Audi A2 e‑tron unveiled as brand’s most efficient electric car

Audi A2 e‑tron rear‑wheel drive SiC inverters LFP battery 12.8 kWh/100 km

Audi announced that the revived A2 nameplate will return as the A2 e‑tron, an all‑electric compact hatchback slated for a global debut in autumn 2026 with European deliveries expected in late 2026 or early 2027. The model will be rear‑wheel‑drive only and built on Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, sharing components with the VW ID. 3 Neo and Cupra Born.

Technical specifications highlight a 61 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery, four motor output options from 125 kW (170 hp) to 240 kW (327 hp), and a drag coefficient of 0.24. Preliminary WLTP testing shows a consumption of 12.8 kWh per 100 km when equipped with an optional efficiency package, a reduction of up to 0.9 kWh/100 km attributed to aerodynamic refinements and SiC power‑electronics that cut switching losses by up to 33 %. The vehicle supports bidirectional charging (Vehicle‑to‑Load/Home) and is priced from €38,200, making it the cheapest entry‑level Audi EV.

Audi positions the A2 e‑tron as the most efficient model in its history, targeting urban customers seeking a compact, low‑energy‑use electric car.

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Audi A2 e-tron · Audi A2 e‑tron · Audi AG · Cupra Born · Gernot Döllner · Ingolstadt plant · MEB platform · Nürburgring Nordschleife · Volkswagen Group · Volkswagen Group MEB platform · Volkswagen ID.3 Neo

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[● 5 SOURCES] The A2 e‑tron will be rear‑wheel drive only, making it the only current Audi without Quattro. www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · autokult.pl · www.news9live.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Audi will equip the car with silicon‑carbide (SiC) inverters that reduce switching losses by up to 33 % compared with silicon inverters. www.automobile-propre.com · autokult.pl · www.news9live.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Audi is reintroducing the A2 model as an all‑electric vehicle called the A2 e‑tron. www.automobile-propre.com · www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · autokult.pl · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The vehicle will use the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, shared with the VW ID.3 Neo and Cupra Born. www.automobile-propre.com · www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · autokult.pl · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The vehicle will support bidirectional charging and a maximum charging power of 105 kW. www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · autokult.pl · www.news9live.com
[DISPUTED] Battery capacity options will be 50 kWh, 58 kWh or 79 kWh, giving a WLTP range of 400–649 km. www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · autokult.pl · www.news9live.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The A2 e‑tron will be priced from €38,200, cheaper than the Q4 e‑tron’s €47,500 price. www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · autokult.pl · www.news9live.com
[DISPUTED] Four motor outputs will be offered, ranging from 125 kW (170 hp) to 240 kW (327 hp). www.volksfreund.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.wz.de · autokult.pl · www.news9live.com