Over 20 years ago, Audi launched the A2, a somewhat strange, oddly-shaped, ahead-of-its-time compact machine that was ideal for tight urban environments. In 2011, it teased an updated all-electric A2 concept, but it never managed to reach production. Now, the company has confirmed that, indeed, a real successor is coming later this year, bearing the name A2 E-Tron. Positioned as an entry-level EV, the new A2 will help the brand continue its push toward electrification.
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Audi says the new A2, which is planned for production in Ingolstadt, Germany, will target buyers who want a smaller, more efficient electric car without stepping outside the premium segment. Audi says the compact EV space continues to grow, particularly in Europe, and the new model is intended to attract younger buyers and new customers who may not have considered the brand before.
It would make sense for Audi to leverage some mechanical bits from the MEB platform shared with the VW ID.3 and Audi Q4 E-tron. That said, the ID.3 isn’t likely coming to America anytime soon—and considering its predecessor never made it to this side of the Pond, the A2 seems quite likely to follow that same lead.
“We’ve listened. Our customers want electric mobility that impresses in everyday life. The A2 E-tron is our promise to deliver exactly that – efficient, compact, and confident. We’re making entry into the electric Audi world easier and more relevant than ever,” said CEO Gernot Döllner.
This new A2 is part of a broader strategy to fill both ends of Audi’s lineup at the same time. Alongside the A2 e-tron at the bottom, the company also confirmed a new Q9 full-size SUV is coming at the top, showing that Audi isn’t abandoning traditional segments even as it expands its electric range.
The A2 E-tron will debut this fall, and while Audi has only released a silhouette sketch so far, the name alone suggests the company is once again betting that efficiency, clever packaging, and urban practicality might finally be ready for the spotlight.
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