2023 Audi e-tron GT Sedan

　　

2023 Audi e-tron GT Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　, rating written byMichael CantuDirector, Vehicle Testing

　　Jonathan Elfalan has worked in the automotive industry since 2005. As a director of vehicle testing at zzdcar, Jonathan has tested and reviewed thousands of cars and written thousands of car-related articles over the course of his career. Jonathan got his start testing cars for Road & Track magazine as a newly minted mechanical engineer grad from University of California, Irvine, and has also contributed to Motor Trend and the Associated Press. He likes to say he learned to drive a manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive mid-engine vehicle but often omits it was his family's 1991 Toyota Previa minivan.

　　Audi's all-electric e-tron lineup consists of mostly SUVs and one car: the e-tron GT. It's a powerful sport sedan with a striking design that's closely related to its electric cousin, the Porsche Taycan. Its dual-motor layout provides all-wheel-drive traction and can produce up to 522 horsepower. The e-tron GT has an EPA-estimated driving range of 238 miles, which is relatively low, but in our real-world range test it drove 273 miles. For additional power and performance, Audi offers the RS e-tron GT, which we review separately.

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Audi e-tron GT EV Insights

Trim:e-tron GT Premium Plus

　　Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2A) (Most Popular) - $104,900 MSRPPrestige 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2A) - $111,300 MSRP

　　

Range

 zzdcar TESTED

　　273 miles

　　zzdcar Tested Rangezzdcar begins with a full battery charge and drives the vehicle on a mix of city and highway roads (approximately 60% city, 40% highway) until the battery is almost entirely empty. (We target 10 miles of remaining range for safety.) The miles traveled and the indicated remaining range are added together for the zzdcar Tested Range figure.

　　EV batteries lose 1-2% of range per year. Est. range for this car is 232 miles after 8 years.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to our real-world range test's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © our real-world range test contributors | our real-world range test

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EV Battery Warranty

　　8 yrs or 100,000 milesThe federal government requires that EV batteries be warrantied for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. The EV battery warranty includes replacement if your battery capacity drops below a certain percentage of the original capacity.

　　

Charging at Home

　　10.5 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　SAE ComboStandard port for most electric models. Supports Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast charging.

　　Plug Type

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit our real-world range test

　　Complimentary Charging Offer

　　Restrictions: This program is a charging agreement between Audi of America and Electrify America. Customers who purchase a new Audi e-tron GT or RS e-tron GT will receive 3 years of complimentary charging on the Electrify America network. Complimentary charging expires 3 years from date of sale. Offer is non-transferable. See your participating dealer for details.

　　

Cost to Drive

　　$88/mo

　　e-tron GT

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　

Am I Ready for an EV?

　　EV ownership works best if you can charge (240V) at home or at work This typically means a 240V home installation, but you could also have a similar setup at your office or other places your car is already parked for several hours each day. Don't expect a regular household outlet (120V) to suffice unless you've got a plug-in hybrid, in which case overnight charging at home is feasible.

　　If you can’t charge at home, charging at a charging station could take at least 10x longer than at a gas station With public charging infrastructure still in its infancy, the user experience can be maddeningly inconsistent. Tesla owners tend to rave about the reliability and speed of the company's proprietary Supercharger stations, but rival DC fast options have thus far been plagued by technical issues and overcrowding. It's an evolving landscape and our best advice is to do your research on the available options for the EV you want to buy.

　　Adding a 240V home charging system could cost up to $1,600 or more If your existing electrical service can handle the additional demands of EV charging, you may be able to add Level 2 charging at home for less than a grand, including installation. But your costs will multiply if you need to upgrade your electrical panel or add a dedicated circuit.

　　Most of the e-tron GT's 2023 updates are minor revisions to its standard features and optional packages, but there are some notable changes. The previous black grille has been replaced by a body-colored one and a Bang & Olufsen audio system is now standard on all trim levels. Also, a second charging port (for Level 1 and 2 charging) has been added to the passenger side of the e-tron GT.

　　The e-tron GT's breakneck acceleration, athletic handling, comfortable ride and stunning looks make it a very compelling choice. But its six-figure price tag puts it up against some top-notch electric rivals. The Mercedes-Benz EQS might not turn as many heads, but it offers superior range and tech. There is also the Tesla Model S, which is quicker, even in its base configuration. And if you want an even more entertaining EV to drive, consider the e-tron's platform mate, the Porsche Taycan. If you're still not sure what large electric sedan is best for you, check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full review of the e-tron GT's performance, comfort, tech and more.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the e-tron GT drive? Our test e-tron GT accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. That's plenty quick, though not best-in-class. That performance is complemented with precise steering, confident handling, and enough tire grip to rail through corners with ease. In our braking test, the e-tron GT stopped from 60 mph in just 106 feet. That's respectably short for an EV, though the related Taycan 4S is better still at just 102 feet.

　　More concerning than the slight difference in test numbers is how the e-tron drives. Compared to the Taycan, it doesn't offer the same level of communication with the driver. The steering relays a little less feedback, and the car doesn't quite pivot and change directions as willingly as the Porsche. Also, the brake pedal feels too soft during aggressive braking, which diminishes your confidence when you're pushing the Audi's dynamic limits.

　　High-performance driving aside, the GT is an easy car to drive. Unfortunately, just like the Porsche, the e-tron GT doesn't provide enough regenerative braking to solely drive using the accelerator pedal. Some cars like Teslas allow you to slow to a stop by just lifting off the accelerator, but the e-tron GT will almost always require you to press on the brakes at some point. We're hoping this changes down the road.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the e-tron GT? Audi is a master of blending high performance with incredible road comfort. Even with its large 20-inch wheels and summer tires, the e-tron GT somehow manages to have a perfect ride that is both supple and responsive. The adaptive suspension softens up to absorb all manner of pavement bumps but not to the point of feeling wallowy over undulating sections of highway. The e-tron GT does a commendable job of filtering out ambient noise too.

　　The front seats are about as good as it gets, with highly supportive and adjustable sport buckets that include heating, cooling and massaging functions. The rear seats are mostly unremarkable, and the car's high floor relative to the rear seats means that long-legged individuals won't be very comfortable. On the upside, the e-tron GT's climate controls are easy to use, and the system delivers ample cooling to keep the cabin at your desired temperature.

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