Meet Audi's 912 bhp electric supercar
Remember how, once upon a time, electric cars were supposed to be boring? Automobiles as upscale appliances? Here’s the latest demolition of that electric myth: the svelte lines of the 2025 Audi - deep breath - RS e-tron GT Performance, a four wheel-drive battery-operated limousine that thinks it's an electric supercar. Think that’s a little hyperbolic? How’s 912 bhp sound?
We’ll say that again: 912 bhp. Or a whole 88 bhp more than Aston Martin’s latest twin-turbo V12 Vanquish, but with two extra doors and rather less annoyance to your neighbours when you go out for a Sunday morning blast. Audi say the RS e-tron GT Performance is the most powerful series production car they've ever produced and we’re not arguing with that. How fast? Count to two. And a half. You’re already at 60 mph, reached in 2.5 seconds on the way to a limited 155 mph top speed. You’ll hardly notice, because you’ll be surrounded by Audi’s trademark classy premium quality.
On the inside: Audi RS e-tron GT Performance
Sustainability might be the watchword to the interior, but that doesn’t mean luxury has taken a step back. Language has taken a battering though, with Dinamica the name of the recycled plastic and artificial leather used on centre console and headliner and something called Econyl made with recycled nylon - from among others fishing nets, apparently - for carpets and other trim. Look, it’s a big Audi so you’re going to be super-comfortable whatever they use for what you’re sitting on. Full suite of digital goodies to play with? Of course. Remember not to press the “Boost” button unless you’re sure, by the way.
For Audi, the performance unleashed when you do press that red button is about more than just numbers. The company has won multiple Le Mans 24-Hour races and is about to enter Formula One, so this limousine is a statement of intent. And it’s the first time the “Performance” moniker, more usually found on the R8 supercar for instance, has been used on an electric Audi. They’re picky about these things at Ingolstadt, so we imagine there were a fair few high-speed meetings about this.
The details
Underneath the distinctive Audi badge is a platform also used by the Porsche Taycan, no bad thing. Range is a decent 364 miles, high power charging allowing for 80% power in just 18 minutes. All-wheel drive has the benefit of Audi’s renowned rally-proven Quattro system, though we wouldn’t necessarily expect to be scaling the nearest Alp. Oh, and there’s a nice Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system too.
Audi have their order books open for this continent-crushing supercar limousine. If you’re already picked up the phone to reserve yours - and they’ve put you on hold - here’s what’s you’ll need when they get to you: £142,839, unless you’re tempted by the Carbon Black (£155,330) or Carbon Vorsprung (£166,330) versions. Can we reserve a rear seat when you’re off to St Moritz, please?
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