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Audi Revives A2 as Compact, Efficiency‑Focused A2 e‑tron

The rear‑wheel‑drive EV is being pitched to strengthen Audi’s European sales by pairing class‑leading efficiency and long range with a roughly €38,200/£32,200 entry price.

Overview

  • The A2 e‑tron was unveiled on Monday, Sept. 7, and is offered with three gross battery sizes (52, 61 and 84 kWh) and four rear‑wheel‑drive motor outputs spanning about 125 kW to 240 kW.
  • Audi says the car is its most efficient production model at 12.8 kWh/100 km and that the long‑range 84 kWh configuration can reach up to 646 km (401 miles) on the WLTP cycle.
  • Pricing starts at roughly €38,200 in Germany and £32,200 in the UK, with European order books opening imminently (reports note September 10) and first deliveries scheduled from December 2026 and into early 2027.
  • Charging rates vary by pack with peak DC charging up to 183 kW on the 84 kWh battery and 100–105 kW on the smaller packs, and the car includes bidirectional charging plus interior convenience features such as Fidlock mounts and dual screens.
  • Audi will build the A2 at its Ingolstadt plant after a roughly 21‑month development push that reused existing production assets, and the model is positioned as a lower‑priced, efficiency‑led entry to help the brand compete with cheaper rivals in Europe while some markets and national incentives remain unconfirmed.