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Audi Revives A2 Name With A2 e-tron Compact EV

Three battery tiers, a claimed 401-mile WLTP range, a roughly €38,200 entry price position Audi to capture more European EV buyers.

Overview

  • Audi unveiled the A2 e-tron on Monday with three battery sizes (52, 61 and 84 kWh) and four power levels that range roughly from 170 to 326 horsepower.
  • The company says the top configuration delivers up to 401 miles on the WLTP cycle and best-case consumption of about 12.8 kWh per 100 km, figures that reflect European testing rules rather than U.S. EPA measurements.
  • Charging hardware on the largest pack supports up to 183 kW DC for 10–80 percent in about 29 minutes and the car also offers bidirectional charging for vehicle-to-home or grid use.
  • Audi confirmed European sales this fall with a starting price near €38,200 (reported as about £32,200) and trunk space of 396 litres that expands to 1,336 litres with the rear seats folded.
  • Coverage agrees on specs and timing but disagrees on the vehicle architecture, with some outlets calling the car MEB-based and others MEB+; that unresolved detail affects floor layout and whether Quattro all-wheel-drive hardware could be fitted.