Audi Sport, the renowned performance division of Ingolstadt, plans to have a fully electrified lineup by the end of this decade. This includes creating high-performance, pure-electric versions of their fastest combustion cars, such as the RS3 hot hatch and the RS7 grand tourer.

Audi aims to prioritize the RS brand in the coming years, building on the success of the current RS E-tron GT. They plan to incorporate sporty credentials and distinctive styling cues into their standard models.

The company is committed to ensuring that the RS badge remains more than just a trim level. Sebastian Grams, the managing director of Audi Sport, highlighted the popularity of the E-tron GT as an indication of changing target customers. As a result, Audi believes that electrification and high performance are a perfect match.

RS versions of the upcoming A6 E-tron electric estate and Q6 E-tron crossover will be the first Audi Sport EVs. Following closely behind will be strikingly styled and immensely powerful sporty variations of the electric replacements for the A3, A4, A6, and A7.

While plans for the electric A7 replacement have not been confirmed, chief designer Marc Lichte mentioned the Activesphere concept as a potential production model resembling an elevated A7. Audi is working on giving the exterior design of RS models a distinct character in the electric world.

“We believe that there should be a clear differentiation between a regular model and an RS model. This will be a unique selling point—something that defines the DNA of our electric RS models,” said Grams.