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Audi A2 e-tron unveiled as the most efficient electric model
Audi AG announced that the upcoming A2 e-tron, slated for a global debut in autumn 2026 with orders later that year, will be the most efficient electric vehicle the brand has produced. Preliminary WLTP tests show a provisional energy consumption of just 12.8 kWh per 100 km for the 140 kW (188 hp) version equipped with an efficiency package, making it the lowest‑consumption Audi to date.
The compact hatchback achieves this figure through a combination of a drag coefficient of 0.24 – the best among Audi’s compact models – and extensive aerodynamic refinements such as active front air inlets, air curtains around the wheels and gap‑reducers. Powertrain efficiency is boosted by silicon‑carbide (SiC) semiconductors that cut switching losses by up to 33 %, a rear‑mounted permanent‑magnet synchronous motor and a low‑friction transmission.
The A2 e-tron rides on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, sharing key components with the VW ID.3 Neo. It is equipped with a 61 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery built in a cell‑to‑pack architecture, of which 58 kWh is usable. The battery supports bidirectional charging, offering Vehicle‑to‑Load and future Vehicle‑to‑Home capabilities. Three power variants are planned – 140 kW, 170 kW (228 hp) and 240 kW (322 hp) – all with rear‑wheel drive. First deliveries are expected before the end of 2026, with orders opening later that year.
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Audi A2 e-tron · Audi AG · Gernot Döllner · Ingolstadt plant · Michael Schurr · VW ID.3 Neo · Volkswagen Group
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- [● 18 SOURCES] Audi A2 e-tron will be the most efficient Audi ever, with a provisional WLTP consumption of 12.8 kWh per 100 km for the 140 kW version with the Efficiency Package. emmepress.com · autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · +13 more
- [DISPUTED] Three power variants are planned: 140 kW (188 hp), 170 kW (228 hp) and 240 kW (322 hp). careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · www.inforicambi.it · www.sled5.bg · +19 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Audi A2 e-tron supports bidirectional charging (Vehicle‑to‑Load and Vehicle‑to‑Home). emmepress.com · autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · +19 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The A2 e-tron has a drag coefficient (Cx) of 0.24, the best among Audi’s compact models. emmepress.com · autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · +19 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The powertrain uses silicon‑carbide (SiC) semiconductors, reducing switching losses by up to 33 %. emmepress.com · autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · +19 more
- [DISPUTED] The vehicle uses a 61 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery with 58 kWh usable capacity. emmepress.com · autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · +19 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The A2 e-tron is scheduled for a global debut in autumn 2026, with orders opening later that year and first deliveries before the end of 2026. emmepress.com · autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · +16 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The A2 e-tron is built on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform and shares components with the VW ID.3 Neo. autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · www.inforicambi.it · +19 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Audi A2 e-tron provisional WLTP consumption is 12.8 kWh per 100 km. emmepress.com · autorepublika.com · careta.my · denar.mk · ecoloauto.com · +15 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] First deliveries of the A2 e-tron are expected before the end of 2026, with orders opening later that year. emmepress.com · autonetszervizek.blog.hu · autorepublika.com · careta.my · carroscomcamanzi.com.br · +6 more