The 2022 Audi e-Tron GT is a relative newcomer on the automotive scene. That hasn’t stopped it from racking up the awards. It’s one of the most popular electric SUVs, and now it’s also the Women’s World Car of the Year Performance Car. That puts it in the running for another title; the Women’s World Car of the Year. So what makes the 202 Audi e-Tron GT so great that it just might be named the best car of the year?

The 2022 Audi e-Tron GT is known for performance

The 2022 Audi e-Tron is truly one of the best performance vehicles on the market today, and it’s no surprise that Women’s World Car of the Year agrees. The Audi e-Tron GT can make up to 637 hp and can go from 0 to 60 in just 3.1 seconds.

It takes only 22.5 minutes to charge from 5% to 80% on a DC fast charger and is capable of 270kW charging. There’s an onboard planner that allows you to find charging stations along your route to make charging your electric Audi even easier.

What is the Women’s World Car of the Year award?

The 2022 Audi e-Tron GT takes the title of the Women’s World Car of the Year Large Car. To find the award winners, 56 journalists from over 40 countries tested vehicles that were produced between January 1 and December 31, 2021. Then the judges will pick an overall winner for the Car of the Year award on March 8, 2022, which is International Women’s Day.

There are six categories that the judges, all women, will choose from. Current category winners include the 2022 Peugeot 308 in the Urban Model category, the 2022 Kia Sportage as the Family SUV, the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E in the Large Car category, the 2022 BMW iX as the Large SUV, the 2022 Audi e-Tron GT in Performance Car, and the 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe as the winner of the 4×4 category.

How much is the 2022 Audi e-Tron GT?

The 2022 Audi e-Tron GT price isn’t cheap with an MSRP of $102,400. If that price tag isn’t high enough for you, have no fear; you can make it much, much higher. A 2022 Audi e-Tron GT RS starts at $143,895. Don’t worry, with packages and add-ons, that isn’t the e-Tron’s ceiling.

In addition to super-fast charging times and an incredibly powerful engine, you’ll also get a luxury interior befitting the 2022 e-Tron GT’s hefty price. It comes with multiple digital dash displays, ambient interior lighting, and front seats with massage. It also comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charging, and a 16-speaker premium sound system.

Overall, the 2022 Audi e-Tron offers a lot. Perhaps most notably is its insane performance. If you have need for a vehicle that can go from 0 to 60 in just over 3 seconds, you’ll probably love the new e-Tron. Even if you don’t, you’re certain to appreciate its refined interior and updated tech. So will the 2022 Audi e-Tron have what it takes to be the Women’s World Car of the Year overall winner? We’ll have to wait until March 8 to find out.