Audi’s most affordable EV revealed with over 400 miles of range [Video]
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- Audi A2 e-tron will start at €38,200 (~$44,000) in Germany with up to 403 miles (649 km) WLTP range, positioning it roughly €10,000 below the Q4 e-tron's €47,500 starting price.
- Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said the entry-level EV will make "entry into the Audi world easier and more relevant than ever," ahead of the model's official debut this fall.
- The A2 e-tron will launch with four power outputs — 125 kW, 140 kW, 170 kW, and 240 kW — paired with three battery pack options (50 kWh, 58 kWh, 79 kWh), mirroring the new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo's lineup structure.
- Spy footage from Pro-Street.dk in Copenhagen captured two A2 e-tron prototypes with minimal camouflage, revealing a crossover hatchback design with a closed-off grille, slim LED headlights, and aerodynamic styling that echoes the original egg-shaped A2.
- Audi says it now has the youngest portfolio among premium rivals after launching more than 20 new models in the past two years, with the A2 e-tron positioned to "rejuvenate" the brand.
Why it matters: At €38,200 with 403 miles of range, the A2 e-tron gives Audi a €10,000 price advantage over its own Q4 e-tron and undercuts premium EV rivals entering the affordable end of Europe's market. The shared-platform strategy with the VW ID.3 Neo — same battery tier structure — suggests MEB economics are finally enabling Audi to compete on price rather than just badge prestige.
