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2022 Audi RS e-tron GT: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT was an all-new model and the first year of its first generation in the U.S. Its headline change was the debut of Audi’s low-slung electric performance grand tourer.
About the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT
1st generation, first U.S. model year
Audi positions the RS e-tron GT as an all-electric grand tourer that combines supercar-level acceleration with the comfort and quietness needed for everyday driving and longer trips. Its core strengths are a low, dramatic four-door shape, dual-motor AWD, rapid high-voltage charging, and suspension hardware designed to deliver both secure handling and a smooth ride. It is the performance-focused choice for shoppers who want an EV without giving up Audi’s familiar cabin controls and luxury-car feel.
Audi positioned the RS e-tron GT as its top electric performance model for 2022, combining very quick acceleration with quiet driving and everyday comfort. The four-door sedan pairs a carbon-fiber roof and adaptive air suspension with heated sport seats, a 12.3-inch driver display, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and Bang & Olufsen surround audio.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The debut model uses dual electric motors and AWD, producing 590 horsepower in normal operation and up to 637 horsepower with launch control. It has a single-speed front drive and a two-speed rear transmission.
Styling
The first-generation model debuted with a low-slung four-door grand-touring body and a carbon-fiber roof.
Tech
Its 800-volt electrical system supports DC fast charging at up to 270 kW. The driver-focused cabin has a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 10.1-inch touchscreen.
Structural
The chassis uses standard three-chamber adaptive air suspension and a controlled rear differential that helps direct power between the rear wheels.
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Dual AC Electric Motors |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Front & Two-Speed Rear |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Horsepower | 590 hp |
| Torque | 612 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 9.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 in |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Electric Range | 232 |
| MPGe Combined | 81 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Alarm System | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Ventilated Front Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
Was 2022 the first model year for the Audi RS e-tron GT?
Yes. The 2022 RS e-tron GT was an all-new model and the first U.S. model year of Audi’s first-generation electric performance grand tourer.
How does the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT compare with the 2021 model?
There was no 2021 U.S. RS e-tron GT to compare with it. The model debuted for 2022 as a four-door electric performance sedan.
How much power does the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT make?
The 2022 RS e-tron GT produces 590 horsepower in normal operation and up to 637 horsepower during launch-control overboost. Its two electric motors provide AWD.
How fast can the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT charge?
The 2022 RS e-tron GT supports DC fast charging at up to 270 kW. It uses an 800-volt electrical system designed to handle that high charging rate.
What performance hardware is standard on the 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT?
The 2022 RS e-tron GT has three-chamber adaptive air suspension and a controlled rear differential as standard. The suspension adjusts the ride, while the differential helps distribute power between the rear wheels.
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Reviews
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