Audi India amps up electric vehicle drive with the launch of India’s first electric supercars

Mumbai, September 22, 2021: Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today added two fully electric four-door coupes – the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT to its range of electric vehicles in India. A novel take on the classic Gran Turismo concept, the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT combine emotional design and sports car performance.

Model	Price (Ex-showroom)
Audi e-tron GT	INR 1,79,90,000
Audi RS e-tron GT	INR 2,04,99,000

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “Today is a milestone day for us as we launch India’s first electric supercars. This is our fourth and fifth electric vehicle launch since July ’21 and we couldn’t be more excited for our customers. The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT are the ultimate brand shapers from Audi and are the manifestation of Audi’s continuous evolution as a progressive premium brand. These two four door coupes symbolize our DNA and our ambition to shape the future of premium mobility.”
 
Mr. Dhillon further added, “We have established the e-tron brand strongly right from the very beginning. Currently, the Audi e-tron 50 & 55 and the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 are sold out in India - this is a testament to our robust product offerings backed by best-in-segment ownership plans. We are overjoyed with the pace with which progressive customers are going electric and we will strive to serve all types of buyers in the times to come. Truly electrify times ahead.”
 
Electric Performance:

• The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT are both prime examples of performance electrified - being the first fully electric sports cars from Audi, these vehicles are designed to outperform
• The Audi e-tron GT has a power of 390 kW and accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in a superfast 4.1 seconds, while the 475 kW RS e-tron GT achieves the same feat in mere 3.3 seconds
• With Adaptive Air suspension you can change the characteristics of the car to make it go from a relaxed GT to a sharp supercar
• Tungsten Carbide Brake Calipers for better stoppage performance, heat dissipation, reduced brake dust and prolonged life
• Launch control - Launch your Audi e-tron GT to exhilarating speeds with the Boost Function. A considerable boost in power for unbelievable performance
• Electric quattro / torque vectoring for enhanced driving pleasure and superior grip
• 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
• Carbon fiber rooftop – a Sporty design highlight and helps with weight reduction by approx. 12 kg
• e-tron Acoustic Sound Generator with Sports Sound provides an emotional background noise effect
• All-Wheel Steering & Electromechanical Power Steering Plus steers the rear wheels in the same or the opposite direction of the front wheels – depending on the speed. This has the virtual effect of shortening or extending the wheelbase – depending on the driving situation. The electromechanical power steering plus features power steering with greater support for steering assistance at low speeds

Charging:

• Best-in-class charging options – upto 22kW AC and up to 270kW DC
• High power charging with 800 Volt technology with up to 270 kW charging power, charging the Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT from 5% to 80% in approx. 22 mins
• Uniquely positioned charging flaps on both sides enable flexibility in parking
• 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)

Features:

• Audi Virtual cockpit and MMI touch come as standard with the display of 31.24 cms (12.3”) and 25.65 cms (10.1”)
• Natural language control system understands several commonly used expressions
• Audi RS e-tron GT gets the 16-speaker, 710-watt Bang & Olufsen premium sound system as standard
• Matrix LED headlights come as standard on the Audi RS e-tron GT, while LED headlights are standard on the Audi e-tron GT
• Matrix LED Headlamps with Audi Laser Lights is available as an option on the two cars
• The e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT, come deployed with the Lane Departure Warning system and cruise control as standard
• Comfort Key with Gesture based boot lid operation is standard on the cars
• Park Assist Plus Package including 360 Degree cameras are optionally available

Exterior:

• With a Cd value from 0.24, the Audi e-tron GT offers the best drag coefficient of all current R/RS models.
• The Audi e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT come with 50.8 cms (R20) 5-spoke aerodynamic module style, Black, diamond-turned alloy wheels
• The styling of the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT embodies the forthcoming evolution in the brand’s design trajectory, marrying form and function
• At the front, the Singleframe hints at an all-electric drive train take the place of prominence and the honeycomb-patterned radiator grille is available in light Hekla gray or with the body colour as an option
• When viewed from the sides, the pronounced hood and flat windshield flow effortlessly into a rapidly sloping roofline. Distinct edges extend over the massive wheel arches and pay an ode to the legendary quattro.
• The diffuser at the rear sits below the flat light strip that connects the tail lights to each other while the active spoiler above, with its integrated lip, ties up the aesthetically pleasing – yet functional - design.
• The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT are available in nine exterior colours – Ibis white, Ascari blue, Daytona grey, Floret silver, Kemora grey, Mythos black, Suzuka grey, Tactics green and Tango red
• The Audi e-tron GT and the RS e-tron GT are fitted with a fixed Panoramic Glass roof as standard, which can be upgraded to a Carbon Roof

Interior:

• The Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT are designed to embody the typical Gran Turismo facets of sportiness and comfort along with the addition of sustainability
• Inspired by the “monoposto” concept, the interiors strongly focus on the driver
• The instrument panel, which contains the Audi virtual cockpit, draws away from the driver to form an arc
• The sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel, replete with its multifunction buttons, takes centre stage for the driver
• The centre control, holding the central MMI touch display on top, is biased towards the driver and is surrounded by a black piano bezel that appears to be afloat
• The driver and the passenger at the front sit in a low sporty position with the wide centre tunnel running between their seats. At the rear, the seats are foldable and over copious space even for adults
• Materials used in the interiors are of premium quality and are available in everything from sustainable fabrics to full leather
• Air Quality package (Air Ionizer) is available as standard to keep the cabin atmosphere healthy

e-tron Hub & Digitalization:

• The e-tron hub is a special tab available on the Audi.in website and the Audi Connect app that guides you on a range of functions and features of your Audi e-tron
• From guiding you to find the nearest charging- station to get to know the car, the e-tron hub is full of endless possibilities
• Ease of purchase - Submit a survey request for home or office using the Audi Mobility Check under e-tron Hub to help find the best location for charger
• Saving calculator - Quantify car’s environmental impact with this tool
• Range calculator - Learn how to plan trips with the range calculator
• Charging network - Get help locating the charging stations on a digital map
• Charging time calculator - Get an accurate estimate on the time required to charge the car based on the capacity of the charger available
• Convenience - One-click Dedicated Roadside Assistance for Audi e-tron models on the ‘myAudi Connect’ app and a dedicated WhatsApp helpline
• Chargers near me - Audi EV owners can get the reference to all the charging stations compatible with Audi e-tron on the ‘myAudi Connect’ app. With a view towards faster adoption and proliferation of electric vehicle technology, this tool is also being made available on the Audi India brand website and on the app, for users of any electric car to utilize as a read reference
• Audi Shop - Customers can purchase exclusive Audi e-tron branded accessories,  merchandise, and additional wall-box chargers on Audi Shop

Charging benefits:

• Customers of the Audi e-tron GT and the Audi RS e-tron GT, for the year 2021 to receive a complimentary wall box AC charger in addition to the 11kW charger that comes standard with the car – a segment-first offering
• Key Audi India Dealerships will be/are being equipped with a 50kW fast charger in a phased manner.
• Audi Dealers will offer/are offering, at cost, their charging facilities to all other brand electric car customers
• Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT customers can easily locate  all charging stations compatible on the ‘Chargers near me’ section of the ‘myAudi Connect’ app
• In the spirit of promoting electric mobility, Audi India had opened access to the ‘Chargers near me’ section of the ‘myAudi Connect’ app and Audi India website to all-electric car users in India
• The unique combination in the segment with AC charging up to 22kW and DC charging upto 270 kW
• Over 100 chargers to be installed across 75 key cities in the country
• Pan-India charging network details listed on ‘myAudiConnect’ app and Audi India website

Service Offerings:

• Designed to make the ownership experience seamless - a choice of service plans available ranging from two years to five years
• Standard warranty of two years and High Voltage Battery warranty of eight years or 160,000 KM, whichever is earlier
• Extended Warranty options are available across a period of 2 2 years or 2 3 years
• Comprehensive Service Plan covering the costs of service and periodic maintenance of brakes, suspension, and Extended Warranty are covered for either a four-year or a five-year period, depending on the scheme chosen by the customer  
• Complimentary five-year Roadside Assistance