Audi India Launches New Electric Car That Can Go From 0 to 100kmph in 3.3 Seconds- Know More Details Here
New Delhi: Adding more teeth to its electric vehicle portfolio in the country, German luxury carmaker Audi today launched the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT in India. While the Audi e-tron GT is priced at Rs 1.80 crore (ex-showroom), the Audi RS e-tron GT will set you back by Rs 2.05 crore (ex-showroom).
Audi e-tron Model Range
The Audi e-tron range in India now includes five models — Audi e-tron 50, Audi e-tron 55, Audi e-tron Sportback 55, Audi e-tron GT and Audi RS e-tron GT. Launched in July 2021, the e-tron 50, e-tron 55 and e-tron Sportback 55, are already sold out in India.
Below are the prices (ex-showroom) of the entire Audi e-tron range:
- Audi e-tron 50 – Rs 99.99 lakh
- Audi e-tron 55 – Rs 1.16 crore
- Audi e-tron Sportback 55 – Rs 1.18 crore
- Audi e-tron GT – Rs 1.80 crore
- Audi RS e-tron GT – Rs 2.05 crore
Audi e-tron GT: features
The Audi e-tron GT features a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, connected car technology, a shift-by-wire gear selector, a 16-speaker Bang and Olufsen 3D sound sytem, ambient lighting, 3-zone climate control, adaptive air suspension, an active rear spoiler, carbon-ceramic brakes, Matrix LED headlights and 20-inch alloys.
Safety equipment includes 9 airbags, traction control, ESC, a 360-degree parking camera, and a variety of driver assistance systems like Lane Departure Warning.
Performance
The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT are fully electric sports cars. The Audi e-tron GT has a power of 390 kW and accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, while the 475 kW RS e-tron GT achieves the same feat in 3.3 seconds. The cars get Adaptive Air suspension to change the characteristics
The Audi RS e-tron GT uses an electronically controlled differential lock on the rear axle for variable distribution of the drive torque between the rear wheels.
Charging
- In terms of charging options, the cars support upto 22kW AC and up to 270kW DC
- With the 270 kW charging power, the Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT can be charged from 5% to 80% in approx. 22 mins.
- The cars get charging flaps on both sides to enable flexibility in parking
- The Audi RS e-tron GT and Audi e-tron GT feature 83.7/93.4kWh Lithium-ion battery providing the range of 401 – 481 km for Audi RS e-tron GT and 388 – 500 km for Audi e-tron GT (WLTP combined)
(With Inputs From Agencies)