Audi e-tron GT launch this month, bookings open
Audi has opened bookings for the e-tron GT in India today, with a launch expected later this month. This will be the third all-electric offering from Audi in India after the carmaker launched the e-tron twins (SUV and Sportback) a couple of months ago.
- Audi e-tron GT expected to come in S and RS trims
- Underpinnings shared with the Porsche Taycan
- Standard e-tron GT has driving range of up to 488km
Audi e-tron GT: what you need to know?
Globally, the e-tron GT is available in two versions – a regular S version and a performance oriented RS version. However, Audi hasn’t yet confirmed which ones are coming to India.
The standard e-tron GT quattro features a 238hp electric motor powering the front axle and a 435hp motor at the rear axle. Both motors combined produce a total 475hp and 630Nm. The top speed is 245kph, with 0-100kph achievable in 4.1sec. As for the Audi RS e-tron GT, total system output rises to 598hp and 830Nm of torque, thanks to a more powerful rear electric motor. In boost mode, power rises to 646hp, and the RS e-tron GT is capable of 0-100kph in 3.3sec, with a 250kph top speed. Both versions of the e-tron GT draw power from an 85kWh battery pack. Audi claims a range of 488km for the standard e-tron GT and 472km for the RS e-tron GT.
As for its design, the e-tron GT is a fantastic looking four-door coupe with a heavily sloping roofline, wide track, broad shoulder line and low bonnet. Audi’s signature dancing LED headlights and tail-lights with animations have to be among the coolest party tricks of the e-tron GT.
On the inside, the e-tron GT features a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, connected car technology, shift-by-wire gear selector and a wide variety of driver assistance and safety systems. However, unlike some newer Audis with dual-screen setup, the e-tron GT uses traditional physical buttons for the climate control.
