Nearly a year has passed since Audi introduced a mid-cycle refresh for its electric flagship sedan, the E-Tron GT. The initial focus was primarily on the more performance-oriented S and RS trims, but now Audi has expanded the lineup to include a new base model. At first glance, distinguishing the entry-level version from its more powerful siblings might be difficult. Audi has opted to keep the exterior styling consistent across the range, with only subtle changes such as increased use of black accents on the front fascia and the absence of S or RS badges on the rear end to set it apart.
Even though it's the most affordable model in the lineup, this new E-Tron GT is far from basic. It still offers Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive system, utilizing a dual-motor setup—one motor powering each axle. Together, the motors generate a combined output of 496 horsepower, which can be temporarily boosted to 577 hp when launch control is activated. This output allows the car to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just four seconds, which places it firmly in high-performance territory. Interestingly, although this version lacks some of the raw power of the S variant, it is about 30 kilograms lighter, thanks to minor mechanical changes and the absence of certain high-performance features. Nonetheless, the vehicle remains hefty, with a curb weight of around 5,200 pounds—including the standard 165-pound allowance for the driver.
Powering the vehicle is a sizable 97.0-kilowatt-hour battery, which offers an impressive WLTP-rated range of up to 622 kilometers. Notably, the base model supports ultra-fast DC charging at up to 320 kW. Under optimal conditions, drivers can regain up to 285 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes. Charging from 10 to 80 percent takes only 18 minutes when using a compatible high-output charger. While the base model is 0.6 seconds slower to 62 mph and has 93 fewer horsepower than the S, it compensates with slightly better efficiency and nearly 20 kilometers of additional driving range.
In Germany, pricing for the entry-level E-Tron GT starts at €108,900—considerably more affordable than the S version, which is priced €17,100 higher. Still, the Audi must compete with the Porsche Taycan, a close rival under the same parent company. The Taycan 4 starts at €107,300, while the more modest rear-wheel-drive version comes in at €102,600. U.S. pricing has not yet been confirmed, but based on the S variant’s American starting price of $126,795, the base E-Tron GT will likely still land well above $100,000. For comparison, the 2026 Porsche Taycan 4 starts at $106,450 in the U.S., while the entry-level RWD Taycan begins at $102,550.