2025 Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance: Audi’s Most Powerful Production Car

The 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance is a beast of an electric sedan, blending supercar thrills with grand tourer refinement.

2025 Audi RS e-Tron GT Performance

As Audi’s most powerful production car ever, it pushes the boundaries of electric performance while offering practical range and a luxurious cabin. Here’s a quick look at what makes this EV a standout, with a focus on its range, handling, and performance, plus a nod to its style and softer features.

Range: Impressive for a Performance Beast

Equipped with a new 97-kWh (usable) battery, the RS e-tron GT Performance delivers an EPA-estimated range of approximate 560 kilometers, depending on wheel size (20-22 inches).

This is a significant leap from its predecessor, making it a true grand tourer for long drives. Its 320 kW fast-charging capability is among the fastest in the industry that allows a 10-80% charge in just 18 minutes at a compatible DC fast charger, minimizing downtime.

Real-world tests, like a 400km highway trip in efficiency mode, confirm its range reliability, though aggressive driving in RS Performance mode can drain it faster.

Handling: Poised and Planted

The RS e-tron GT Performance redefines EV handling with a revised two-chamber, two-valve adaptive air suspension that balances comfort and cornering prowess.

An optional Active Suspension package, shared with the Porsche Taycan, eliminates anti-roll bars and uses hydraulic pumps to keep the car flat through high-speed corners, making it feel “like it’s on rails.” All-wheel steering and a sharper 14.3:1 steering ratio enhance agility, masking the car’s heavy weight.

Torque vectoring delivers near-instant power distribution, offering grip and precision that “resets your understanding of physics.” While steering feedback could be sharper, the car’s composure in Dynamic or RS Performance modes makes it a track-ready sedan that’s still smooth on highways.

Performance: Supercar Speed, Electric Soul

With 912 horsepower (680 kW) in boost mode, the RS e-tron GT Performance rockets from 0-100 km/h in a claimed 2.5 seconds.

A two-speed rear transmission optimizes launches, while the dual-motor setup ensures all-wheel-drive traction. The steering wheel’s Boost button unleashes an extra 94 hp for 10 seconds, perfect for overtaking, with a countdown timer in the RS virtual cockpit.

RS-specific drive modes (RS1, RS2, RS Performance) let you tweak throttle, suspension, and sound for a tailored thrill. Its 400 kW regenerative braking adds efficiency without one-pedal driving, though brake pedal feel can be tricky to modulate.

Style and Comfort: A Touch of Elegance

The exterior flaunts nine color options, including vibrant Progressive Red and exclusive Bedford Green, paired with new wheel designs.

Inside, the premium cabin shines with Fine Nappa leather or leather-free Dinamica seats, offering 18-way power adjustments, heating, cooling, and massaging functions.

A new glass roof with transparency control adjusts from slightly tinted to fully frosted via the MMI display.

Automatic ride height adjustment (You can see our video here), part of the air suspension, raises the car for easy entry and lowers it for aerodynamics, adding a practical touch to its luxury.

AutoDrift’s Verdict

The 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance is a tour de force, blending a 550 km range, razor-sharp handling, and heart-pounding 912-hp performance.

Its subtle styling updates and plush interior elevate the experience, while features like automatic ride height adjustment make it as practical as it is thrilling.

Starting at around AED 625,000, it’s a compelling alternative to the Porsche Taycan, offering similar dynamics but bigger space. For those craving electrified speed with daily-driver comfort, this Audi is hard to beat.