View Photos of the 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance
The Audi e-tron GT RS becomes the Audi e-tron GT RS Performance for 2025. Our first turn behind the wheel was a snowy one at Audi's winter-driving experience in Austria.
The 2025 Audi e-tron GT looks slightly different outside, but more substantial changes lurk within.
The RS e-tron GT Performance ups output to 912 horsepower.
The battery pack grows to 97.0 kilowatt-hours, although official range estimates are not yet available.
Pricing of the 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance starts at $168,295.
Keep scrolling to see more pictures of the 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance.
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