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Audi begins A2 e-tron production and market launch

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Audi begins A2 e-tron production in Ingolstadt and market launch

Audi has commenced production of the A2 e-tron at its Ingolstadt plant in Germany. The compact electric vehicle, which marks Germany, marking the return of the A2 nameplate after 21 years, is built years. Built on the Volkswagen Group’s modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform. Designed for efficiency with platform, the compact electric supermini features a drag coefficient of 0.24, 0.24 and utilizes advanced assembly methods including “string-of-pearls” logistics, robotic wheel assembly, and “Edge Cloud 4 Production” industrial cloud management. Following the start of production, Audi has launched the model in markets such as Germany and Slovenia, with vehicle configurators now active. In Slovenia, the entry-level Business trim starts at €34,840, while more highly equipped versions are priced at €38,850. In Germany, the base model starts at €38,200. The lineup offers a driving range various battery capacities and power outputs. The base 52 kWh model provides 125 kW of power and up to 646 423 km under WLTP conditions and a consumption rate of 12.8 range (WLTP). Higher configurations include a 61 kWh per 100 km. The vehicle will be available with battery capacities of 51, 62, (515 km range) and an 84 kWh, kWh option providing up to 646 km of range with a starting price in Germany set at €38,200. 170 kW of power. The Ingolstadt production facility has implemented several technical advancements most powerful version delivers 240 kW with a range of up to optimize assembly. These include the “string-of-pearls” production principle, which reduces logistics complexity by determining customer order sequences six days before assembly. Additionally, the plant has increased automation through robotic wheel assembly 630 km. All models utilize rear-wheel drive and “bin picking” technology, utilizing the “Edge Cloud 4 Production” industrial cloud support charging speeds up to manage digital assembly lines. 183 kW on high-capacity versions. Standard interior features include an 11.9-inch instrument display and a 12.8-inch central screen.

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  1. 2026-09-15 12:57 UTC Audi begins A2 e-tron production and market launch
  2. 2026-09-14 09:42 UTC Audi begins A2 e-tron production in Ingolstadt
  3. 2026-09-13 04:37 UTC Audi A2 e-tron electric vehicle launch

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