AUDI RS E-TRON GT

Audi has already fulfilled its ‘big electric SUV’ brief in the almighty E-tron, and now it feels the time is right to spice things up a little with the launch of its RS E-tron GT – a performance saloon that packs a staggering 646hp, allowing it to rocket from 0-62mph in just 3.3 seconds.

Keen followers of the automotive news feed will already know that this vehicle shares a bunch of its parts with Porsche, and specifically the Taycan, but don’t think they’ve merely re-badged it (you fool). The RS E-tron GT will be built alongside the R8 but actually boasts a lower centre of gravity than its supercar sibling, and is the most powerful RS model to date.

An impressive range of 283 miles is also offered, as well as the ability to charge from flat to around 80% capacity in 23 minutes, so long as you have access to one of the rocking-horse-poop 270kw chargers.

Inside, a new 10.1in central touchscreen sits alongside the existing 12.3in Virtual Cockpit cluster, meaning owners won’t be wanting for displays. On top of this, there’s a ‘signature sound’, designed to bring the electric motors to life with some aural presence.

Some have bemoaned the styling but we think it looks phenomenal, neatly blending the aggressive haunches of the R8 with the more practical body style of an A6 or A7 – all wrapped up in enough futuristic touches to have passers-by gawping when it arrives in May.

PRICE £111,900 / audi.co.uk

● 283 miles ● 646hp ● 0-62mph in 3.3secs ● 155mph (limited)