Audi RS e-Tron GT 6 Month Review: Is It Really Worth £120,000? | 4K

[@AutoTraderTV]

What would you spend £120,000 on?

[@fritsmolenaar05]

McLaren MP4-12C or 650s

[@vaishnav0003]

On internal combustion car ❤

[@deanduke1785]

definitely a porsche....🌝

[@imSchwaggy]

F87 m2, with a 650hp ls7 that spins to 8500rpm. I actually plan to build one after I sell my 6.0 ls swapped e36. I want something newer, and dct. I had a supercharged e92 m3 and it was the best car I've owned. (Unfortunately it was 6mt)

[@colmcoakley3916]

fixing all the fluid leaks in my Alfa Romeo 159.

[@imSchwaggy]

Can watch this guy review cars for hours. Even when it's vehicles I've seen others speak about. It doesn't hit the same as when he does it.

[@mannienicholas3693]

I definitely agree with you

[@natewhite8845]

Same, this guy is top 3 for me

[@stuartconnor740]

🤮

[@ambessashield9360]

@@stuartconnor740you ok?

[@stuartconnor740]

@ambessashield9360 no not really - something I read made me feel sick - hence the emoj

[@ryadderdar991]

for me this is the best looking electric car to date, and powerful too

[@dantem306]

You think this looks better than the Taycan?

[@doctorbashir3497]

@@dantem306much

[@riesa85]

@@dantem306 E-Tron GT and Taycan being the same car underneath it's just a matter of taste, and you can't argue taste!

[@professionalyoutubecomment7272]

Yes you can. One looks like an ordinary car, one looks like a sports car.@@riesa85

[@publicsectordirect982]

Model S for me

[@ens8764]

This guy is legit, lit and has the charisma of a proper presenter. No.1 best automotive reviewer ever. Utterly GOAT. Very easy to learn from this guy.

[@williamdrijver4141]

Up to 50,000 dollar discount available on such an Audi if you lease it in the USA. Very little demand, massive depreciation.

[@jarrodmagnusson4101]

They can drop the price so much because they are basically a shell and a battery. There is no real value in the car.

[@01221984]

Plus 60 pounds to charge a battery. That’s 72 bucks!!

[@prasharanasinghe3344]

Used these cars are going for like 80k. It's funny since the Tesla Model S plaid used is also right around 80k. Two different types of cars, but all heavily depreciating. Shows how volatile the EV market is. Rs6's are still going cor about 120k lightly used, and remain one of the least depreciating modern audis.

[@hassanger8128]

I got mine for $44K with 16k miles from Rochester dealership. I still have $4K tax credit this year. So, $40k for this car in like new condition isn't bad, is it it?

[@ParkslopeDope]

You got a branded title car then, nowhere in the country is this car going for less than $63k and that's for the lowest spec. version and that was with low miles. If you got the e-tron GT for $44k you should sell it immediately because you can nearly double your money and still have money left over to buy another @@hassanger8128

[@QuantumS1ngularity]

I actually like Audi not going full on into developing an entire infotainment system. No matter what car you produce it's always the case that by the end of the production, the system and the apps on it are already outdated. Android and iOS apps are moving at lightspeed and there is no point of racing against them. Simple Android Auto and Apple Carplay is more than enough. They are basically offering you wireless displays to which you can connect your phone to your car. It can't get any more personalized than that.

[@NyashaM]

Unless you use android automotive. It will always be up to date

[@MartinzW]

While you are right, Renault did it right with making agreement together with Google and Qualcomm for a great Android Automotive system. Volvo did it right too by going with Android Automotive. And it is still possible to develop an entire infotainment system that is solid on your own with proper investment and strategy. So Audi has a choice and it has opted for bad, stable system and just using your phone. For 120k car, that's cheap approach.

[@jonlikesplanes]

The main reason I love Audi interiors is they actually put buttons for climate control and some other things so it makes it easier to operate. That’s one of the big reasons I chose to buy my a5.

[@Bruce4lmighty]

@@jonlikesplanesI agree with you that buttons need to be tactile not touch screen. My wife’s E-tron launch edition has no buttons anywhere, just 3 touch screens 👍🏻

[@QuantumS1ngularity]

@@MartinzW It may be cheap yes, but it will still provide the same functionality you phone has 5-10-15 years down the road as long as it meets the minimal requirements. Just sit inside a Volvo XC90 from 2018. It already feels outdated looking at the design of the screen and the system menus. To be kept modern, it will require a team of developers constantly updating the firmware and that goes against the manufacturer's interest - why would people buy their new model if the old one provides the same features?

[@bernardgombault]

I owned this car since 10 month and 16 000 km and I am very happy with it! It is a great pleasure to drive it in every type of road. And the last but not the least, i love very much its design!

[@warhammerfaction]

Going to look at one next week

[@Aggie4life77]

Why did you only drive for 10 months? You couldn’t even make it a year? lol!

[@sopuruoti320]

you must have money lol

[@setsunaes]

Not long ago I used to think that the Taycan was the most beautiful car I have seen and that I can actually buy, BUT having seen an e-tron I must say it has grown in me. I do want one, they look absolutely fantastic.

[@lynnepage8057]

We have the RS e-tron GT. It is a phenomenal car to drive. Started with a Tesla but not for long. Sensors were not much good for safety. This car even slams the breaks on if something has suddenly appeared behind you when reversing plus 360 degree view of the car and heads-up. Amazing safety features. Agree about the phone charging but if phone is cable charging the car reminds you that your phone is still in the car when you go to leave. Build quality is brilliant. Operating system could do with some updating. Audi has been a bit lazy and money pinching here. Have never thought of increasing power to overtake as have always found enough power from just being electric but I am not a boy racer.

[@richardchester2148]

Great video and glad you enjoyed your time with the RS e-tron GT. Love mine and agree with your observations (although I've yet to injure myself on the door handle). Depreciation is probably the biggest issue with EV's across the board at the minute as you say. I was lucky to get a fairly hefty discount on my ex demo Carbon Vorsprung back in March but I'd be loathed to buy a brand new one at the minute. Winter range for those that have asked in the comments is mid 200's. Charged mine to 80% last night and it's showing 210 miles available. The non RS one I had did around 240-50 on 100% in winter (this'll be my first winter with the RS so happy to report back, but so far no issues with expected vs reported range).

[@FloatingWeeds2]

Yeah I have one too. I have had my shirt caught on the edge of the door itself. I won't be buying another VW product after this because it has a good percentage of the quality control issues I've had for decades with German vehicles.

[@jimmymcgill5572]

is it a massive difference in acceleration between rs and non rs? i drove the non rs and while it is fast, it wasnt as "breathtaking" as i thought it would be

[@FloatingWeeds2]

@@jimmymcgill5572 I bought it when supply was still tight and Audi only had the top end package. I almost bought the gv60 but they were marking up 10k at the dealer level whereas Audi was just limiting to the high margin packages. I felt it was fair at the time. But 160 fell to 80 in no time. I feel played. And the car isn't even that well built. Numerous issues so far, from the seat ventilation fan vibrating to the audio repeatedly skipping whether directly connected or on Bluetooth. I won't buy another German car. Edit; Forgot to answer your question haha. I didn't even get to try the non RS but I wouldn't have bought anything slower or shorter range because then there would've been a chasm between that and the competition regarding those basics. To be honest, I was obsessing over cars and it was taking me away from my work. I thought if I went nuts just this once I could destroy the car shopping bug. And frankly it didn't work. You know what did? Traveling to Europe and Japan where you don't need a car. I find myself loving these train systems and the fact I'm getting in an extra 8k or more steps a day because of this method of getting around, it's completely changed my perspective on personal transportation.

[@richardchester2148]

@@jimmymcgill5572 90% of the time there's not a massive amount of difference acceleration wise for most daily driving applications (unless you're launching all the time which I'm not). When you do really want to step on it though, the RS does have the edge both performance and handling wise.

[@mikadavies660]

Given £120,000 I would buy a Smart #1 Brabus and a Second-hand 911. As the daily drive would be practical, cheap, fast and fun. Then the weekend car would be a beautiful sounding Porsche.

[@peterlloyd6337]

What I like the most about it is that for an electric car it does not look hideous which most electric cars certainly do!

[@markwoods8898]

Great review. Being realistic, the RS7 (the comparison) would need refuelling at less than 300 miles, and at that distance we all need a decent break, so the time constraint becomes almost irrelevant. Rory is easily best car journalist on you tube!! Thankyou.

[@SteveMayzak]

Agreed. Only issue is the reliability of charging stations. Long way to go there but I’m hopeful

[@JeanPineau44]

Except that it's a 25min break every 350km, and that it costs you noticeably more than diesel. On the paper EV range is okay, if you occasionally do big mileage it can be okay, but for a person who actually needs a GT to do big mileage every week that is just not good enough. A 320d will do a thousand km on a single tank : you drive and drive, never thinking about range, until it finally warns you that you're low, and you still have 150km. It's just a thing that happens sometimes, the car goes "ding", you go to a station when you see one, 5min fill-up and let's go. It is never a worry. Whereas with EV you kind of have to make sure you got range, plan your breaks... And God forbid you couldn't, or simply forgot to charge up the day before your trip. EVs are fun, some people don't mind the range tradeoff, but for some it is just not a great experience outside of the daily commute. Not to mention, a used 320d costs 15k€...

[@markwoods8898]

@@JeanPineau44 agreed. But I was trying to offer a similar example. Price, size, performance. The man that buys a Audi etron GT won’t be buying a £15k 150000 mile 320d. At least make it comparible.

[@Pete_1986]

​@@markwoods8898except the RS7 takes 2 minutes to fill instead of 25.

[@markwoods8898]

@@Pete_1986 I get that. But the comparison is refuelling after a long journey. We all need a break. Plus you can’t refuel a rs7 while you sleep. Don’t get me wrong, I think EV’s are a fad.The Betamax era!! Biofuels are the answer. Porsche has already developed one. And once it can be massed produced the EV Agenda will be over. 2028! Put it in your diary!! How many will have burst into flames by then??

[@blooms1874]

So, I have had my RS e-tron for 11 months now, clocked up 8300 enjoyable miles. Lucky enough to have a home charger backed up by solar panels and a battery and have only used external charges a handful of times. I agree with a lot of your comments, but not once caught my hand in the door handle…! I am 6ft 3 and 16 stone, car is massively comfortable and rear passengers generally ok provided they are not as big as me. 100% charge - summer 286 miles and winter 245 miles. Performance, the RS button would be a great shout, but even in comfort mode, the thing is a beast and blows any overtaking manoeuvre in a blink of an eye. My on board timer has clocked my RS 0-60 at 2.9 seconds on several occasions and as you said, it can do it over and over again. Pricey car, thank god for tax relief as I bought mine through my business…! I love the fact it is uncommon, especially the RS and you don’t see many in the road. I have people videoing and taking photos as I drive it…! Not regretted having mine at any point but not looking forward to the insurance renewal as I have heard they have shot up…..!

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Can I ask - why didn’t you get the Taycan instead ? Audi has ridiculous (good and bad) styling - but can’t see me swerving the Porsche to buy an Audi

[@blooms1874]

@@JIMMYHIBBS1 hi. I test drive the Taycan 4s and Turbo s, and then the Audi. My preference, I liked the Audi body more, the build quality was a little better and the ride was just that little bit more comfortable. In saying that, one of my friends has just taken delivery of his next gen Taycan and that is a marked improvement on the original release. Either way, it isn’t a Tesla…..!

[@supersploon4177]

This is in my top 3 best looking cars on the market right now. Definitely going to buy one once they depreciated some more, doesn't even have to be an RS version

[@DouglasJWalker]

I like the idea of a boost button for overtaking. This car needs it

[@richardchester2148]

It's the one thing that's oddly missing. My previous S4 had a shortcut button which could be used to cycle through the Drive Select modes but weirdly on both my previous non-RS equipped and now RS GT, it doesn't allow for that selection... To be honest, even in Efficiency mode, this thing is a rocket ship and has no real issues overtaking wise, but button wise they've missed a trick with that one (first world problems though admittedly).

[@robertide5182]

That’s what the accelerator pedal is for.

[@richardchester2148]

@@robertide5182 True, but there’s a difference between the Efficiency mode and the other modes on a GT (Efficiency prioritises mainly the front motor) 😉

[@TestTest12332]

@@richardchester2148 The software should be smart enough that if you absolutely floor it, it switches to the fastest mode it has. "Soft" or "Eco" modes are fine and well, but when was the last time you floored the accelerator on those? If you put a brick on the gas pedal, that automatically means you mean business and the car should respond accordingly.

[@richardchester2148]

@@TestTest12332 As you asked, recently (this evening) on Efficiency mode as it happens. As I say, it's a rocket ship in all modes.

[@gandalfkenobi007]

Such a positive, honest and professional review. I've seen half a million car reviews but none like this. Watched right through it. Well done, you deserve to be proud of yourself for this.

[@AutoTraderTV]

🙏🏾

[@oberonstoilov1489]

Great review as per usual! I really like that you took the effort to do a long-term review. Keep up the phenomenal work, and some of the best presentation out there Rory🙌

[@eugene0007]

You can press the Drive Select button repeatedly to cycle through the drive modes. No need to touch the screen.

[@sydwellsithole4433]

Awesome long-term review Rory. I think the reason the screens haven't frozen is because Audi stuck with the tried and tested, no fancy, new fangled stuff

[@taidee]

I like the layout of the screens in this car, I hate the screen on a lot of the new cars, the ones you find sitting on top of the dashboard like they were an afterthought. Nice car. I think GT is more about the fact that you can do the long distance without filling tired while keeping up the pace. A lot of GTs also have big engines which means they tend to drink a lot, so it's not travel without fill ups along the way.

[@autoframed]

I went on a road trip for 5 days with this car and I agree with everything here. It does have small flaws but overall you just end up loving this car! It's really good and everybody's lookign at it. I met plenty of people that just wanted to talk about the car.

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

Its sure looks good. I saw one in a cherry red colour. If i weren't at work at the time, i'd have lingered a while longer to admire it.

[@t1328]

Fantastic review as always Rory. I have a regular 2019 e-from 55, and it does have a sports selection on the gear shifter that you can use in any driving mode. Too bad they didn’t add that to the far more expensive and nicer GT model.

[@Shadow_Wraith]

My god, £60 to fill the battery for up to 218 miles. That'd be £25 for my Dacia Sandero diesel. For £60 of diesel I could get just over 500 miles! Madness.

[@thelifeofbatteries2603]

yeah but you drive a Sandero 🤣🤣, i fill my GT at home for a tenner - with all the home savings then the road trip costs are irrelevant as it all balances out. for £60 spent at home i can do 1500 miles

[@Shadow_Wraith]

@@thelifeofbatteries2603 Can't be UK electricity prices, 1500 miles, not a chance. A car is a car to me, Sandero or otherwise I couldn't give a fudge. The upside is a Sandero is a damn sight cheaper to buy and run 😎

[@JohnJones-k9d]

@@thelifeofbatteries2603 most of these cars are leased. Leasing is for people with low salaries and idiots. I buy cars for cash, Last expensive car I bought for cash was a 911 in 2002 for 55K. Since then have never spent that much on a car again. You can’t ever use the capability plus the difference is just not worth it.

[@tassos2011]

That’s Ferrari cost per mile territory 😮

[@VGILee]

@countryside_guy You can if your provider has a cheap night rate option, for 4-6 hours. We charge our Tesla Model 3 Performance and BMW i3S Range Extender for just 9p per kWH!!! We haven’t bothered putting solar panels on the new house we moved into because of this, although we could and, in conjunction with a home battery, you could effectively use that 9p rate or less for the whole day. The only way the ‘system’ doesn’t work perfectly is if you’re doing two big trips in a row and your cheap hours aren’t enough to give you the juice for the second journey, then you’d have to top up at the higher rate or at the Tesla Supercharger network which is on average about 40p per kWH depending on the time of day. For us this basically never happens, so the only times we pay more than 9p are when we go on a very long journey and use the Supercharger network. But for like 95% of our mileage if not more in the Tesla (and 100% in the i3S), we’re paying 9p. There’s no combustion-powered car that comes close.

[@jostv.2726]

One way to avoid the handpinching doorhandle is to rif it out. Okay, jokes aside. If you open it with the left hand you automatically look over your shoulder, which also avoids collisions with pedestrians and people on bicycles. This is something people teach more and more, after making this a routine it is quite helpful ") Thank you for this video!^^ I like your style of moderating and the car is so cool as well:D

[@richardadams9365]

Isn't this what the wing mirror's for?

[@doalwa]

I’ve seen this car quite a few times on the road here in Germany and every time I do, I stop and stare. It’s a gorgeous design, unfortunate held back a bit by its aging tech and the insane price.

[@graemecollie9233]

Great review Rory. The main point I find flawed with most reviews is the point of comparison and for the RS GT, you are one of the first who is spot on with the ICE equivalent comparison, which is the RS7 (S7 for the GT). Not a model 3, an MG4, a Dacia Sandero, a 320d, a Hilux., a 4.0 twin turbo 600bhp gas guzzling V8. I'd love to see a diesel Hilux gap a Senna or do 0-62 in less than 3 seconds, forgive me if I don't hold my breath whilst waiting... Can't say I've had the door handle issue you have, that's definitely a 'you' thing. I also suspect with EV tech, most are thinking that the car should be a tech fest like Tesla but I'm happy with the tech in the Audi; basic, doesn't go wrong, focus is on the driving. The phone storage thing is an inconvenience, then again I normally put mine in my pocket so I'm not tempted to handle it whilst driving and wireless Android works really well. The first world problem I have is the lack of steering wheel drive select button but after 18 months, pressing the button on the centre console without looking is 2nd nature. In 'comfort' like 'dynamic' you get full beans acceleration anyway, only in efficiency with the front motor deactivated are you somewhat limited for overtakes. Audi press really let you down as they should have given you an Audi charge card like all customers get. Ultra rapid charging is 30p / kWh at Ionity, c.40p/kWh at Fastned / Shell and others. If you do charge at a public charger at 69p+ / kWh it does make these comparatively as expensive as ICE to refuel however I can get the same number of miles in 2 public charging sessions of my RS GT as I did in one tank of fuel in an RS7 and the cost is about £35-45 in it as opposed to £120+ in the RS7. And there's next to no maintenance / servicing costs with the EV. As for GT capability, easily done a trip from the North East of England to Paul Ricard Circuit and back in the RS GT; yes I had 9 charging stops, probably only 2 more than I would have stopped anyway (long gone are the days of me doing 500+ mile non-stop trips, the human element precludes that now!) and added about 60 minutes onto the journey time in an ICE car. Only had to queue for a charger once, ironically in the UK! Had one range anxiety moment in 18 months of driving. Range itself, up to 310 miles in summer, closer to 180-200 in the winter sub 5 degree temperatures. The boot could be bigger for sure, tyres are an issue because of the weight of the car on them. Most who 'own' these cars or RS6/7 / M5/6 / GT63S lease and if you are fortunate enough to be a company car owner or better still, the owner of the company, the EV equivalent is an absolute no brainer.

[@Under_Construction100]

More of these long-termers, please 🙏🏾

[@marsEv310]

These have depreciated 50% in a year; you can pick one up for half MSRP a year old and 3k miles on it

[@Bruce4lmighty]

It will half in value in another 12 months too… 👍🏻

[@johnrich6928]

Appreciate a good review, as always. My only only criticism would be about the gushing praise for the car's 'excellent reliability', any modern car at that price only 6 months old should by showing no sign of issues.....in my most humble opinion.

[@AutoTraderTV]

Should….. but you’d be very surprised. Hence the praise where it’s due.

[@patrickswagner1007]

Love the review sir! Have owned a 22 Prem (just below RS) for 22k miles from new. It’s my daily driver. I’m 6’5” and all legs, but find it comfortable. Getting in-out of such a low car can be tricky. The car is solid, but it has had some major recalls and failures (heater recall, brakes repairs {no recall}. There is no over-the -air software update I think to support the dealership model. That force us back to dealership for software which is crazy, but I get it. This review some what matches my is real life experiences. It frank and honest,but I think he nip-pic on stuff that just doesn’t matter. *Never had issue with door handle pitching me, I agree not good if it happens. *True there is no good spot to put phone. I put my IP+ on the floor or on passenger seat. * the phone charger in the compartment is crappy. Over heats like other car due to lack of ventilation. IP+ in case is too large and not worth hassle. I use a cable plugged into back seat. * tires are pricey but you can find reasonable options. *deprecation/loss of value hit is real and bad. Cost of doing business to a degree. I wished I had leased, water up the bridge at this point. *range is better than Audi advertise which is better than not getting what was advertised. * tech is basic, but not horrible. The MMI system could use some improvements. You have to repeatedly reset or acknowledge app updates. I love the car, but she ain’t perfect. Would still take it over any Telsa model. I would still chose GT over Taycan because of external profile and internal layout (lack of buttons).

[@dejanzelko8361]

Great video Rory. One comment - I use my front trunk in my Audi for my cables and car tools or other stuff i need to maintain the car. So the back trunk in empty for other stuff 😊

[@Encyledus]

That does make the most sense lol

[@Meeckle]

You are a very good presenter. Just thought I'd tell you that, because it's nice to be nice.

[@AutoTraderTV]

Thank you

[@Obitdf]

Wish audi would have stock a V8 engine in it. It would have sell like hot cakes because it’s still the best looking audi to date .

[@AutoTraderTV]

It already sells more than any of Audi’s V8s. Very few people buy V8s any more.

[@racekar80]

The problem with this and it’s sister the Tycan is that the interior is too dam small for the size of the car. If your 6’ and position the seat to be in a comfortable position, no one can sit behind you. It becomes a 3 person sedan. And the rear is so tight to begin with. A Panamerica is huge inside as a comparison.

[@reforze6849]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but you don’t need a RS button on the steering wheel once your in drive if you push the shifter back towards the (D) again, that puts the car in dynamic/sport.

[@georgenero6694]

Bro, I must admit it was theeee best review, all points which you mentioned are practical for everyone, SUPERLIKE my friend, great job !

[@neko_ek6]

I like the fact that they didnt go overboard with tech, a good sound system is all the tech i need

[@countryman8782]

Awesome review! Clicked as soon as I saw your video. I love this car, beautiful both outside and inside. the second hand value is a steal! Also love your content! Keep up the good work.❤

[@raymck2115]

You are the best reviewer on KZbin, so well done. I got an E-Tron, and I can't get more than 200 miles from a full charge, but it not very often I need more in a signal journey. but it is a great car and so comfortable. I love to have a GT but not in my price range

[@nsb1524]

Your explanations are exceptional and willing to listen more and more. Not less or not more. Keep it up. Thanks.

[@pjroberts2010]

Firstly, I'd like to highlight the issues in the video. The person is complaining about the simplicity of opening the bonnet, which seems easy to me. However, they fail to address the significant inconvenience of charging these vehicles - a major concern. I recently test-drove both this car and the Taycan, considering them for a company car purchase. However, I must express that they are not worth the investment and could potentially be the worst business decision you could make. After dedicating two weeks to researching electric vehicles (EVs), I can confidently state that they are not a wise choice, both in terms of cost and hassle. These cars depreciate by half within a year and are challenging to sell due to a lack of private buyers; it seems individuals are simply not embracing EVs, only businesses. Car manufacturers are aware of this trend, evident in the exorbitant prices they set. They capitalise on businesses utilising new cars for a 100% capital allowance, thus inflating the prices accordingly. Beyond the initial high purchase cost, EVs also prove more expensive to charge compared to traditional combustion engines. While some tariffs may temporarily offer favorable rates, the average charging rate for home charging is 30 kW. A full charge at 30 kW would cost £28, yet only achieving 200 miles on the motorway is optimistic. If you require regular long-distance travel, a full daily charge becomes necessary. In contrast, my diesel vehicle is considerably more economical. Dealerships often overlook efficiency concerns, but I'm here to caution you to scrutinise these aspects because all EVs are costly to run. I strongly advise individuals/businesses to do the maths and steer clear of such investments. ADDED NOTE And, If you need to use a public charger at 70p per kWh, that would cost you £65.10 for an RS GT model. Additionally, bear in mind that during winter, you are likely to only achieve around 200 miles on a single charge. This is not a sound business decision, and in the long run, not only will you incur significant financial losses, but you will also encounter difficulty selling your car as there will be limited demand. This explains the significant depreciation you're witnessing.

[@RichardNelson-h4b]

@pjroberts2010 Great comment finally someone with sense

[@pjroberts2010]

I forgot to mention car insurance. Another aspect that reviewers often overlook is car insurance. Insurance companies generally don't like Electric Vehicles (EVs), particularly for sports cars, and this is evident in the associated quotes. I recently obtained a quote, and it exceeded £1000, even with 15 years of no claims. It's quite staggering.@@RichardNelson-h4b

[@Sam-kx7jc]

£60 to recharge the battery?! I thought one of the main positives for EVs was that they were cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars…

[@keithronson2624]

Rory. Great long term review. £120,000 Insane! Just not for everyone...any one? Certainly better than the jelly mould Porsche it is based on. As for the Tesla.... not in the same league. Just buy a 208e and bank the rest for a rainy day.

[@laurencejenner1127]

That’s fine. Audi can have their 20,000 hand crafted “luxury” EV sales, the rest of us will enjoy our Tesla Model 3s that go further, are just as fast, more efficient and 1/3 the price.

[@Art-Sin]

​@laurencejenner1127 completely agree amd the tech is still MUCH better in the Tesla. Drive a Model X btw.

[@edwarddelderfield]

Great, in depth review Rory. Love this guy.

[@ipb1966]

“Price to fill the battery” is irrelevant. It depends on the size of the battery. Just like comparing fuel tank sizes on ICE cars. The important thing is efficiency and hence price per mile.

[@derekporter66]

So 280 miles for 60 pound. Still isn't great

[@jm-alan]

This is my ideal spec for an e-Tros GT. Black over red is the perfect setup for any luxury stealth missile

[@RB-lt8kt]

Yes like the Taycan it charges quickly but that also damages the battery shortening its life which reduce the maximum range over time. If you want to keep your EV don't rapid charge it. Many used EV cars have been rapid charged especially lease and company cars as the owner only has the car for 3 years and doesn't care about the battery.

[@priyanshuaswal1235]

Bro your revwing style with driving is a gamechanger for your changer belive me 🎉🎉❤❤

[@matthijs3134]

Filming with a polfilter ~ even better video quality! Love watching the autotrader stuff!

[@timothyjoe5343]

Love honest reviews - thank you.

[@DarkSphinxx]

whatever RORY is being paid, it needs to be DOUBLED because he is amazing at reviewing cars, best in the world - dont lose him autotrader

[@deanbush]

I love the exterior style and design of this Audi e-Tron! For my Tesla Model S, it was touch-free on the outside. I could open AND close the boot or the bonnet by using the fob. It was great! I now have a 2025 Porsche Taycan which is way behind Tesla. The Taycan bonnet is like you said; you can use a hand gesture to pop the hood but it doesn't actually open all the way as Tesla's does. Porsche's boot also opens and closes all the way with a foot gesture, but you have to move your foot very slowly for it to work.

[@abcdssabcdss8313]

I be honest,I see it in tunel from my truck and I did not know,what make is it and what car is that but I love it from first glance. I wouldn't buy new as no way to afford it but bit used one I would luck forward. I got know thos model by registration plate, and I was shockingly happy to see it and happy to know,what it was up front o me ;) If I ever have chance to have itI will go for it. Thanks for review,really it was pleasure to watch it. Thanks.

[@malligrub]

nice but my 2023 S3 has the exact dashboard, cockpit and interface with the exception that it's also got the traditional wireless charging tray much more accessible under the centre console without the faffing around here. It makes the S3 great value, but for double the price you should be getting a completely bespoke and unique interior in the E-tron GT, not the entry level performance hatchback interior

[@thescallytrader]

I've had 330 miles out of my Tesla Model 3 - Liverpool to Bristol and Back on 435 worth of fuel. steady 65mph. 1% left in the end.

[@luxorcephrenSE23]

How on earth is this car £120k???? Pricing of cars is just ridiculous. And certain brands are just over charging.

[@theicemario15]

Now that is a cool EV, not the stupidly tall Teslas everyone is buying these days. Love the red leather interior 👍🏻

[@Luigifazz]

Saw one on the street afew weeks back in the same colour, looks amazing but after this good review I wouldn´t by it.

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

It actually makes sense to put your phone out of sight, as you’ll not be tempted to use it while driving. I like that.

[@ilandman4evr]

More of these long-term vids please! Enjoyed it. Good job you

[@joshuad8478]

I got me a storm trooper for Christmas, and it's nice, but not as comfortable as the A8L it replaced. I love the instant power

[@BigMacProDaddy]

This is an amazingly beautiful automobile

[@cafe405]

Look at the 2nd hand values and the question is easily answered.

[@JordieG8]

I remember just 2 years ago, all the level 2 chargers around me were free, but now you’re paying 2-4 dollars an hour to use them. Depending on the charge rate, they’re more expensive than putting fuel in a reasonably efficient ICE vehicle.

[@hkad6252]

The most beautiful car on the market.

[@chrisgormley7939]

Rory Reid, excellent review. You are an amazingly natural presenter, which is, very difficult to pull off… you either have it or you don’t 😊. For me you’re a top mainstream motor journalist like Mat Watson carwow, then slightly smaller channels than you, like Chris Harris collecting cars, Jamie Sonuga officially gassed, and much smaller channels like Ginny Buckley from electrifying. Credit where it’s due 👍, well done mate, just subscribed

[@Mrjoaobmarques]

Great review, as always from Rory...

[@lefuedebout]

Buying this car new is reserved for companies which can enjoy tax benefits from it. I love the car but would only buy second-hand. However, Audi, like most manufacturers, seems obsessed with black interiors. ( I've found 95%+ cars on resale have black interiors). As cars with black interiors can quickly get hot in summer ( or in warmer climates ) and as EV batteries punish you for using the A/C, the range is going to be adversely affected when it's on. So why no light interiors? Great video BTW.

[@KiwanukaKenneth-i6w]

i personally think the wireless charging is a good feature to keep away the phone whilst you drive and yes figure out a way to open the door without getting injured.

[@clubsobri]

Beautiful car. As more used ones make it on the market, I totally see this being my future car. Hopefully near-future car :)

[@danimper2517]

11:25 you can get a taycan with the same mechanical cap or “door” for the charging port. If you get the motorised one you loose the fender opening

[@matthijs3134]

9:50 PPF is the way to go with these piano black interiors! 👌 keeps it in mint condition!

[@marktyers69]

Picking mine up on Monday. Ascari Blue. Standard, not the RS.

[@David-xh9cw]

Man like Rors! God damn that's a good car review :)

[@MegaRetr]

Great video Rory.

[@roarbahamut9866]

The problem with the E-Tron is, that you can get a Taycan for about the same amount of money. In both cases Id go for a 1-2 year old used one, but the Taycan still takes the cake imo.

[@youtubebob123]

As someone who actually bought the GT instead of the Taycan, i'll tell you why. The porsche wasn't as good a drive, i tried the Taycan, expected it to be epic, and was quite frankly disappointed, the GT though was love at first sight/drive.

[@stanlee3619]

​@@youtubebob123What specifically made the Porsche a worse drive?

[@youtubebob123]

@@stanlee3619hard for me to describe exactly what it was about the driving experience i had 5 months ago. There were specific things, like i did a fast turn and it lost traction on the rear tires (that were not worn and it was dry), and i was very disappointed with that. Then there was the driving experience on the motorway, where it was...fine, but the GT just feels better, more comfortable. I test drove a 4s with the performance battery, so very close in configuration to the GT, only difference was the GT had rear wheel steering - and maybe that was all the difference, but subjectively it didn't feel that way. I should mention that the GT when i test drove, had tires that were completely worn down, and it was still a great drive. Driving the Taycan i actually felt like it wasn't much better than the tesla model 3 i had at the time.

[@stanlee3619]

@@youtubebob123 Thanks really for your detailed explanation, I really appreciate your time.

[@graemecollie9233]

@roarbahamut9866 The reality is you can't, once you option the equivalent Taycan (either 4S or Turbo) to have the same level of equipment as the RS/GT they cost more. Been there, did the comparison, took the RS GT. Taycan does have better driving dynamics but they are 10 a penny, have more build quality issues as a consequence of volume and who really wants to control the direction of the air your vents blow through a touchscreen, let alone the temperature and intensity of it.

[@benramin7797]

Right hand pushes the door via the handle, left hand reaches over your body to work the door release latch. That’s why you are getting pinched. That being said, it shouldn’t pinch you even if you open the door wrong. No location to put the phone where you can mess with it easily while driving is 100% correct. That way you don’t kill me when you are on your phone instead of driving. All manufacturers should be liable for distracted driving accidents if they give you handy to reach while driving phone holsters.

[@sebastianstoica578]

This is the best looking Audi by far.

[@alexjaybrady]

They should do an Avant wagon like the Taycan Turismo it would be brilliant! You could fit 3 lawnmowers in it!

[@budwise7332]

Great vid. I'm really not a fan of EVs. I will buy petrol until I can't.

[@slamordie]

Ive nust ordered mine to arrive in April and reviews like this get me giddy. The bad and the uglies mentioned just dont bother me too much... Except maybe having the seat down to get the golf clubs in! First electric car, so why not get the best one out there 😍

[@amythicalcreature]

If I had to rank the EVs by looks it would go: 1. Audi E-Tron GT 2. Porsche Taycan 3. BMW I-series 4. Tesla Model S3XY Performance/Plaids 5. Mercedes EVs

[@asims1988]

I saw a 2022 model for less then 60k.thinking about pulling the trigger

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@DeeKay1911]

Will say, that the front boot is great for additional stuff in my Tesla and charging cables. If I have a trunk full of luggage and the cables is underneath the floor, it's not really practical

[@DieselPower1968]

Rory you didn't mention in any detail about the infrastructure of charging points..were all your visits straight in and charge or did you ever have to wait..plus was every charger you went to working..great video from you as always 👍

[@TKSouthAfrica]

I just love it when we connect to cars emotionally particularly after a long term with the car

[@timothyshanks6799]

better than my model 3 for efficiency pretty good for what it is and the size of it

[@MrModikoe]

Audi just does very beautiful cars without looking like they tryin too much & that's why im a die hard fan..

[@MrGMawson2438]

Cheers mate great review

[@williesjohnson2673]

thanks bro, pretty timely and informative, the length of time sitting waiting on recharge however . . . i dunno

[@car_photographic]

Had it for a year and it’s a great car. I kinda miss it.

[@FloatingWeeds2]

I have this same car. It is the least problematic of all German cars I've owned in the tropics. More a fan of the new Genesis style, and almost went with the GV60 Advanced (I think that's what the top trim was called) but ended my day wanting something a little sleeker. What ended up swaying me to plunk down double the cost were the massaging front seats and status factor. I keep eying the RR & Bentley websites while waiting for a proper EV, but this car will do for now. My main complaint with it is the low range when actually pushing electrons thru the battery as you'd expect to do in an RS. Holds the road well but honestly I've had a lot more fun around corners in much cheaper, far less performant vehicles. I'll answer any questions anyone has.

[@pietervl1877]

Fabulous car and a great video as always. Keep it up!

[@rollamichael]

Very nice review!

[@colingroves335]

£120.000 for 280 miles if everything is turned off, and at least £60 to charge for such a short range, just put £60 in my Scirocco R which gives me 500 miles range, nice looking car though and nice review.

[@clippers4me]

For the range and price I don't think it's worth it for that price point but I say it's such a damn sexy car. If the range is at least 300 miles I would buy it.

[@bekindandmerciful5145]

brilliant commentary and great car