The 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT is a powerful EV on the street, however can it carry out in addition to Audi says it will probably the place it counts? We put the RS E-Tron GT by way of our 70-mph freeway vary check within the 100-degree California desert climate. We then hook it as much as a 350-kW charging station to see how briskly the EV can cost.

With many EVs, 0-60 mph instances aren’t that vital, however this is not simply any EV. Utilizing a GPS timer, we see how lengthy it takes the 637-horsepower electrical Audi to hit 60 mph.  

The RS E-Tron GT carried out properly in all three exams. It beat the EPA’s 232-mile driving vary estimate and drove 270 miles. It charged to 80 % quicker than Audi’s quoted time of twenty-two.5 minutes, and hit Audi’s estimated 0-60 mph time spot on. It is at all times good to see EVs acting at or higher than the producer’s estimates. For the precise outcomes, please take a look at the video above.

Earlier than I clarify, let me make clear that not one of the points had been attributable to the E-Tron GT. Additionally, I’ve used Electrify America and EVgo DC fast-charging stations in my space (Orange County, CA) on many events. Generally, they have been dependable. Throughout my time with the RS E-Tron GT, all of my DC quick charging periods had been good except for the vary check day.

After I plugged into the EA charging station after my vary check, it was charging at a really sluggish pace and stopped after about 10 minutes. I unplugged it and tried once more. The second time round it was charging quick, however because of the time interruption and better state of cost, I made a decision to not document that session and drove to a special charging station as a way to get the battery again right down to 1 %. 

There aren’t that many 350-kW DC fast-charging stations and determined to make use of an EVgo station that I’ve used previously. EVgo stations have a restrict of an hour, which might have been loads of time for a full cost to one hundred pc, however the machine stopped charging at 93 %. I clarify why within the video. That was the primary time I’ve had that occur to me at an EVgo station. 

The Audi RS E-Tron GT did properly in testing, drives nice, rides properly, and appears phenomenal, but it surely has its flaws (take a look at the First Drive video right here). When you’re a fan of one-pedal driving, you’ll be disenchanted at the truth that the E-Tron GT does not provide it. If you elevate off the accelerator pedal, power regeneration and braking do not occur until you toggle the left paddle shifter for stronger brake regeneration, but it surely’s nonetheless minimal.

Critical brake regeneration and stopping energy occur once you apply the brake pedal, forcing the motive force to make use of each pedals. That is after all tremendous for many who are new to EVs or don’t love one-pedal driving. Nonetheless, I want Audi gave you the choice. The numerous quantity of rocking when coming to a cease is my different criticism, however that is a minimal one. 

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