power output of 856PS and a 0-62mph sprint time of 2.8 seconds. It has a range of 365 miles.
A new range topping RS e-tron GT Performance model produces 925PS and has a 364-mile range. In this version the 0-62mph time falls to just 2.5 seconds. Pricing starts at £142,830.
All variants of the e-tron GT now use air suspension. A more advanced active suspension system is fitted to range-topping Vorsprung models. There is also a four-wheel steering system.
Styling changes have been kept to a minimum, retaining the car's distinctive looks. On the inside there's a new steering wheel and enhancements have been made to the car's virtual cockpit display.
Standard equipment on the S e-tron GT includes adaptive cruise control, sports seats with 14-way electric adjustment and illuminated logos, a heated steering wheel, Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System, a head-up display, and several new driver assistance features.
The equipment list for the RS e-tron GT includes Nappa leather upholstery, a seat massage function, and night vision assistant.
As an optional additional upgrade, a technically advanced panoramic glass roof is available. Unlike previous materials, the panoramic roof’s smart glass minimises direct sunlight and turns opaque at the touch of a button. This is accomplished through so-called polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology, which can change from transparent to opaque.
The new Audi e-tron GT models are avalable to order now with first deliveries due in late summer.
Read more about the Audi e-tron GT in our long-term test.
2024 Audi e-tron GT pricing:
|
Model |
Price OTR |
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S e-tron GT |
|
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S e-tron GT |
£107,730 |
|
S e-tron GT Vorsprung |
£130,630 |
|
RS e-tron GT |
|
|
RS e-tron GT |
£126,330 |
|
RS e-tron GT Carbon Black |
£138,830 |
|
RS e-tron GT Carbon Vorsprung |
£149,830 |
|
RS e-tron GT performance |
|
|
RS e-tron GT performance |
£142,830 |
|
RS e-tron GT performance Carbon Black |
£155,330 |
|
RS e-tron GT performance Carbon Vorsprung |
£166,330 |
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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