New Audi A2 e-tron: 641 km range and remarkably low fuel consumption

Audi is giving the A2 a fresh look. The new Audi A2 e-tron is fully electric, equipped with three battery packs and four power variants, and can travel up to 641 kilometers according to Dutch WLTP figures. Its exceptionally low fuel consumption of 12.8 kWh per 100 kilometers is particularly noteworthy.

Audi A2 e-tron focuses again on efficiency

The original Audi A2 was introduced 26 years ago and was a striking vehicle at the time. Not only because of its tall and narrow body, but especially due to its strong emphasis on low weight and minimal fuel consumption. With the new Audi A2 e-tron, Audi aims to bring that philosophy back to life, but this time in a fully electric form.

The new A2 is by no means a retro car. Its design draws references to its predecessor in several aspects, but aerodynamics clearly played a more important role than nostalgia. The Audi A2 e-tron has an air resistance coefficient of 0.24, making it, according to Audi, the most aerodynamic compact model the brand has ever built.

A lot of work was done especially under the body. The floor is mostly enclosed, the cooling air intake at the front opens only when necessary, and Audi paid close attention to the airflow around the wheel arches. Special aerodynamic wheels were also developed to help reduce energy consumption.

The result is an official fuel consumption of 12.8 kWh per 100 kilometers. This figure applies to the 140 kW version combined with the optional efficiency package. According to Audi, the A2 e-tron is thus the most fuel-efficient production car in the brand’s history.

Audi A2 e-tron comes in three different battery packs

Audi is opting for three different battery packs rather than one or two. The base version features a gross battery capacity of 52 kWh and an electric motor with 125 kW, or 170 horsepower. This results in a maximum range of 423 kilometers according to WLTP standards. The next tier offers a battery pack with a gross capacity of 61 kWh. The electric motor in this version delivers 140 kW or 190 horsepower, giving an official range of up to 515 kilometers.

For those who drive long distances regularly, there are two versions with a total battery capacity of 84 kWh. The version with 170 kW, equivalent to 231 hp, can travel up to 641 kilometers according to Audi Nederland, making it the model with the greatest range in the lineup. International Audi sources cite 646 kilometers for this version, but for the Dutch market we stick to the official Dutch WLTP figure of 641 kilometers.

This version thus offers the greatest range for the program. The most powerful Audi A2 e-tron retains the same 84 kWh battery capacity, but features a more powerful electric motor with 240 kW or 326 horsepower and 545 Nm of torque. Its range reaches up to 630 kilometers. The 0-to-100 km/h acceleration time is 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 200 km/h. The other versions are limited to 160 km/h. Notably, Audi uses two different battery technologies. The 52 and 61 kWh battery packs utilize LFP cells, while the largest 84 kWh version uses NMC cells. All versions come with rear-wheel drive.

Fast charging up to 183 kW

For fast charging, Audi does not opt for extremely high peak powers. The smallest A2 e-tron can be charged via DC at a maximum of 100 kW. According to Audi, this takes 24 minutes to charge the battery pack from 10% to 80%.

In the 61 kWh version, the maximum charging capacity increases to 105 kW. It takes 26 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%. The two versions with the largest battery packs can handle up to 183 kW and require 29 minutes for the same charging interval.

A charging capacity of 183 kW may not sound impressive in 2026, especially compared to electric cars that now exceed 250 or even 300 kW. On the other hand, the Audi A2 e-tron’s low energy consumption means less electricity is needed to cover a certain distance. Ultimately, it’s not just the charging capacity that matters, but rather the number of kilometers you can travel between charges.

Audi A2 e-tron can feed power back

The Audi A2 e-tron also supports two-way charging. Through Vehicle-to-Load, or V2L, energy from the battery pack can be used to power external electrical devices. Audi makes this possible with a connection in the trunk, as well as an adapter that can be used on the charging port.

In addition, the A2 e-tron is suitable for Vehicle-to-Home. This allows electricity from the battery pack to be fed back into a home, though a suitable DC-wallbox is required for this purpose.

Audi launched this V2H feature in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Whether and when Vehicle-to-Home will be available in the Netherlands is not yet known.

More technical information about the Audi A2 e-tron can be found on the Audi Netherlands website.

Bigger than the A2 name suggests

Although Audi is reusing the A2 name, the new electric version isn’t a tiny city car. The wheelbase measures 2.77 meters. Combined with relatively short overhangs, this should provide plenty of interior space. The trunk has a capacity of 396 liters, which increases to up to 1,336 liters when the rear seats are folded down. The two most powerful trims also come with a small 13-liter frunk. Inside as well, Audi strives to give the model a modern look. Standard features include an 11.9-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus and a curved 12.8-inch central MMI touchscreen. An augmented reality head-up display is available as an option.

The standard equipment includes adaptive cruise control, a rear-view camera, parking assistance, Side Assist with exit warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Assist, and various emergency braking and avoidance functions. Depending on the version, more extensive Tech packages are available.

The price in the Netherlands determines how attractive the A2 is

The Audi A2 e-tron is manufactured at the Audi factory in Ingolstadt. The first units are expected to be available at Dutch dealerships starting in December 2026.

What we still don’t know, and which might be just as important, is the price in the Netherlands. In Germany, the A2 e-tron with a 52 kWh battery starts at 38,200 euros. The 61 kWh version costs 41,900 euros there. The 170 kW model with an 84 kWh battery pack requires at least 48,900 euros, while the top-tier 240 kW version starts at 51,200 euros.

Audi is clearly heading in an interesting direction with the new A2. While electric cars have become larger, heavier, and more powerful over the past few years, Audi places a strong emphasis on efficiency here. With a fuel consumption of 12.8 kWh per 100 kilometers and a maximum WLTP range of 641 kilometers, the Audi A2 e-tron appears to be an interesting newcomer on paper. Now it’s mainly a matter of waiting for the price in the Netherlands.

Text: Marc Verweij