For the 2025 model year, a new Performance variant of the Audi RS e-tron GT has been added which generates a peak power of 680 kW (925 PS).
The 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance boasts the tag of “the most powerful production car that Audi has ever built.” That really says a lot since the performance German carmaker has been making exotic cars for decades. The 2025 e-tron GT comes with a new trim – Performance. This adds to the existing lineup which contains S e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT. Note that the electric motors have modified power electronics on the front axle with a revised pulse inverter for even higher discharge currents in the Performance version. Let us glance at what’s new in the 2025 model.
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2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance – Specs
The 2025 model gets a larger battery in comparison to the outgoing version. Now, the e-tron GT draws current from a high-voltage (HV)105 kWh battery pack (97 kWh usable). The dual-motor Quattro AWD configuration produces a jaw-dropping 680 kW (925 PS) of maximum power with the Performance trim. The S e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT generate a still impressive 500 kW (679 PS) and 630 kW (856 PS) of maximum power, respectively. Note that these include the additional 70 kW boost with the RS e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT Performance for 10 seconds.
This potent powertrain propels the gorgeous fastback from 0 to 100 kmph (62 mph) in just 2.5 seconds (Performance), 2.8 seconds (RS e-tron GT) and 3.4 seconds (S e-tron GT). To take care of the cooling characteristics, Audi has optimized the two-layer cooling plates. This results in a 12% increase in capacity for 33 cell modules. The cooling system of cells is also fresh. Regenerative braking now works at 400 kW, up from 290 kW. Using a 320 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes. This translates to a 280 km range in 10 minutes.
The maximum rated range is an impressive 609 km (378 mi.) on WLTP. Needless to say, this is with the base S e-tron GT trim. The weight reduction of the battery and rear electric motor by 20 pounds (9.07 kg) and 22 pounds (9.97 kg), respectively, contributes to that decent range. The EV even gets a new two-chamber twin-valve air suspension to lower the car’s height by 2.1 to 3 inches in seconds.
Specs | 2025 Audi e-tron GT |
Battery | 105 kWh (97 kWh usable) |
Architecture | PPE (Premium Platform Electric) |
Range (max) | 609 km (378 mi.) on WLTP |
Power | 500 kW (679 PS) to 680 kW (925 PS) |
Acc. (0-100 kmph / 62 mph) | 2.5 seconds to 3.4 seconds |
320 kW DC Fast Charging | 10% to 80% in 18 minutes |
Regenerative Braking | 400 kW |
Drivetrain | Dual-Motor AWD |
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2025 Audi e-tron GT – Interior, Features & Tech
Being one of the most sophisticated EVs on sale at the moment, the interior oozes opulence. The e-tron gets tons of standard amenities along with a myriad of optional features. The top highlights include:
- Panoramic Glass Roof which turns opaque at the touch of a button due to Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology
- Audi Connect Services
- Virtual Cockpit
- RS-specific Content
- White Power Display and Speedometer (a tribute to the 1994 Audi RS 2 Avant)
- Sustainable Materials for Interior (Dinamica and Cascade)
- 18-way Adjustable Seats
- Leather-Free Design Package
- New Steering Wheel with Two Red Control Satellites
- Wooden Inlays
Price
The new 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT range starts at €126,000 ($135,200) in Germany for the base S e-tron GT trim. The mid-level RS e-tron GT version has a price tag of €147,500 ($158,200). Finally, the range-topping new RS e-tron GT Performance boasts a hefty retail sticker of €160,500 ($172,200). It would make its way Stateside by the end of this year.
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Learn Electric Cars Says
The new 2025 model of the iconic Audi e-tron GT pushes the envelope of what a performance EV can achieve. The fact that this is the most powerful production car from Audi speaks volumes about its credentials. Audi has been making performance cars for decades. To overpower all of these is a hint enough to fathom how this low-slung performance electric car would drive on the road. It excites me to see performance EVs increase in population as we move ahead in this electric mobility aeon.
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