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Audi offers $20K off the e-tron GT - is it enough to outrun Tesla Model S Plaid?
There's a popular idiom that states, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." But in the case of the ever-competitive electric car market, Audi seems to be taking a slightly different approach: "If you can't beat 'em, undercut 'em." Or at least try.
Audi's aggressive move comes in the form of a hefty discount available to US customers - up to €19,000 off its 2023 RS e-tron GT. Audi hopes that this price slash positions the e-tron GT as a direct rival to the behemoth in the segment, Tesla’s Model S Plaid. One could almost feel the shade Audi is desperately trying to throw.
So, what's on the table? The RS e-tron GT boasts an impressive array of features. From e-torque vectoring, the famous Quattro AWD, to a lightning-fast launch control trying to contain all of the 646 hp, that rockets the car from 0-60 mph in a scant 3.1 seconds. Under the hood, or rather, in the chassis, sits a 93 kWh lithium-ion battery, capable of delivering up to 383 km of EPA-rated range. In a hurry? The fast charge feature juices the battery from 10% to 80% in just 17 minutes - as long as you can find a 270 kW DC charger.
Inside the vehicle, Audi doesn't skimp on luxury. The cabin exudes that premium performance aura Audi is known for, complete with a customizable 12.3-inch digital instrument known as Audi’s Virtual Cockpit Plus. The design ensures drivers and their companions sit in a snug, sporty position. Of course, the ubiquitous wide center tunnel remains present, alongside the RS model's standard flat-bottomed steering wheel - fitted with a range of multifunction buttons.
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There's a popular idiom that states, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." But in the case of the ever-competitive electric car market, Audi seems to be taking a slightly different approach: "If you can't beat 'em, undercut 'em." Or at least try.
Audi's aggressive move comes in the form of a hefty discount available to US customers - up to €19,000 off its 2023 RS e-tron GT. Audi hopes that this price slash positions the e-tron GT as a direct rival to the behemoth in the segment, Tesla’s Model S Plaid. One could almost feel the shade Audi is desperately trying to throw.
So, what's on the table? The RS e-tron GT boasts an impressive array of features. From e-torque vectoring, the famous Quattro AWD, to a lightning-fast launch control trying to contain all of the 646 hp, that rockets the car from 0-60 mph in a scant 3.1 seconds. Under the hood, or rather, in the chassis, sits a 93 kWh lithium-ion battery, capable of delivering up to 383 km of EPA-rated range. In a hurry? The fast charge feature juices the battery from 10% to 80% in just 17 minutes - as long as you can find a 270 kW DC charger.
Inside the vehicle, Audi doesn't skimp on luxury. The cabin exudes that premium performance aura Audi is known for, complete with a customizable 12.3-inch digital instrument known as Audi’s Virtual Cockpit Plus. The design ensures drivers and their companions sit in a snug, sporty position. Of course, the ubiquitous wide center tunnel remains present, alongside the RS model's standard flat-bottomed steering wheel - fitted with a range of multifunction buttons.
Audi offers $20K off the e-tron GT - is it enough to outrun Tesla Model S Plaid?
Audi slashes prices on its e-tron GT range in the US, challenging Tesla’s Model S Plaid in the high-stakes electric car market.
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