Audi brought back the A2 as 2027 A2 e-tron with 401-mile range

2027 Audi A2 e-tron officially debuted Sept 7 with up to 401-mile WLTP range, 38,200-euro base price in Germany and European deliveries from December 2026, with no current US sales plan.

The 2027 Audi A2 e-tron officially debuted on September 7, 2026 as an entry-level compact electric hatch with no current US sales plan. Audi presented it as its most efficient compact EV so far, with up to 401 miles of WLTP range and European deliveries starting in December 2026.

The model revives the A2 nameplate that ran from 2000 to 2005. It will be built in Ingolstadt and is focused on the European market. Audi announced the new entry family on March 16, 2026, shared efficiency details on August 4, and opened UK orders for October 2026.

How much does it cost and what does it offer?

The 2027 Audi A2 e-tron costs around 38,200 to 38,350 euros in Germany and offers four RWD powertrain levels. Outputs are 168 hp, 188 hp, 228 hp and 322 hp, from 125 kW to 240 kW, according to launch coverage.

The efficiency version uses an LFP pack with 61 kWh gross and 58 kWh usable, with a minimum consumption of 12.8 kWh/100 km. Audi claims 10% to 80% charging in about 24 to 29 minutes, plus V2L and V2H on select trims.

Cargo space is 14.0 cu-ft with seats up and 47.2 cu-ft with seats folded. EPA mpg, NHTSA, IIHS ratings and US MSRP are not available, as the model is not confirmed for the US.

Why won’t it come to the US and what compares?

There is no current US launch plan reported in launch coverage. That means no official US trims, no MSRP and no EPA range at this time.

For US shoppers, the closest alternatives in the compact electric space are the Tesla Model 3 for efficiency and fast-charging network, the Chevrolet Equinox EV for affordable compact packaging, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 for aerodynamic efficiency focus. The A2 e-tron is smaller and more city-oriented than all three.

When will it arrive and what does it mean for buyers?

For Europe, the A2 e-tron arrives in December 2026 or early 2027. For US buyers, it signals where Audi is heading on entry-level efficiency, but leaves the compact premium EV slot open in America.

The 401-mile WLTP figure shows how far a small, aero-focused hatch can go on a modest battery, even without a large pack.

Would you want Audi to bring the A2 e-tron to the US as a sub-$40k city EV, or does it make more sense to stick with Model 3 and Equinox EV?