Planning To Buy The New Audi e-tron GT? Here Are Some Pros And Cons

The new Audi e-tron GT went on sale in India just a couple of months ago and it is the German carmaker's third electric offering in India after the e-tron SUV and e-tron Sportback. It comes to India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) or fully imported model and the car is manufactured at the Audi Bollinger Hofe facility in Germany. The Audi e-tron GT made its global debut in February this year and arrived at our shores in just about six months. If you are planning to buy the new Audi e-tron GT, here are few pros and cons you might want to have a look at.

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Pros

1. Looks Stunning: The Audi e-tron GT is quite the looker. The electric car sports signature e-Tron pattern panel instead of the grille, bold sculpted lines and a large indentation on the bonnet. While Matrix LED headlights are offered as standard in the RS variant, it is also available as an option on the regular e-tron. However, Audi laser light is available as an option for both models. The Audi e-tron GT rides on 19-inch wheels that can be upsized to 21-inch alloys with aero blades. At the rear, the car gets an end-to-end LED taillamp with arrowhead-shaped LED light signature.
   

   The cabin of the Audi e-Tron GT is loaded with creature comforts.

2. Well-Equipped: The cabin of the Audi e-tron GT gets a large 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit console and 10.1-inch MMI touchscreen display as standard. The cabin design of the e-tron is very much in line with a classic Gran Turismo as front seats are installed in a sporty low position separated by a wide centre console. The system supports natural voice commands and Audi Connect services. The MMI navigation plus comes with a Wi-Fi hotspot as standard offering intelligent navigation with e-Tron specific functions.
3. Exhaust Note System: The e-tron GT also comes with custom software that offers unique exhaust sounds to further amplify its sports car character. The system is called AVAS (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System), and it generates separate exterior and interior sounds using the loudspeakers positioned outside as well as inside.
4. Performance: The standard e-tron GT quattro variant offers an output of up to 390 kW or 523 bhp with a peak torque of 630 Nm. The RS e-tron GT, on the other hand, has an output of 475 kW (637 bhp) and 830 Nm of peak torque. While the e-tron GT Quattro has a range of 500 km, the RS e-Tron GT has a range of 481 km. The e-tron GT Quattro can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 245 kmph. The RS variant does the same in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 250 kmph. There are three modes on offer - Efficiency, Comfort and Dynamic.
5. Quick DC Charging: The Audi e-tron GT is equipped with both AC and DC charging options. With a 270 kW DC charger, the battery can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in just 22.5 minutes.

Cons

1. Too Expensive: The new Audi e-tron GT coupe will literally cost you as much as a Range Rover in India. It comes in two versions - e-tron GT priced at Rs. 1.80 Crore and RS e-tron GT priced at Rs. 2.05 crore (all prices, ex-showroom).
   

   The Audi e-tron GT can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in 9.5 hours using an 11kW AC charger.

2. Slow AC Charger: Well! DC Fast Charging isn't easily available in India as yet and charging the Audi e-Tron GT through AC charger does take a while. The car can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in 9.5 hours using an 11kW AC charger or in 5 hours and 15 minutes via an optional 22kW AC charger.
3. Infrastructure Issues: While there is a greater push for EVs, charging infrastructure is still far from adequate in India. So, range anxiety will still remain a concern for owners.