Audi e-Tron GT review

After the first two weeks of my eTron GT Vorsprung there are 11 things I like and 5 things I don't - and here they are! Overall it's a great car (should be for the price!!) but getting one is a big decision, so if you're considering it then I hope this review is helpful. The Tesla 3 or S are great, and so is the BMW i4 - but the Audi is smoother and, arguably, looks better. Let me know what you think in the comments!
And what do I think of it after three months??
Second review here: • Audi eTron GT 3 month ... .
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[@marknwarren]

Thanks for review. I’ve just received the RS version, and agree with all your points. As you say this is a beautiful and wonderful car. I’m still getting used to its size and power (which is frankly ridiculous but so much fun).

[@theChrisCroft]

yes, a real joy to drive!

[@LucSkiAilleurs-g9v]

Hello, for the two apps, normaly, you only need the AUDI app because you can ask to the E-TRON GT to be charged for a specific time. When it's done, she start the charge at the good time.

[@theChrisCroft]

PS my three month update is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYHNhYyEbtOdfLs

[@MindWaterrr]

Just leased my first electric ID4 Pro S , its my mission to save and build perfect credit to get this beast ! Motivation Chris thank you !!!

[@theChrisCroft]

you can do it!! you WILL!

[@simoncoles2463]

In the MMI settings, you can separately adjust the footwell temperature: MMI > Car > Air Conditioning > Footwell temperature

[@theChrisCroft]

Oooh thanks!

[@theChrisCroft]

I've discovered the problem - heater not working! Apparently it's a common problem. Getting it fixed now.... Annoying on a car this expensive though!

[@usr6253]

Enjoyed the review, thanks!

[@gregtdmorrison]

Great video

[@padbender2972]

beauty car and practical review...just needs a little love scrub.

[@richardchester2148]

Nice video, glad you're enjoying the GT Vorsprung. I'm on my second GT here, loved my C&S and now very lucky to have an RS Carbon Vorsprung. Regarding ventilation, it's not great but have you also selected the 'Extended Ventilation Zone' on? That kicks out a little more air from the vent on the dash above the MMI. Car>A/C>Extended Ventilation Zone. The amnesia of the car of its existing drive select mode when switching on for the next journey is a bit of a pain (as is not being able to set it up using the shortcut button on the steering wheel like I used to be able to on my B9 S4). It has its merits though if you have air suspension as there'd nothing worse than leaving it in efficiency mode (lowest setting) at the end of your previous journey and then driving up/down a steep incline off a drive and scraping the undertray. Not sure if this is Audi's logic but I sort of understand it if it is (although a shortcut button being enabled on the steering wheel would be a nice fix for it) Regen wise, it will improve slightly as you put more miles on the car. Allegedly it's to do with bedding in the brakes initially (as the vast majority of your braking will be done with the regen off the electric motors, not the callipers... So you may see them starting to rust up a bit (unless you do a fairly high energy deceleration on occasions). It's still not 'one pedal driving' which as you say even at the highest region setting (and I'd agree) it's preferable as it feels like a 'normal' car. Also depends on if you have it set to manual or automatic in the MMI (and on the settings on your paddle shifters of which I've also noticed that resets when changing drive select modes). Charging app wise, not sure what your tariff is but I'd recommend Intelligent Octopus, works fine as the car is compatible with Octopus (so you can just turn your charge point into a 'dumb charger' that is 'plug and play'. You then just set the car to know its 'home' charge point, plug in and Octopus will then charge your car at 7.5p/kW regardless of the time of day if you give it a target time to finish overnight. Top tip, if you get it to finish at the earliest time possible of 4am, and have a large amount of charging needed (say a 20% to 80% charge), more often than not the charging will fall outside of the usual 6 hour window so anything in the household during that period outside of off-peak will be costing you the 7.5p rate if the car is also charging, rather than the 30'ish p/kW peak. Hope this helps and if you want an Octopus referral code, free £50 for you (and granted for me) to have 6 hours off-peak at 7.5p/kW and whenever the car is charging outside of these hours it's: share.octopus.energy/cute-bear-595

[@theChrisCroft]

nice!

[@innovative1357]

I’m considering getting one but I see a lot of buybacks/ lemon on the car fax?

[@connellrocraymond]

What's the preconditioning like on this? And what's the app like for overnight charging, pre warming before drive etc. Thanks

[@theChrisCroft]

It charges from empty to full overnight, on a normal (7kW) charger. That's all I do, none of that pre-stuff, though maybe I should!

[@tubelator]

Almost no regen.. why??? Regen is the best feature of EV's.. it's sooo nice.

[@theChrisCroft]

well, if you like Regen for the driving feel then you'll be disappointed by the eTron GT. But if you like it for the economy of electricity then the eTron GT is fine - it does regenerate all the momentum energy back into the battery when you press the brakes.

[@rkent06]

Maybe I’m being stupid but how have you got a 2024 plate on when we’re still in 2023? 😂

[@theChrisCroft]

It’s a 64 plate rather than an 04, and 64 is from years ago. It’s a private plate, because people call me Mr Gantt because I love Gantt charts so much!

[@rkent06]

@@theChrisCroft ah of course, 2024 plates will be 74. I think that means yours is a 2014 plate rather than 2004

[@rkent06]

@@theChrisCroft Good review though, I’ve got a model 3 but would love to take this step up in style

[@theChrisCroft]

I didn't really think about the year at all@@rkent06 I just wanted Mr Gantt since I teach project management for a living and it makes me laugh!

[@theChrisCroft]

@@rkent06 although the 3 has better range, and a better charging network, similar acceleration - so the GT is only better on posing. But that IS nice to do, haha!

[@shakiraasfoor7599]

😀😀😀😀

[@FreeDobbe]

VERY BRITISH

[@softmusic_uk]

Lovely car, looks amazing but.....2840 KG its almost 3x more then my van! tyres and breaks are worn much faster and then we inhale it - its much worst then co2! Also heavy cars are destroying the road :-) Will be better with proper engine V6 :-)

[@theChrisCroft]

certainly tyres will wear (and they aren't cheap!). I don't think it' using much brakes, it uses engine breaking to recycle the energy, even when you press the pedal quite hard. I agree about the roads too - it's like a truck!!

[@LifebyLeo.com805]

I'm working on buying mine 😊

[@theChrisCroft]

the tax arrangement is good for electric cars. And you can get a used one, and pay monthly....

[@Savant..]

Thanks for the review Chris. Good to see the other side of success. Very inspirational video. ✨️❤️

[@theChrisCroft]

thanks Saint Midas - that was an accidental side effect! Mainly, having agonised for ages about whether to get it, I wanted to say to everyone else what I thought of it!

[@Savant..]

@theChrisCroft It's Femi, one of your students enrolled on your trainers training. Midas profile is for constructive content only! Thanks Chris appreciate you.

[@vwrick32]

I'd look into OBDEleven or VCDS. Either may provide you with the ability to tweak some settings (retaining regen setting, aircon settings, etc.)

[@theChrisCroft]

they sound a bit scarily technical!

[@krismclarnon726]

Does the spoiler raise up If you wish, Or is that option just for the RS model? I personally don’t like the spoiler raised, Just asking as I’m considering

[@theChrisCroft]

IK've never seen it go up, but I think it would be below the rear window's visibility. I need to drive with a friend in another car who can tell me, or even film it.... so, it's not been an issue!

[@jamesxu9417]

very real review！

[@PrinceBarin77]

Very helpful. The size comparison with the 4 series is comical - as you say, the 4 is not exactly a small car 😂 These are a bargain as a company car - seriously considering it.

[@theChrisCroft]

I think the Audi is bigger than the 4 though? And has less room inside. But - looks better, in my opinion.

[@PrinceBarin77]

@@theChrisCroft indeed, I was just agreeing with the observation. As someone who owned a couple of 4 series coupes, it made me chuckle how much bigger the GT looks in the overhead shot. Have ultimately decided against the Audi GT since the rear bench area is just a little too small for what I need day to day.

[@jeff3941]

You didn't mention anything about massaging seats? That's my favorite feature on my 2023 Audi e-tron SUV

[@theChrisCroft]

yes - the passengers really like those. I'm not a big fan of being massaged, personally!

[@theChrisCroft]

oh yes, I forgot those. I'm not a huge fan - but my passengers do seem to like them, it's true!

[@southcoastvisionmrandrewtu4886]

Great video, I just put down a deposit and can’t wait to take delivery!

[@theChrisCroft]

OMG let us know how you get on!

[@southcoastvisionmrandrewtu4886]

It’s going great thanks, no regrets 2 months in! Stunning to look at (Suzuka Grey) and lovely to drive. It even smells good inside! Range could be better but that was expected. Tight multi-storey car parks are to be avoided where possible - no scratches yet but I’m sure it’ll happen before long. But overall, love it! You’ll probably see it around Bournemouth soon, if you haven’t already 😊

[@theChrisCroft]

@@southcoastvisionmrandrewtu4886 I've not seen a Sazuka grey one around here yet. Gas generally are still quite rare, which is nice. I've got three scratches on mine, one was my fault.... I agree, multi-storeys are out, for sure. It's a big beast....

[@davidlythgoe8478]

Just trying to choose between the e-Tron and Taycan. This has really been useful !

[@theChrisCroft]

You'll be happy with either I expect!