Audi e-tron GT
1st Generation (2022–2025)
The e-tron GT is Audi’s Porsche-shared J1 electric sport sedan. Early 2022–2023 cars carry heavy recall load and HV battery fire risk — later years are the cleaner used picks.
- ReliabilityMixedRecall-heavy early
- Ownership cost$$$$Performance EV
- Insurance$$$$Higher
- Repair difficultyHardHV systems
- Typical lifespanBattery-limitedCheck SOH
At a glance
- Worst years
- 2022, 2023
- Best years
- 2024, 2025
- Best powertrain
- 2024–2025 dual-motor AWD
- Avoid risk
- HV battery short / fire risk
- Recommended tire
- Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
- Battery check
- SOH + NHTSA 24V-726
Years to avoid
Skip 2022–2023 for high recall counts and HV battery fire-risk campaigns. Prefer 2024–2025 after confirming every open recall is closed by VIN.
- Architecture800V J1 platform
- Crash safetyStrong
Engines
Which powertrains hold up — and which to walk away from.
- Mixed (year-dependent)
Dual-motor electric AWD
2022–2025
Quick and refined when healthy — buy 2024–2025 and verify HV battery recalls plus battery SOH on earlier cars.
Transmissions
- Solid
Two-speed rear (select trims) / single-speed
2022–2025
Focus PPI on HV battery modules, charging, and brake wear rather than gearbox drama.
Ownership metrics
- Top failure theme
- HV batteryFire-risk short circuit campaigns.
- Safer window
- 2024–2025Best years in the guide.
- Platform mate
- Porsche TaycanShared J1 architecture.
- Must check
- Battery SOH + recallsNon-negotiable on used EVs.
Factory tire sizes
| Size | Years / trims | Best all-season | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R20 Staggered setups are common — match axle-specific sizes on the placard. | Common OE front Many trims |  Performance all-season pick for e-tron GT daily driving. | Live prices |
| 285/40R20 | Common OE rear Many trims | Performance all-season pick for e-tron GT daily driving. | Live prices |
Recommended tires
- Best overall
- Summer
- Winter
Recalls
HV battery short circuit / fire risk
2022–2024
Confirm NHTSA battery campaigns closed by VIN before buying or driving regularly.
Check recalls
Maintenance
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase | Confirm all HV battery recalls closed by VIN Hard requirement. |
| Pre-purchase | Battery state-of-health report Ask for recent SOH / charge history. |
| Pre-purchase | Brake wear + DC fast-charge test |
| Per schedule | Brake fluid / cabin filter / coolant loops Follow EV service schedule. |
Should you buy one?
Buy 2024–2025. Skip 2022–2023 unless every HV recall is closed and SOH is documented.
Buy carefully