WATTCAR PROFILE · PHEV
AUDI RS 5 PLUG-IN HYBRID
PERFORMANCE SEDAN / WAGON
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WATT MATTERS?
Audi’s first RS plug-in hybrid is now orderable in Australia as Sedan or Avant. The new drivetrain promises striking performance, but its peak output and electric-range claims need their proper conditions.
THE BASICS
Audi quotes up to 470 kW combined output, 825 Nm and 3.6 seconds to 100 km/h. The 25.9 kWh gross battery has 22 kWh usable. Australian body pages claim 78 km electric range for Sedan and 76 km for Avant, with an ADR 81/02 laboratory-test qualification. AC charging is up to 11 kW.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $195,216 drive-away · MY26 RS 5 Sedan plug-in hybrid · Current Australian manufacturer starting-price calculator estimate, postcode 3000, Victoria, default vehicle without selected optional extras. Includes the displayed manufacturer list price (including GST), dealer delivery, separately itemised luxury car tax, registration and stamp duty. This is a Victorian driveaway example, not a national list price or universal offer. Location, options, dealer charges and circumstances can change the final quote. Confirm exact build, availability and delivery with the dealer; no order placed.
- Battery
- 25.9 kWh gross / 22 kWh net (usable)
- Claimed range
- Up to 78 km ADR electric range, manufacturer laboratory claim. Current Australian body page gives this value and its legal footnote specifies ADR 81/02 laboratory testing; no independent road range claimed.
- Charging
- 11 kW AC three-phase; 0-100% in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes, subject to battery, supply and temperature conditions. DC charging acceptance not established by the Australian sources checked; AC power is not a DC rate.
- Drivetrain
- quattro all-wheel drive
- Power
- Up to 470 kW combined system output / 825 Nm; claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The boost button releases up to 10 seconds of peak power and torque; these maxima are not sustained-output ratings.
- Seats
- Not established for this grade
- Warranty
- Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km for new vehicles first registered or delivered from 1 January 2022. High-voltage battery: 8 years / 160,000 km, whichever occurs first. Subject to manufacturer terms; capacity-retention threshold not established here.
- Comfort
- 21-inch forged Audi Sport wheels, RS sport seats and twin-valve RS sport suspension. Optional ceramic brakes and optional interior upgrades are not included.
- Technology
- Rear torque vectoring, head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio in the Australian guide. Manufacturer performance claims, not WattCar driving findings.
Price checked 2026-10-18.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-18..
Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-18. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | RS 5 Sedan plug-in hybrid | RS 5 Avant plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $195,216 drive-awayCurrent Australian manufacturer starting-price calculator estimate, postcode 3000, Victoria, default vehicle without selected optional extras. Includes the displayed manufacturer list price (including GST), dealer delivery, separately itemised luxury car tax, registration and stamp duty. This is a Victorian driveaway example, not a national list price or universal offer. Location, options, dealer charges and circumstances can change the final quote. Confirm exact build, availability and delivery with the dealer; no order placed. | From $198,342 drive-awayCurrent Australian manufacturer starting-price calculator estimate, postcode 3000, Victoria, default vehicle without selected optional extras. Includes the displayed manufacturer list price (including GST), dealer delivery, separately itemised luxury car tax, registration and stamp duty. This is a Victorian driveaway example, not a national list price or universal offer. Location, options, dealer charges and circumstances can change the final quote. Confirm exact build, availability and delivery with the dealer; no order placed. |
| Battery | 25.9 kWh gross / 22 kWh net (usable) | 25.9 kWh gross / 22 kWh net (usable) |
| Claimed range | Up to 78 km ADR electric range, manufacturer laboratory claim. Current Australian body page gives this value and its legal footnote specifies ADR 81/02 laboratory testing; no independent road range claimed. | Up to 76 km ADR electric range, manufacturer laboratory claim. Current Australian body page gives this value and its legal footnote specifies ADR 81/02 laboratory testing; no independent road range claimed. |
| Power | Up to 470 kW combined system output / 825 Nm; claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The boost button releases up to 10 seconds of peak power and torque; these maxima are not sustained-output ratings. | Up to 470 kW combined system output / 825 Nm; claimed 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The boost button releases up to 10 seconds of peak power and torque; these maxima are not sustained-output ratings. |
| Charging | 11 kW AC three-phase; 0-100% in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes, subject to battery, supply and temperature conditions. DC charging acceptance not established by the Australian sources checked; AC power is not a DC rate. | 11 kW AC three-phase; 0-100% in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes, subject to battery, supply and temperature conditions. DC charging acceptance not established by the Australian sources checked; AC power is not a DC rate. |
| Drivetrain | quattro all-wheel drive | quattro all-wheel drive |
| Seats | Not established for this grade | Not established for this grade |
| Warranty | Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km for new vehicles first registered or delivered from 1 January 2022. High-voltage battery: 8 years / 160,000 km, whichever occurs first. Subject to manufacturer terms; capacity-retention threshold not established here. | Vehicle: 5 years / unlimited km for new vehicles first registered or delivered from 1 January 2022. High-voltage battery: 8 years / 160,000 km, whichever occurs first. Subject to manufacturer terms; capacity-retention threshold not established here. |
| Boot space | Not recorded for this variant | 361 L rear luggage space with rear seats up; 1,302 L with rear seats folded, manufacturer Avant-page claim. |
| Comfort | 21-inch forged Audi Sport wheels, RS sport seats and twin-valve RS sport suspension. Optional ceramic brakes and optional interior upgrades are not included. | 21-inch forged Audi Sport wheels, RS sport seats and twin-valve RS sport suspension. Optional ceramic brakes and optional interior upgrades are not included. |
| Technology | Rear torque vectoring, head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio in the Australian guide. Manufacturer performance claims, not WattCar driving findings. | Rear torque vectoring, head-up display and Bang & Olufsen audio in the Australian guide. Manufacturer performance claims, not WattCar driving findings. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The Victorian calculator examples are about $195,216 for Sedan and $198,342 for Avant. The boost button provides up to ten seconds of peak power and torque; those maxima are not sustained ratings. The chassis specification is promising, but our research scores do not claim a tested ride or handling verdict.
GO FURTHER
MANUFACTURER WEBSITEFor the configurator, local stock and a written quote.