2022 Audi RS e-tron GT

MSRP range: $142,400

7.8/10 Expert Rating

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2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Review

byCameron Rogers^{Senior News Editor
Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.}

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

What's new

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.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.8 /10

The RS e-tron GT looks magnificent and balances those good looks with excellent on-road comfort, ample speed, and a cabin packed full of all the latest tech. Audi's RS models usually kick things up a few notches from the base model, but unfortunately the RS version of the e-tron GT is lacking in some areas. For the price, there are others in this exclusive EV segment that are simply better.

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Performance

8.0/10

How does the RS e-tron GT drive? If the regular e-tron GT's 3.8-second sprint from 0 to 60 mph just isn't cutting it for you, the RS will spice things up a bit. How does 3.0 seconds to 60 mph sound? This puts it among the quickest cars you can buy, on par with a Porsche Taycan Turbo but behind the class-leading Tesla Model S Plaid (2.3 seconds in our testing).

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

8.5/10

How comfortable is the RS e-tron GT? Audi is a master of blending performance with incredible road comfort. Even with its 20-inch wheels and summer performance tires, the RS e-tron GT somehow manages to offer a ride that is both supple and responsive. The adaptive suspension softens up for all manner of pavement bumps but never wallows over undulating sections of highway. Bumps are mostly noticeable in the form of low-frequency thumps, but they're hardly intrusive. The e-tron GT also does a commendable job of filtering out all other ambient noise.

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

8.0/10

How’s the interior? Audi's interiors are typically stylish, thoughtful and highly functional. The RS e-tron GT is no exception, and its touchscreen infotainment and physical buttons are all intuitive to use. The RS e-tron GT does have some downsides in this area, and they include a cabin that's not the easiest to climb in and out of considering this is a relatively sizable luxury sedan. Rear seat space is a bit too cozy even for the average-size passenger. And though the driving position is excellent, visibility out of the rear window is almost laughably bad. It's a good thing the optional surround-view cameras have excellent picture quality.

Technology

8.0/10

How’s the tech? The RS e-tron GT delivers most of the modern tech you'd want in a luxury EV. There's wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, natural voice recognition, and a full complement of advanced driver aids. But we found the operation of some of those driver aids to be underwhelming in our testing. At times, the blind-spot warning system alerted us about things that didn't seem concerning, and the lane departure system provided weak guidance when we purposely let the car drift to the sides of the lane.

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

7.0/10

How’s the storage? In-cabin storage for luxury cars is typically sparse, but the e-tron offers less than most of its competitors, including the dimensionally similar Taycan. And despite having front and rear trunks, the e-tron offers a measly 11 cubic feet total of cargo space. That's smaller than an Audi A3 sedan's trunk.

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

7.0/10

How are the range and efficiency? The Audi RS e-tron GT we tested was equipped with the optional 21-inch wheels. It gets an EPA-estimated range of 232 miles on a full charge and a consumption rate of 42 kWh worth of electricity used for every 100 miles of driving. Both figures are slightly lower than those of the standard e-tron GT.

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

7.5/10

Is the RS e-tron GT a good value? It can be hard to rationalize cars at this price level as a good value. But with most things Audi, you feel like you get what you pay for. Top-notch materials, tight panel fit and zero interior rattles help reassure you that you're buying a quality product. Another bonus: Unlike the Porsche Taycan, which features a very pricey stand-alone option menu, you can equip the RS e-tron GT with many of the same features for thousands less.

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

7.5/10

We're disappointed that the RS e-tron GT looks identical to a non-RS e-tron GT except for the wheels. The e-tron GT is a striking sedan, but for the price premium, we'd at least expect something more than a few badges. That it barely improves on the base car's handling is another demerit. We expect more from the RS badge.

Which RS e-tron GT does Edmunds recommend?

The RS e-tron GT comes in a single trim level, and we think most buyers will be satisfied with its level of content. Of the three available option packages, the Full Leather Interior package adds the most value by way of its upgraded interior materials and ventilated and massaging front seats.

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

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Features & Specs

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Edmunds Tested Range^{Edmunds 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 Edmunds Tested Range figure.}

Our real-world test measures the number of miles you can drive on a full battery before it needs to be recharged.

RS e-tron GT Base

285 mi

Electric Sedan Avg.

357 mi

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 Range^{This 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 MPGe^{A 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Is the Audi RS e-tron GT a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 RS e-tron GT both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.8 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the RS e-tron GT has 11.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi RS e-tron GT. Learn more

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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