Audi’s most affordable EV revealed with over 400 miles of range [Video]
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- Audi A2 e-tron to start at €38,200 (~$44,000) in Germany with up to 403 miles (649 km) of WLTP driving range, ahead of its fall world premiere.
- At €38,200, the A2 e-tron undercuts the Audi Q4 e-tron by nearly €10,000 — the Q4 starts at €47,500 — making it Audi's most affordable EV.
- Audi will offer the A2 e-tron with four power outputs (125 kW, 140 kW, 170 kW, 240 kW) and three battery packs (50 kWh, 58 kWh, 79 kWh), a battery lineup comparable to the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo.
- The new A2 revives the original Audi A2 (2000–2005, 175,000+ units sold) with crossover hatchback styling, a closed-off grille, and slim LED headlights — an aerodynamic redesign inspired by the original egg-shaped MPV.
- The original A2 1.2 TDI was marketed as the "world's first four-door three-liter car" with 5.9 L/100 km combined fuel consumption, but Audi discontinued it after sales fell short of expectations.
- Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said the A2 e-tron will make "entry into the Audi world easier and more relevant than ever," with Audi claiming 20+ new model launches in two years and the youngest portfolio among rivals.
Why it matters: The A2 e-tron at €38,200 is roughly €10,000 below the Q4 e-tron, giving Audi its first sub-€40,000 EV with 403 miles of WLTP range — and CEO Gernot Döllner explicitly positioned it as making 'entry into the Audi world easier and more relevant than ever.'
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