-Flagship electric car won the fifth Audi World Performance Car Award
-With 11 titles since 2005, Audi is the most successful manufacturer the history of the award
-The performance jury was impressed by the e-tron GT quattro’s many talents*
Ingolstadt/New York, April 13, 2022 – Audi e-tron GT quattro* is a big winner
This year’s World Car Awards are held in New York for the 18th time.
At the annual World Electric Vehicle, World Performance Vehicle and
World Car Design of the Year, e-tron GT quattro* wins world championship
Performance cars at the world’s largest and most prestigious new car awards ceremony,
Known as the “Oscars of the automotive industry”. Over 100 automotive journalists from the region
The world thoroughly tests qualifying cars, then votes them for 2022
honor.
“We are delighted that the all-electric Audi e-tron GT quattro* was a finalist in three categories
Just one year after the world premiere,” said Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Management Board
Technology development management, according to the incentive scheme. “In fact,
Audi e-tron GT quattro* named “World Performance Car”
Audi’s fifth appearance naturally makes us particularly proud. The Audi e-tron GT quattro* proves it
Electric vehicles can be sustainable, dynamic and engaging at the same time. That’s why it’s a
An important part of our commitment to electric vehicles. From 2026, Audi is just getting started
New models of electric drive on the world market. All production from 2025
The Audi location is climate neutral. This is already happening in Brussels, Gyor and
Böllinger Höfe, where the Audi e-tron GT quattro* is produced.
Sophisticated thermal management systems are reproducible
performance
The performance that won the World Performance Car Award for the Audi e-tron GT quattro* is
To a large extent this is ensured by sophisticated thermal management. in the Audi e-tron
GT quattro*, the system consists of four heating circuits. This means that the battery and
Powertrain components are maintained at ideal temperatures for improved performance
Properties that can be copied at any time.
Anyone using the e-tron route planner e-tron GT quattro* brings the battery into the ideal temperature range based on the charging temperature
Outside temperature, even while driving – practical fast charging
up to 270 kW.
Audi continues to expand its winning streak
This year’s win gives the four-ringed brand eleven first places in the world’s cars awards. This makes Audi the most successful manufacturer in the history of the award.
Audi’s victories at the World Car Awards
-2005 Audi A6 World Car of the Year
-2007 Audi RS 4 World Performance Car
-Audi TT World Car Design of the Year
-2008 Audi R8 World Performance Car
-Audi R8 World Car Design of the Year
-2010 Audi R8 V10 World Performance Car
-2014 Audi A3 World Car of the Year
-2016 Audi R8 World Performance Car
-2018 Audi A8 World Luxury Car
-2019 Audi A7 Sportback World Luxury Car
-2022 Audi e-tron GT quattro World Performance Car
The Audi Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium
and luxury segments. The brands Audi, Ducati, Lamborghini and Bentley produce at 21 locations in
13 countries. Audi and its partners are present in more than 100 markets worldwide.
In 2021, the Audi Group delivered around 1.681 million cars from the Audi brand, 8,405 sports cars from
the Lamborghini brand and 59,447 motorcycles from the Ducati brand to customers. In the 2021 fiscal year,
AUDI AG achieved a total revenue of €53.1 billion and an operating profit before special items of €5.5 billion.
More than 89,000 people all over the world work for the Audi Group, around 58,000 of them in Germany.
With its attractive brands, new models, innovative mobility offerings and groundbreaking services, the group
is systematically pursuing its path toward becoming a provider of sustainable, individual, premium mobility.