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Audi e-tron GT

Original RS e-tron GT: 637 hp and a 1:59.60 lap of Hockenheim GP.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 21 sources

At a glance

05001,000
469–912 hpPower
0510
2.5–4.1 s0–100 km/h
0150300
245–253 km/hTop speed

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.171011

Engine
Dual electric motors; 93.4 kWh early, 105 kWh/800 V facelift41011
Layout
Front/rear motors, quattro all-wheel drive10
Gearbox
Single-speed front, two-speed rear211
Built at
Audi Sport Böllinger Höfe, Neckarsulm, Germany13

The story

Made as Audi's EV flagship, the e-tron GT shares the Porsche Taycan's J1 platform. It rides comfortably and corners with surprising agility for its weight, but rear-seat space is tight.234

2018: Los Angeles previews the e-tron GT20182020: The R8 line prepares for electric GTs20202021: quattro and RS reach customers20212023: 75 project_513/2 cars for the US · 99 Ice Race Editions for Europe20232024: RS performance takes Audi's power record · 105 kWh and 18-minute charging · 299 Audi exclusive editions20242025: A new entry-level quattro2025 Audi e-tron GT concept: 2018Audi e-tron GT conceptAudi e-tron GT (Mk1): 2021–presentMk1 20172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones57
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2018Audi e-tron GT concept
2021–presentAudi e-tron GT (Mk1)
2018Los Angeles previews the e-tron GT
2020The R8 line prepares for electric GTs
2021quattro and RS reach customers
202375 project_513/2 cars for the US
202399 Ice Race Editions for Europe
2024RS performance takes Audi's power record
2024105 kWh and 18-minute charging
2024299 Audi exclusive editions
2025A new entry-level quattro
  1. 2018

    Los Angeles previews the e-tron GT

    Audi unveils the e-tron GT concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, previewing a fully electric four-door coupe.5

  2. 2020

    The R8 line prepares for electric GTs

    Audi readies the R8 line at Böllinger Höfe for the e-tron GT, retaining hand finishing ahead of a planned late-2020 production start.6

  3. 2021

    quattro and RS reach customers

    Spring deliveries bring quattro and RS. The quattro Vorsprung has 93.4 kWh and a 298-mile WLTP claim; testing suggests 243 miles.27

  4. 2023

    75 project_513/2 cars for the US

    The RS e-tron GT project_513/2 wears prototype-style e-tron camouflage inside and out; Audi limits the US-only run to 75 cars.8

  5. 2023

    99 Ice Race Editions for Europe

    The RS e-tron GT Ice Race Edition turns snow crystals and frozen lakes into a foil-wrap theme, with 99 cars reserved for Europe.9

  6. 2024

    RS performance takes Audi's power record

    The RS e-tron GT performance sets Audi's production power record at 912 hp on launch control; a separate 94 hp push-to-pass boost lasts up to 10 seconds.71011

  7. 2024

    105 kWh and 18-minute charging

    Charging rises from 270 to 320 kW; 10–80% takes about 18 minutes in ideal conditions. The 2025 S has a 300-mile EPA estimate on 20-inch wheels.711

  8. 2024

    299 Audi exclusive editions

    The 299-car Audi exclusive edition spans all three facelift variants and displays each car's sequence number in the MMI.12

  9. 2025

    A new entry-level quattro

    The new entry-level quattro offers 577 hp with launch control, 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and up to 617 km WLTP from a 105 kWh pack.13

Every generation

  • Audi e-tron GT concept
    Audi e-tron GT concept2018
  • Audi e-tron GT
    Mk12021–present

Power over the years

From 469 hp to 912 hp in 3 years.

02505007501,000 2020202220242026 hp 2021 · 469 hp · quattro (normal output)2021 · 522 hp · quattro (boost)2021 · 590 hp · RS e-tron GT (normal output)2021 · 637 hp · RS e-tron GT (boost)2024 · 670 hp · Facelift S e-tron GT2024 · 844 hp · Facelift RS e-tron GT2024 · 912 hp · Facelift RS e-tron GT performance2025 · 577 hp · quattro (launch control) 912 hp Facelift RS e-tron GT performance 469 hp quattro (normal output)
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YearHorsepowerModel
2021469quattro (normal output)
2021522quattro (boost)
2021590RS e-tron GT (normal output)
2021637RS e-tron GT (boost)
2024670Facelift S e-tron GT
2024844Facelift RS e-tron GT
2024912Facelift RS e-tron GT performance
2025577quattro (launch control)

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • e-tron GT quattro (original)

    Standard

    e-tron GT quattro (original)

    2021–2024

    469 hp

  • Standard

    e-tron GT quattro Prestige (US)

    2022

    469 hp
  • e-tron GT quattro Vorsprung

    Standard

    e-tron GT quattro Vorsprung

    523 hp
  • S e-tron GT

    Performance

    S e-tron GT

    2024–

    670 hp
  • RS e-tron GT (original)

    Performance

    RS e-tron GT (original)

    2021–2024

    637 hp

  • Special

    RS e-tron GT Carbon Performance Package (US)

    2024

    637 hp
  • RS e-tron GT (facelift)

    Performance

    RS e-tron GT (facelift)

    2024–

    844 hp
  • RS e-tron GT performance

    Performance

    RS e-tron GT performance

    2024–

    912 hp

  • Limited

    e-tron GT Audi exclusive edition

  • Limited

    RS e-tron GT Ice Race Edition

    2023

    637 hp

  • Limited

    RS e-tron GT project_513/2

    2023

    637 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Low, wide four-door body with shallow side windows.4
  • Broad front stance with a layered grille and sharply styled headlights.4
  • Frameless doors beneath a low roofline.4
  • Charge ports on both front sides.4

Year by year

  1. 2024 facelift / 2025 US

    New front and rear fascias and wheel designs; US cars also gain B-pillar model identification.711

  2. 2024 facelift

    The S gets a black grille cover; RS versions use 3D honeycomb and a diffuser with a vertical red reflector.710

  3. 2024 facelift

    The steering wheel is flat at the top and bottom; RS versions have red satellite buttons.710

  4. 2024 facelift

    A new 21-inch wheel design references the Avus quattro concept from 1991.710

  5. 2024 facelift

    Digital instruments now show maximum charging speed in real time alongside battery temperature.710

  6. 2024 facelift

    RS performance offers selectable white power and speed displays, recalling the 1994 Audi RS 2 Avant.710

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Audi e-tron GT
    e-tron GT
    Photo of a Porsche Taycan
    Porsche Taycan

    Porsche Taycan

    The Taycan is slimmer; the Audi has a bulkier nose, a layered grille and taller wheel arches.4

  • Photo of a Audi e-tron GT
    e-tron GT
    Photo of a e-tron SUV
    e-tron SUV

    e-tron SUV

    The SUV is big and bulky; the GT has a low, rakish body.2

Against its rivals

  • e-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan 4S

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    e-tron GT4.1 s
    Porsche Taycan 4S3.8 s
    2

Prices

Value today $42.0K–$66.5K1415

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K 20202022202420262028 Value today: $42,000–$66,500 2021 · $110,262 · UK base, approx. $1.38/GBP2021 · $153,111 · UK RS base, approx. $1.38/GBP2022 · $127,345 · US quattro Prestige, sticker total2023 · $179,900 · US RS project_513/2, base2024 · $154,190 · US RS, sticker total2025 · $125,500 · US S Premium Plus, base2025 · $135,800 · US S Prestige, base2025 · $167,000 · US RS performance, base 2023 · $61,200 · 2022 e-tron GT Prestige, 21k miles, BaT2025 · $93,500 · 2022 RS e-tron GT, 3,500 miles, BaT2026 · $42,000 · 2022 quattro Prestige, 23k miles; prior damage, BaT2026 · $66,500 · 2024 RS, 13k miles; accident-free Carfax, BaT $93.5K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2021Price when new$110,262UK base, approx. $1.38/GBP
2021Price when new$153,111UK RS base, approx. $1.38/GBP
2022Price when new$127,345US quattro Prestige, sticker total
2023Price when new$179,900US RS project_513/2, base
2024Price when new$154,190US RS, sticker total
2025Price when new$125,500US S Premium Plus, base
2025Price when new$135,800US S Prestige, base
2025Price when new$167,000US RS performance, base
2023Auction sale$61,2002022 e-tron GT Prestige, 21k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$93,5002022 RS e-tron GT, 3,500 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$42,0002022 quattro Prestige, 23k miles; prior damage, BaT
2026Auction sale$66,5002024 RS, 13k miles; accident-free Carfax, BaT
2026Value today$42,000–$66,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “912 hp: Audi's production-car power peak”
    • “A 1:59.60 lap at Hockenheim GP”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 21 sources
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  2. Audi e-tron GT vs Porsche Taycan 4S | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  3. Pack Your Bags for the Horizon Road Trip forza.net
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  6. Audi e-tron GT: passie voor kwaliteit en progressiviteit nieuws.audi.nl
  7. Used Audi e-tron GT (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: a comfortable Porsche Taycan rival | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  8. Limited-Edition Audi RS e-tron GT "project_513/2" - CarNewsCafe carnewscafe.com
  9. Audi Unveils 99-Unit RS E-Tron GT Ice Race Edition Special | Carscoops carscoops.com
  10. Audi RS e-tron GT performance met 925 pk krachtigste Audi ooit nieuws.audi.nl
  11. Audi USA Axes RS e-tron GT, Confirms Two-model e-tron GT Lineup with S e-tron GT and Top-Spec RS e-tron GT performance - Audi Club North America audiclubna.org
  12. 299 times special: Audi exclusive makes the Audi e-tron GT more personal than ever | audi.com audi.com
  13. Audi e-tron GT quattro: aantrekkelijk nieuw entry-model nieuws.audi.nl
  14. 2022 Audi e-tron GT Quattro Prestige for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $42,000 on September 21, 2026 (Lot #264,112) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  15. 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $66,500 on March 3, 2026 (Lot #232,016) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  16. Twice the adrenaline rush: The Audi e-tron GT prototype and the Ducati Panigale V4 R | audi.com audi.com
  17. Audi e-tron GT in "Avengers Endgame": V8-Sound ist kein Fehler! - AUTO BILD autobild.de
  18. Audi E-Tron GT Hit By Two Recalls Over Battery Issues | Carscoops carscoops.com
  19. Audi e-tron GT Price Guide: Used Values by Year and Trim luxurycardeals.com
  20. No Reserve: 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $93,500 on July 20, 2025 (Lot #201,147) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  21. 2022 Audi e-tron GT Prestige for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $61,200 on December 21, 2023 (Lot #131,394) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • forza.net
  • carwow.co.uk
  • nieuws.audi.nl
  • carnewscafe.com
  • carscoops.com
  • audiclubna.org
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