2022 Audi RS e-tron GT





Total MSRP | $143,895 |
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What others are paying | $151,982 |
- 2022
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Review

- Awesome acceleration
- Exceptional ride comfort for a high-performance car
- Stylish and well-equipped interior
- Distinctive styling is sure to turn heads
- Underwhelming handling considering the RS badge
- Compromised rear visibility
- Regenerative braking isn't significant enough to allow true one-pedal driving
- All-new high-performance electric sedan
- More powerful and luxurious than the standard e-tron GT
- 285 miles of Edmunds-tested range
- Kicks off the first e-tron GT generation
Audi was one of the first luxury automakers to offer an electric vehicle with its e-tron SUV that debuted for the 2019 model year. Now for 2022 it's expanding its EV lineup with two high-performance sedans: the e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT.
Both share many similarities with corporate sibling Porsche Taycan. It's a great place to start, as the Taycan has been among our favorite performance luxury vehicles since it came out for the 2019 model year. The e-tron GT differs mainly in its styling, cabin design and feature availability.
As you'd expect from Audi's RS badge, the RS e-tron GT is simply the high-performance version of the e-tron GT (not that the regular GT is particularly lacking in performance, mind you). It produces about 100 horsepower more than the e-tron GT, quickening acceleration from 3.8 seconds in the standard model to just 3.0 seconds in the RS. The RS also adds standard performance features that are optional on the e-tron GT, such as an enhanced torque vectoring system and a sport steering system, plus a handful of extra luxury items. Uniquely available for the RS is the Year One package, which adds, among other things, carbon-ceramic brakes that resist fade during hard braking.
It certainly sounds enticing, but our test team found the end results to be a little disappointing. Check out our Expert Rating for all the details.
Performance
Unfortunately, the RS e-tron GT is missing everything else that usually goes into an Audi RS model. While we were willing to overlook the relatively regular handling performance of the non-RS e-tron, the RS barely improves on the experience. It still has precise steering and confident handling, but nothing about this experience convinces us it's worthy of an RS badge. Braking from 60 mph improves by 2 feet (stopping in 104 feet in our testing), but the handoff from regenerative braking to the carbon-ceramic rotors is utterly crude.
High-performance driving aside, the RS GT remains as easy a commuter as the non-RS. Unfortunately, just like the e-tron GT, the RS doesn't provide enough passive regenerative braking to solely drive using the accelerator pedal. Where some cars like Tesla allow you to slow to a stop by just lifting off the accelerator, the RS e-tron GT will almost always require you to press the brakes at some point. We're hoping this changes down the road.
Comfort
The front seats are about as good as it gets, with highly supportive and adjustable sport buckets that include heating, cooling and massaging functions. In contrast, the rear seats are unremarkable. The floor of the car is a bit high too, hampering rear comfort for long-legged individuals. Thankfully, the climate controls are far less fussy than the Taycan's, and the system delivers ample cooling to keep the cabin at your desired temperature.
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Interior
Technology
Those small issues aside, we think Audi's fully digital Virtual Cockpit gauge cluster is one of the better displays out there as it allows you to put a map directly in your line of sight while running your smartphone directions off the main screen.
Storage
The e-tron's rear seats can fold down flat, so it's not all bad news, and there's a useful pass-through for larger items. Got small children? The child safety seat anchor points are fairly accessible, but the small size of the door opening and limited rear legroom make fitting bulky rear-facing seats problematic.
Range and Efficiency
In Edmunds' real-world range testing, we exceeded the EPA estimate by nearly 23%, managing 285 miles on a single max battery charge along with a more efficient consumption rate of 36.4 kWh/100 miles. Compared to the standard e-tron GT, which was tested on a different day but in similar conditions and had smaller wheels and tires, the RS actually went 12 miles farther. We suspect higher recommended tire pressures and lighter brakes played a role here.
Value
Warranty coverage and roadside assistance for e-tron GT are pretty standard for the luxury class. New buyers also benefit from three years of free charging at Electrify America stations.
Wildcard
Which RS e-tron GT does Edmunds recommend?
Audi RS e-tron GT models
The 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT is a high-performance variant of the standard e-tron GT electric sedan, which is reviewed separately. Two electric motors — one for front, and one for the rear — produce a total output of 590 horsepower and 612 lb-ft of torque in normal mode, while a Boost mode temporarily increases power to 637 hp.
A 93.4-kWh battery pack feeds the motors, and an 800-volt electrical system allows for rapid recharging. Audi says a 9.2-kW Level 2 charging station can fully charge the vehicle from empty in 10 hours and 30 minutes. A top-of-the-line 350-kW DC fast-charging system can charge the battery from 5% to 80% in around 23 minutes, Audi further says.
RS e-tron GT
The RS e-tron GT comes standard with a considerable number of features, including:
- 20-inch wheels with summer performance tires
- Roof and exterior styling elements made of carbon fiber
- Adaptive air suspension (adjusts to enhance ride comfort, handling and ride height)
- Torque vectoring (for improved traction and handling agility)
- Tungsten-carbide brakes (reduce brake fade in high-performance driving and produce less brake dust than steel brakes)
- Tri-zone climate control
- Heated front sport seats
- Simulated leather and faux suede upholstery
- Bang & Olufsen premium audio system
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (the latter with wireless connectivity)
- Wireless charging pad
Advanced safety features include:
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Audi and the car in front)
- Blind-spot monitor with front and rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse. Also warns you if a vehicle is about to cross your path ahead)
- Lane keeping assist (steers the RS e-tron GT back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
A handful of options are available for the RS e-tron GT. These include:
- Carbon Performance package
- 21-inch wheels
- Laser headlights
- Carbon-fiber side skirts
- Sport steering system
- Rear-wheel steering
- Illuminated carbon-fiber doorsills
- Carbon-fiber interior trim
- Full Leather Interior package
- Faux suede headliner
- Premium leather upholstery
- Leather interior trim
- Heated steering wheel
- Ventilated and massaging front sport seats
- Year One package
- Carbon Performance package
- Full Leather Interior package
- Unique 21-inch wheel design
- Carbon-ceramic brakes
- Fixed panoramic glass roof




Consumer reviews
There are no consumer reviews for the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT.
Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $143,895
- EPA Battery & Range
- EPA KWh/100 mi.This value tells you how much energy in kilowatt-hours a vehicle would use to travel 100 miles. Unlike mpg, however, where a larger number is better (for example, a vehicle that gets 30 mpg is better than one that gets 20 mpg), a smaller number is better in kWh/100 miles because you are using less battery energy per mile.: 42
- Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)This can be tough to pin down, but we assume for simplicity that the 240V power source will enable the vehicle's onboard charger to operate at full capacity, and that the battery is fully depleted and will be recharged to 100%. Given those assumptions, the value provided is simply the battery's capacity divided by the onboard charger's power rating. For example, a battery rated at 100 kWh will need 12.5 hours to recharge fully using an 8.0-kW charger.: 10.0 hr.
- EPA Electricity RangeThis value is the estimated number of miles that a vehicle can travel in combined city and highway driving (using a mix of 55% highway and 45% city driving) before needing to be recharged, according to the EPA's testing methodology.: 232 mi.
- EPA Combined MPGeA combined total of 45% city MPGe + 55% highway MPGe: 81 MPGe
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: all wheel drive
- Transmission: 2-speed automated manual
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 196.4 in. / Height: 55.6 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 85.0 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 77.3 in.
- Curb Weight: 5137 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 11.0 cu.ft.

Safety
Our experts’ favorite RS e-tron GT safety features:
- Audi Pre Sense
- Anticipates collisions and applies the brakes to prevent or reduce the impact.
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Uses the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system to provide assisted driving at speeds up to 40 mph.
- Audi Side Assist
- Monitors blind spots and alerts the driver to potential obstacles during lane changes. Generically known as blind-spot monitoring.
Audi RS e-tron GT vs. the competition

2022 Audi RS e-tron GT

2022 Porsche Taycan
Audi RS e-tron GT vs. Porsche Taycan
The RS e-tron GT shares a significant portion of its DNA with the Porsche Taycan. Both cars are built off a common platform, are roughly the same size and sport a high-tech feel. Each, however, offers a distinct driving experience and exterior design. For our money, the Taycan is more well rounded and comes in a greater variety of flavors. The trim level closest to the RS e-tron GT — the Taycan GTS — is less expensive to start, but the price quickly rockets once you add an option or two.
Audi RS e-tron GT vs. Tesla Model S
Full-size electric sedan with unbelievable acceleration and a six-figure price tag? We could be talking about the e-tron GT or the Tesla Model S. Tesla's S has been around for about a decade, with the automaker updating it over the years to stave off obsolescence. The newest performance version — dubbed the Model S Plaid — is furiously fast, launching the four-door from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds. However, its terribly executed yoke steering wheel and general lack of features might give prospective buyers pause.
Audi RS e-tron GT vs. Mercedes-Benz EQS
One of the world's preeminent luxury automakers steps into the EV realm with the Mercedes-Benz EQS, the first Mercedes designed to be an electric vehicle from the ground up. The big Merc's interior is a masterpiece highlighted by the available full-length Hyperscreen dashboard display. But rear headroom leaves something to be desired, and it's not as jaw-droppingly quick as other luxury EVs.
FAQ
Is the Audi RS e-tron GT a good car?
What's new in the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT:
- All-new high-performance electric sedan
- More powerful and luxurious than the standard e-tron GT
- 285 miles of Edmunds-tested range
- Kicks off the first e-tron GT generation
Is the Audi RS e-tron GT reliable?
Is the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT?
The least-expensive 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT is the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $142,400.
Other versions include:
- 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM) which starts at $142,400
What are the different models of Audi RS e-tron GT?
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Overview
The 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT is offered in the following submodels: RS e-tron GT Sedan. Available styles include 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM). The 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 2-speed automated manual. The 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What do people think of the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT and all its trim types. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2022 RS e-tron GT.
Pros
- Awesome acceleration
- Exceptional ride comfort for a high-performance car
- Stylish and well-equipped interior
- Distinctive styling is sure to turn heads
Cons
- Underwhelming handling considering the RS badge
- Compromised rear visibility
- Regenerative braking isn't significant enough to allow true one-pedal driving
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2022 RS e-tron GT featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
We're also regular people like you, so we pay attention to all the different ways people use their cars every day. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life.
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What is the MPG of a 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT?
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT 4dr Sedan AWD (electric 2AM), 2-speed automated manual, electric
EPA Est. MPG | N/A |
Transmission | 2-speed automated manual |
Drive Train | all wheel drive |
Displacement | N/A |
Passenger Volume | N/A |
Wheelbase | 114.2 in. |
Length | 196.4 in. |
Width | N/A |
Height | 55.6 in. |
Curb Weight | 5137 lbs. |
Should I lease or buy a 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT?
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