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Audi e-tron GT vs Tesla Model S (2021)

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Audie-tron GTTeslaModel S (2021)
Overview
Released2021June 2021
Performance
PowertrainElectricElectric
Power576–912 bhp676–1,019 bhp
0–62 mph2.5–4 s3.2 s
Top speed152–155 mph155–175 mph
Engine or motorsFront and rear motors, quattro. Standard output 503 PS (e-tron GT quattro), 592 PS (S), 775 PS (RS), 843 PS (RS performance); with launch control 584, 680, 857 and 925 PS. Power and 0–62 mph figures are with launch control; bhp converted from these PS figuresTesla’s 2021+ owner guide specifies permanent-magnet synchronous motors at both axles, with two carbon-fibre-wrapped rear motors on Plaid. The listed later European EV Database versions have 504 kW and 760 kW, converted to 676 and 1,019 bhp; these are not asserted as every launch-market specification.
Torque305 Nm front and 590 Nm rear (e-tron GT quattro), 740 Nm (S), 865 Nm (RS), 1,027 Nm (RS performance)–
Gearbox2-speed transmission on the rear axleSingle-speed fixed gear; front 7.56:1, rear 9.04:1 (Plaid 7.56:1)
Drivequattro four-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)361–385 miles373–403 miles
Battery97 kWh–
Fastest charging320 kW250 kW
Range detailWLTP combined: 377–385 miles (e-tron GT quattro), 365–374 miles (S), 358–367 miles (RS), 357–361 miles (RS performance); city up to 442 milesWLTP combined ratings for EV Database’s European 2024–2025 versions: 394–403 miles Dual Motor, depending on wheels, and 373 miles Plaid. Plaid’s maker-reported 2.1-second 0–62 mph claim excludes rollout; the database’s adjusted 2.4-second figure is estimated and omitted from the main field.
Charging800-volt system; 105 kWh gross, 97 kWh net battery; 11 kW AC (11 hours to full); DC up to 320 kW, 10–80% in 18 minutesEV Database lists 11 kW AC for the specified European versions. Car and Driver’s actual 2021 Plaid charging test reached 250 kW for about five minutes. Dual Motor’s database DC limit and both usable battery capacities are marked estimates and omitted. Tesla’s owner guide specifies 407 V nominal voltage.
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 3.4–3.5 miles/kWh (e-tron GT quattro), 3.3–3.4 (S), 3.2–3.3 (RS and RS performance)WLTP rated 282 Wh/mile (Dual Motor), 301 Wh/mile (Plaid) (EV Database)
CO2 emissions0 g/km at the tailpipe0 g/km
Practicality
BodySaloonSaloon
Seats55
Boot405 litres709 litres
Length5,004 mm5,021 mm
Width1,964 mm1,987 mm
WeightFrom 2,355 kg–
Boot405 litres (e-tron GT quattro) plus a 77-litre front boot; 350 litres (RS models)Tesla’s GB 2021+ guide: 709 litres behind the rear seats, 1,739 litres with them folded, and a separate 89-litre front boot. The 1,828-litre combined maximum includes the front boot.
Size5,004 mm long, 1,964 mm wide, 1,402 mm high; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 2,355 kg (e-tron GT quattro) to 2,395 kg (RS)5,021 mm long, 1,987 mm wide (2,189 mm with mirrors), 1,431 mm high with the air suspension at medium; 2,960 mm wheelbase; 12.3 m turning circle (Tesla owner's manual)
Release and generation details–Tesla confirms redesigned Model S deliveries began in Q2 2021; contemporaneous Reuters reporting confirms June customer handovers. Tesla’s January 2021 update explicitly says the Performance versions of Model S and Model X were replaced by tri-motor Plaid, supporting the link to the preceding 2019 generation without suggesting all versions immediately ceased sale. Auto Express tested UK left-hand-drive stock offered in 2023. Later configurations here precede the separate 2025 physical refresh.
Tech and safety
Infotainment–Centre touchscreen, driver display and a rear touchscreen; yoke or steering wheel; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Safety rating–Euro NCAP 5 stars (2022): adult occupant 94%, child occupant 91%, vulnerable road users 85%, safety assist 98%

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