In this exclusive new Audi A2 e-tron review, we drive a prototype of Audi's highly anticipated electric hatchback. 26 years after the original aluminium-bodied Audi A2 changed the game, the iconic nameplate is back!
Built on the MEB platform and manufactured in Ingolstadt, the new A2 e-tron hopes to become the ultimate premium compact EV. But with an expected starting price of around £30,000, spectacular efficiency and a real-world range of over 300 miles, is it likely to be better than a Cupra Born or VW ID.3? We take it for a test drive in Sweden to find out!
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In this video, we get behind the wheel of the 2027 Audi A2 e-tron prototype. We explore its incredibly aerodynamic exterior, which boasts a drag coefficient of just 0.24. We highlight the active front grille, 19-inch aero wheels, flat underfloor and rear-end with a built-in spoiler that pays homage to the 1999 original.
Under the skin, the A2 e-tron utilises a 58kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery powering a rear-mounted motor. We reveal our real-world efficiency test results, in which the A2 achieved a staggering 5.3 miles/kWh (11.8 kWh/100km) – giving it a theoretical real-world range of over 300 miles!
We also explain the new Audi A2's 105kW rapid charging abilities (10-80% in around 26 minutes) and deliver our early impressions on ride, handling & refinement.
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Video chapters:
0:00 Intro: The Icon Returns!
0:50 Exterior Design & Aerodynamics
1:22 LED Lights & Active Aero Grille
1:58 More Aero Tricks
3:12 Rear Motor & LFP Battery Tech
4:39 105kW Rapid Charging & V2L
5:22 Interior Tech & Twin Screens
5:53 Interior Space & Practicality
6:11 Boot Space & 40/20/40 Seats
7:11 Driving Impressions: Ride, Handling & Refinement
9:01 Real-world Efficiency Numbers
10:11 Expected Pricing & Final Thoughts