The e-tron name has historically been used by Audi to differentiate electrified vehicles from their conventionally powered siblings. The company's first fully electric vehicle — the e-tron SUV — debuted in 2019. Now we have the 2022 Audi e-tron GT, which is the brand's all-new electric luxury sport sedan. Unlike the e-tron, the e-tron GT prioritizes performance and driving dynamics over ultimate utility.
The e-tron GT shares its basic design with the Porsche Taycan and comes standard with a 93-kWh battery pack, which is otherwise an optional upgrade for the Taycan. With it, the EPA estimates that the e-tron GT has a range of 238 miles on a full charge. That's underwhelming, but know that in our own real-world range test the GT managed a much more respectable 273 miles. And with its dual-motor setup capable of producing up to 522 horsepower, the e-tron GT is properly quick.
The 2022 Audi e-tron GT sedan is a stylish and sporty counterpoint to the already praiseworthy e-tron SUV, but it does face off against some compelling alternatives. The Porsche Taycan offers a sharper and more entertaining driving experience, for example, and the all-new Lucid Air has the potential to set new records for range and performance. There's also Mercedes-Benz's new EQS electric sedan to consider. Which luxury EV will be best for you? Read our test team's Expert Rating on the e-tron GT to help you decide.
The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is available in two trim levels: Premium Plus and Prestige. There's also the RS, which we review separately on Edmunds. The Premium Plus and Prestige use an electric motor at each axle (giving it standard all-wheel drive) powered by a 93-kWh battery pack. Power output is 496 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque, or 522 hp and 472 lb-ft when the car is using its temporary Boost mode. Feature highlights include:
2022 Audi e-tron GT
2021 Porsche Taycan
The e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan share a basic platform, but the pair look and feel like wholly separate vehicles. We prefer the Audi's seats and interior, but the Taycan offers a sportier driving experience. It's also available as a wagon that has more cargo space and rear headroom.
The Model S is the car that made EVs cool and paved the way for likes of the e-tron GT. The Tesla is loaded with in-car tech and driver aids, though we have questions about their functionality. The Model S offers more range than the e-tron GT, even if it has fallen short of its EPA estimates in Edmunds' testing.
The EQS topped Edmunds' real-world range leaderboard after its first outing, going farther on a charge than any other EV. The exterior design can look a bit awkward, but the interior is handsome and well appointed, with some of the best in-car tech and driver aids you'll find today. It's not nearly as quick or as sporty, but it's well worth a look if you're more interested in comfort over performance.
The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is an electric sport sedan that is similar in size to the Audi A7 and Porsche Panamera. The e-tron name has historically been used by Audi to differentiate electrified vehicles from their conventionally powered siblings. The most recent example is the company's first fully electric vehicle — the e-tron SUV — which debuted in 2019.
The 2022 Audi e-tron GT is offered in two flavors: the base e-tron GT Quattro and the RS e-tron GT. Both make use of a series of lithium-ion batteries in the floor of the vehicle with a combined capacity of 85 kilowatt-hours. That power is sent to two electric motors: one at the front axle and another at the rear. The rear motor is also equipped with a two-speed transmission, with the first gear used for aggressive acceleration.
Initial estimates give the base e-tron GT a cruising range of 238 miles and the RS 232 miles, but these figures have not yet been confirmed by the EPA. The e-tron GT employs several aerodynamic tricks to achieve its lofty range targets, including a flat underbody and active grille shutters that can close for increased efficiency or open to cool the brakes under hard use. Even the wheels themselves feature additional blades to reduce turbulence. The result is a very slippery drag coefficient of 0.24 — a Toyota Prius or Tesla Model S yields a comparable figure.
Rather than follow the solitary big touchscreen design from Tesla and Ford, the e-tron GT sticks with a more traditional layout, and for that, we're thankful. There are enough physical buttons to allow for quick adjustments without having to take your eyes off the road to swipe through on-screen menus. The touchscreen is also canted toward the driver for easier operation.
Audi has historically been known for its smart use of technology, and the e-tron GT carries on this tradition. Unlike some emerging rivals, however, Audi takes a more pragmatic approach: It enhances a familiar interface rather than rewrite the book.
Edmunds saysThe 2022 Audi e-tron GT sedan is a stylish and sporty counterpoint to the already praiseworthy e-tron SUV. In terms of price and execution, it's a strong competitor to the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. The e-tron GT's more conventional infotainment interface might even give it an edge over these rivals, but we won't know until we test one for ourselves. Keep checking back here for all the latest updates.
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Audi e-tron GT:
The least-expensive 2022 Audi e-tron GT is the 2022 Audi e-tron GT Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $102,400.
Other versions include:
