{"id":22387,"date":"2022-02-25T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=22387"},"modified":"2025-04-07T07:24:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:24:05","slug":"february-car-of-the-month-audi-e-tron-gt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/february-car-of-the-month-audi-e-tron-gt\/","title":{"rendered":"February car of the month: 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Audi joins the performance EV party<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As established as electric vehicles already seem these days, the choices for a high-performance model are still quite limited. If you\u2019re in the market for an exciting EV with upscale features, you have Tesla, the Porsche Taycan, and now this: the Audi e-tron GT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The e-tron GT is an exquisite machine no matter how you look at it. Any new model that marries electric propulsion, a luxurious interior, and bonafide sports car performance is sure to present a pretty stunning package. Sidney\u2019s 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT is one of the first listed on the marketplace, so we\u2019ve named it our car of the month<\/a> for this February!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sidney\u2019s 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT (Beverly Hills, CA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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BATTERY<\/th>HORSEPOWER<\/th>0 to 60 MPH<\/th>TOP SPEED<\/th>RANGE<\/th>DAILY PRICE*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
85 kWh<\/td>637 hp<\/td>2.9 sec<\/td>155 mph<\/td>232 mi<\/td>$424<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
BATTERY<\/th>HP<\/th>0 to 60
MPH<\/th>		TOP
SPEED<\/th>		RANGE<\/th>DAILY
PRICE*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
85 kWh<\/td>637 hp<\/td>2.9 sec<\/td>155mph<\/td>232mi<\/td>$424<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The e-tron GT is the newest model in Audi\u2019s e-tron line \u2014 the family-friendly e-tron crossover<\/a> came first, and now Audi\u2019s first performance EV has hit Turo. This is a sports sedan that excels in nearly every area. It\u2019s an exciting option all on its own, but it\u2019s especially appealing given the limited competing models available today. Performance EVs from the likes of BMW and Mercedes are on their way, but until then, the e-tron GT is one of only a few choices if you\u2019re looking for battery-powered thrills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looks are always subjective, but the e-tron GT\u2019s design is really quite magnificent. You could argue this is just a rebodied Porsche Taycan<\/a> \u2014 Audi has borrowed much of the e-tron GT\u2019s inner workings from their sister brand. But this car stands apart from the Taycan with bold styling and chiseled lines. It comes at a slightly lower price than its cousin, but it\u2019s still a premium vehicle aimed at well-heeled drivers thinking about making the switch to electric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perhaps it\u2019s not quite as flashy as the Taycan, or other Audi<\/a> sports cars for that matter, but the relative restraint is part of the e-tron GT\u2019s appeal. After all, this is a luxury sedan with two rows of seats, decent cargo capacity, and everyday usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s no getting around it \u2014 this car is super fast. The e-tron GT touts the exhilarating acceleration that\u2019s come to be expected in high-end EVs today: zero to 60 happens in just 2.9 seconds. Sidney\u2019s car in Los Angeles is in the top-rung RS trim, meaning it maxes out at 637 horsepower using two electric motors and a two-speed transmission (Teslas<\/a> use one gear only). You can shave many tenths off the zero-to-60 time in a Model S Plaid, but this Audi offers much more than superlative stats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just about everyone who\u2019s been able to experience this car on the road reports genuine sports car performance. Even with a heavy battery to haul around, the e-tron GT manages remarkably responsive handling, a smooth ride on bumpy roads, and an exceptionally quiet cabin. And it\u2019s available with tricks like all-wheel steering and adjustable air suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inside, it looks and feels very similar to what you\u2019d see in other new Audi models. Which is a fantastic thing \u2014 Audi interiors always hit the mark these days. Sidney\u2019s car\u2019s cabin boasts a sharp design with fanciful digital displays and upscale materials like carbon fiber and alcantara. Though it\u2019s not the spaceship look some automakers are going after with their new EVs, it seems Audi has kept the interior rather \u201cstandard\u201d and left the mind blowing to the driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally we come to the range. The EPA puts the 2022 e-tron GT\u2019s max range at 232 miles, which falls short of the Taycan and certainly doesn\u2019t compare to the big-battery Teslas. Of course you can squeeze a bit more range out of the car with relaxed driving, but with its prodigious acceleration, it might require a level of self-control. Overall, 232 miles should be plenty for everyday use and modest road trips, but it isn\u2019t the best figure available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, this is a proper performance sedan, a true luxury vehicle, and a real looker. As one of the first high-performance electric models from a legacy automaker, the Audi RS e-tron GT is a fantastic alternative to Tesla. Hit up Sidney if you\u2019re ever in SoCal and want to experience the very latest in EVs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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