This ain’t your rich dad’s electric Audi. The 2025 RS e-tron GT is the kind of EV that makes you forget about saving the planet and start thinking about melting tires. Audi didn’t build this to whisper through traffic. They built it to haul—in more ways than one.
But look, I’m not here to just drool over the looks and toss out superlatives like candy. This is a real-world, wrench-check, performance-loving look at what the RS e-tron GT brings to the garage in 2025—and if it’s worth your hard-earned cash or just overpriced eye candy.
Let’s break it down.
Powertrain: EV Muscle Done Right
This thing’s packing dual electric motors—one up front, one out back—for full-time quattro all-wheel-drive. Audi’s dialed the output up to 646 horsepower in boost mode (you’ll get about 590 HP normally), and torque hits 612 lb-ft. Instant. Right now. No revving needed.
Here’s what that gets you:
- 0 to 60 mph: 3.1 seconds
- Top speed: Electronically capped at 155 mph
- Battery: 93.4 kWh usable capacity
- Range: Around 290 miles (but if you drive like me? Closer to 230)
- Charging: 270 kW DC fast charging – 5 to 80% in about 21 minutes
This car’s got what I call EV menace. It’s silent, sure—but it launches like a damn railgun.
Handling and Ride: Supercar Precision, Daily Driver Comfort
Audi didn’t just throw in stiff suspension and call it “sporty.” The RS e-tron GT rides on a trick air suspension system, backed by rear-wheel steering and a seriously stiff carbon chassis mix. That means:
- Cornering is tight, flat, and confidence-inspiring.
- You can actually daily this beast without shaking your fillings loose.
- Adaptive damping makes cruising smooth and fast driving surgical.
It’s wide, low, and grips like it was born on the Nürburgring. You feel everything—but only the stuff you want to feel.
Interior: Clean, Classy, and Seriously Sleek
Inside, it’s Audi doing what Audi does best: minimal but premium. Think cockpit vibes without the clutter.
- Bucket-style sport seats with diamond stitching
- High-res virtual cockpit with customizable displays
- 11.6-inch touchscreen with MMI touch response
- Bang & Olufsen sound system that hits as hard as the drivetrain
It’s not shouty, but it’s sharp. The materials feel expensive (because they are), and the layout’s all about the driver.
Tech and Features: Loads of It, But Not Overdone
Audi didn’t skimp on the gear. You’ve got everything from wireless Apple CarPlay to matrix LED headlights that’ll light up a canyon road like daylight.
- Driver assists: Adaptive cruise, lane-keep, traffic jam assist
- Tech toys: 360-degree cameras, AR-style HUD, over-the-air updates
- Efficiency helpers: Regen braking is adjustable, but doesn’t get in the way of the fun
What I dig? The tech helps—it doesn’t babysit. You’re still in control.
Daily Use: Can You Live With It?
Short answer: Yeah. Long answer: Hell yeah.
There’s room in the back for full-grown humans, trunk space for a couple weekend bags (plus a front trunk for extra storage), and enough range to get you through the week without panicking.
But let’s be real—this isn’t your best bet for cross-country road trips unless you plan your charging stops like a NASA launch. It’s a performance EV first, a cruiser second.
Price: Premium Thrill, Premium Bill
You knew it wasn’t gonna come cheap. The 2025 RS e-tron GT starts around $148,000, and climbs fast once you start ticking boxes.
Is it worth it? If you’re after an EV with serious heat, drop-dead looks, and real driving soul—yeah. It’s up there with the Taycan Turbo and Lucid Air GT, but leans harder into the driver’s car lane.
Final Verdict: EVs Can Be Badass—And This One Is
The 2025 RS e-tron GT isn’t here to win over the green crowd. It’s here to show that electric cars can thrill. It’s tight, fast, smart, and mean when you want it to be.
“If you’re ready to go electric but not ready to be boring—this is your car.”
It’s not perfect. Range could be better, and the price stings. But as a driver-focused EV that’s ready to run with the best? The RS e-tron GT absolutely delivers.