Audi’s second gen GTs offer more power, performance, faster charging times, and vastly increased range. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Nov. 21, 2024 2025 Audi S e-tron GT European spec shown. The e-tron GT family now includes a base trim “S e-tron GT” built upon the first gen 2024 RS e-tron GT but goes a step further with more power and range. Also new for 2025 is an even more powerful RS e-tron GT performance trim. The 2025 RS e-tron GT performance sets all-time records for the brand of four rings in both power and acceleration. Through significant upgrades in power, battery capacity, design, and materials, along with a host of chassis upgrades, the e-tron GT model line now delivers a level of performance that rivals supercars. The 2025 e-tron GT RS stands out with unique new front and rear fascias, new wheel designs, a new B-pillar naming strategy, and four new exterior colors. The interior features a new wheel integrating satellite control buttons including push-to-pass (boost mode) for the performance model, along with an all-new available glass roof with transparency control. 2025 Audi S and RS e-tron GT Drivetrain(s) The S e-tron GT power has been increased to 670 hp allowing the new trim to hit the 60-mph mark in just 3.3 seconds, 0.6 sec quicker than previous 2024 e-tron GT. The new RS e-tron GT pushes acceleration to a whole new level and now as the quickest accelerating production Audi ever produced. With launch control activated, its 912 hp propels it to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds. How? An increased copper density of the special hairpin winding in the electric motors’ stator improved current conduction, while the rotor in the rear motor is more compact and lighter. Both electric motors now have power reserves released via Launch Control to maximize output. The front and rear motors feature modified power electronics with a revised pulse inverter, enabling higher discharge currents up to 600 amps – 300 amps more than the previous gen. Additionally, Audi has increased braking regen on e-tron GT models to 400 kW, providing a maximum deceleration value of 0.45 g. Up to this value, the car relies solely on regen meaning few if anybody will ever change rotors and pads ever again. Unfortunately, coasting regen was increased to 0.06 g and 0.13 g (previously 0.03- and 0.06 trying to mimic one-pedal driving. I am hoping a shift to N will kill the motor fields and allow a pure glide for the highest efficiency. This remains to be seen. The e-tron GT battery pack has been upgraded to 105 kWh, compared to the previous gens 93.4 kWh, while its weight was decreased by 25 pounds. In addition, DCFC rates have increased to a maximum of just over 320 KW from the record setting 272 KW we have seen in the previous gen. A 10 to 80% SOC charge time appears to be the same 18 minutes but instead of just 250-miles of range, that time will propel the S trim 300+! 2022/2025 e-tron GT|RS e-tron GT Base Specs Comparison HP: 469/670|590/912 0-60 (sec): 3.9/3.3|3.1/2.4 Top speed (mph): 152/152|155/155 Battery (kWh): 93/97|93/97 Combined EPA range (miles): 238/300|232/TBA One of the goals for the RS trim was to achieve high efficiency across its entire output range. This was achieved by using advanced thermal management and intelligent interconnection of the four coolant circuits. When increased output is demanded on the RS, the thermal management system switches on the adaptive cooling circuit to ensure the battery pack is sufficiently cooled. The adaptive cooling circuit conditions the interior while simultaneously lowering the temperature in the coolant circuits of the battery pack and two electric motors. Cooling of the electric motors, interior AC, and conditioning of the battery pack can now be controlled largely independently of each other. Audi made significant changes to the system’s pumps and valves to optimize thermal management performance. The battery pack’s new cell chemistry is also partly responsible for the increased output of the RS with an adjusted ratio of nickel, manganese, and cobalt (NMC), plus a gross capacity increase to 105 kWh (97 kWh net); enabling a higher energy capacity, higher charging and driving currents. Maximum charging current has been increased to 400 amps. When Launch Control is activated, up to 1,100 amps can be used. The S trims interior. A new push-to-pass function in the RS provides a 94-horsepower increase in output at speeds above 19 mph for up to ten seconds. The warmest cells in a battery pack always limit the charging current, so a new cooling plate with U-Flow architecture ensures homogeneous thermal transfer, permitting a maximum charging power increase of 50 kW, up to 320 kW. This allows the vehicle’s battery pack to charge from 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes at a DCFC. 2025 Audi S and RS e-tron GT Chassis Enhancements Ride and handling have been improved thanks to a new 2-chamber/2-valve air suspension providing improved driving dynamics without compromising ride comfort. A new optional active suspension can actively manage body movements, helping keep the chassis level during acceleration and braking, reduce pitch and roll movements from uneven pavement, raise the vehicle upon ingress to ease entry, and actively lean the e-tron GT into corners, improving steering precision and increasing control during dynamic driving. The Audi drive select system lets the driver control the vehicle’s characteristics with the three usual profiles (efficiency, comfort, and dynamic). In addition, two individually configurable RS-specific modes, RS1 and RS2, allow the driver to select specific drive, suspension, ride height, and sound parameters. The driver can engage these modes directly via the satellite controls on the flattened top-and-bottom steering wheel. Lowest GC and maximum drivetrain efficiency are where I would play but that is just me. An exclusive feature integrated in the RS is performance mode designed for challenging circuits or serpentine roads. Vertical wheel forces are optimized permitting drive torque to be optimally controlled at the limits. Performance mode also changes the characteristics for anti-slip control, torque vectoring, suspension tuning, aerodynamics, and cooling strategy. In performance mode, the car also uses the same transmission strategy as in dynamic mode, which means the RS e-tron GT performance stays in the first gear of its two-speed gearbox. The RS e-tron GT performance comes standard with 20” 5-segment aero design wheels with summer tires, with two optional 21” 6-double-spoke design wheels with summer tires. 2025 Audi S and RS e-tron GT Accessories An optional matte carbon roof for the RS is combined with other optional forged carbon elements for the first time. Forged carbon is used in the inlays on the bumper, the rocker panel, parts of the diffuser and side mirrors, with decorative forged carbon interior inlays for the door sills and dashboard to match the exterior. A new Vanadium interior package standard on the RS replaces the brighter metallic trim pieces on the regen paddles, wheel inlays, door handles, center console trim, air vents and vehicle key. The RS also features a white Power Meter and speedometer. The S trim is available as a 50-unit limited Audi exclusive edition that features a unique exterior finish in an exclusive Arabica Gray metallic paint with 21” 6-double-spoke RS design wheels finished in black, matte Neodymium Gold, and darkened silver. The leather-free interior of the Audi exclusive edition will feature seating and trim highlights in Mint Gray and Mora Violet. Door inserts in Mint Gray Dinamica microfiber with Audi exclusive badges, color-coordinated loudspeaker grilles and switch covers, as well as color-coordinated seat belts, steering wheel, and floor mats are accented by decorative inlays on the instrument panel in Audi exclusive anthracite eucalyptus flamed wood. 2025 Audi S and RS e-tron GT Production All GT trims are built at the Böllinger Höfe Audi Sport production facility in Germany. Approximately 500 employees received advanced training for the new e-tron GT family, including mounting of the innovative active suspension, and the “marriage” of the assembled body and the battery, electric motors, and suspension. These major technological building blocks are placed on a workpiece carrier that runs on a roller conveyor and can be positioned under the body with millimeter precision. Using intelligent, self-positioning tools, employees bolt the battery and drive components to the body at 74 different points. Damn, this a great looking Audi! The 2025 Audi S e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT performance are available to order through U.S. Audi retailers at the following pricing: S e-tron GT Premium (Plus/Prestige trim(s)): $125,500/$135,800 RS e-tron GT performance: $167,000 D&H: $1,295 2025 Audi S and RS e-tron GT Early Conclusions The new 2nd gen GT is a better GT in every respect. From its already great curb appeal, its straight line, track, general drivability, and range have been improved immensely. In doing so, new owners can expect to be rewarded with better everything. Range and charging performance are again world class with everyone else outside of Porsche's second gen Taycan using an almost identical design and platform having to play catch up.
