The all new e-tron GT uses the same 800-volt architecture and thermal management system as a Porsche Taycan. The battery will fully charge using an 11kW wallbox charger or, when connected to a 270kW DC fast-charger, an 80 per cent charge will take 23 minutes. As with the Taycan, the e-tron GT can be optioned with a sound synthesizer feature called the ‘e-Tron sport sound’, which adds an artificial soundtrack.
Inside, the e-tron GT gets aluminium pedals and sports seats, a sports steering wheel as well as automatic climate control, heated seats and customisable lighting. It can even remember up to 6 different user preference settings.
The dashboard is dominated by a 12.3″ instrument display and a 10.” infotainment touchscreen. The system can be upgraded to add an optional head-up display, and you will be able to control the car’s functions using the steering wheel, the touchscreen or voice recognition.
Audi says that the new e-tron GT will have a drag coefficient of just 0.24Cd. This comes from numerous aerodynamic designs to make it as slippery as possible. The brake cooling ducts under the headlamps feature active vanes, further streamlining the car’s nose and air channels around the front bumper and across the flanks.
There will be a powerful RS e-tron GT model is offered in Carbon Black, swapping the standard car’s roof panel, door mirror caps and exterior trim for carbon fibre upgrades which should amplify it’s athletic prowess.