Onboard the Audi RS e-tron GT: Video
If you can’t wait to get you hands on the Audi RS e-tron GT this video might help — or make the wait worse.
With internal-combustion development stopped, and Ingolstadt saying that new Audi vehicles will be all-electric starting in 2026, it’s no question that RS e-tron GT represents the future of the Four Rings. Fortunately with 637 horsepower and 612 lb-ft of torque being piped to all four corners, it’s sure to a blast to drive. And while it shares much of its DNA with the Porsche Taycan? From the pictures and videos I’ve seen, it appears to be way better looking than its corporate cousin from Stuttgart.
Of course, there’s only so much you can tell from the spec sheet and images. The true test of the new green machine will be what it’s like when you’re behind the wheel. Unfortunately, no examples of the RS e-tron GT have arrived in my local press fleet as of yet, meaning I haven’t gotten to flog it and see how the Audi compares to competitors like the Mercedes EQS. So this point-of-view video from YouTuber Tedward is the closest I’ve gotten to that experience. As you can imagine, watching it made me even more excited to get my hands on it.
Just as it is with other electric cars, it’s a little surreal to see it ripping up entrance ramps in complete silence. And given some of the speeds Tedward is hitting here, the lack of wind and road noise is impressive. Since this is supposed to be an executive sedan, and not a bare-knuckle sports car, that’s to be expected. But that doesn’t make the demonstration in this clip any less impressive. For what it’s worth, Tedward seems to be impressed with the acceleration, the steering feel, and — particularly — the natural progression of the brakes, all of which are key metrics.
But while I was watching the clip, a big question popped into my head. Namely, why is max power only available for 2.5 seconds, when the Audi will scoot from zero to 60 in 2.9 seconds. Wouldn’t it make sense to be able to give this big baby the beans until it hits 60 mph, so it can totally slay even harder on tests? After all, we’re talking about less than half a second of additional thrust. Am I missing something here? Hit me up and let me know!
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