New Audi A2 e-tron brings 642 km of range from 279,900 DKK

Audi is bringing back the A2 nameplate – this time as a fully electric car. The new Audi A2 e-tron is designed to make electric premium mobility more accessible, combining compact dimensions with up to 642 kilometres of WLTP range.

In Denmark, prices start at DKK 279,990, equivalent to around €37,500, making the A2 e-tron one of Audi’s most affordable electric models.

The first cars are expected to arrive at Danish Audi dealers in December 2026.

A compact electric Audi

The new A2 e-tron measures 4.32 metres in length, 1.79 metres in width and 1.55 metres in height.

Despite its compact exterior, Audi has focused on creating a spacious interior. The wheelbase measures 2.76 metres, which is the same as the Audi Q4 e-tron.

The boot offers 396 litres of luggage space, increasing to up to 1,336 litres with the rear seats folded down. There is also a 13-litre storage compartment under the bonnet.

The A2 e-tron can tow up to 1,600 kilograms, depending on specification.

Up to 642 km of range

Efficiency is one of the key features of the new electric Audi.

The A2 e-tron has a drag coefficient of just 0.24, helping to reduce energy consumption and extend its driving range.

The most efficient version uses a 79 kWh battery and a 170 kW electric motor producing 231 hp. With the right wheels and tyres, Audi claims a maximum WLTP range of 642 km.

Without the aerodynamic 19-inch Audi Sport wheels and low-rolling-resistance tyres, the same version has a claimed range of 615 km.

Energy consumption can be as low as 13.7 kWh/100 km.

Four versions available

Audi will offer the A2 e-tron in four different powertrain versions.

The entry-level model produces 170 hp and uses a 50 kWh battery. It can travel up to 420 km on a single charge.

A 58 kWh battery is available with the 190 hp version, increasing the claimed range to 498 km.

The larger 79 kWh battery is available with either 231 hp or 326 hp. The latter is the performance version and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds.

All versions are rear-wheel drive.

Audi A2 e-tron specifications

*With the specified aerodynamic 19-inch wheels and tyres.

Up to 183 kW charging

Charging performance varies depending on the battery.

The 50 kWh version supports DC charging at up to 100 kW, while the 58 kWh model can accept up to 105 kW. The two 79 kWh versions increase the maximum DC charging rate to 183 kW.

According to Audi, the larger-battery versions can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in approximately 29 minutes. The charging figures are not class-leading, but Audi has instead placed considerable emphasis on efficiency and overall energy consumption.

A premium interior

Inside, the A2 e-tron follows the latest Audi design language, with a large curved display dominating the dashboard. The digital cockpit uses an 11.9” Audi virtual cockpit plus, while the central MMI touchscreen measures 12.8”.

The infotainment system includes navigation, smartphone integration and access to the Audi Application Store. Audi is also introducing its AI-based assistant, bringing technology previously associated with larger and more expensive models into the compact segment.

Plenty of standard equipment

Audi wants the A2 e-tron to feel like a premium car even in its entry-level specification.

Standard equipment for the Danish market includes features such as adaptive cruise control with predictive functions, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, two-zone climate control and a rear-view camera. The car also comes with a digital key, allowing compatible smartphones to be used as the vehicle key.

More advanced driver assistance systems are available as well, including lane assistance, blind-spot and cross-traffic warnings, emergency braking assistance and traffic-sign recognition.

The A2 e-tron can also be equipped with more advanced parking technology. Among the available features is a system that can perform trained parking manoeuvres, while remote parking functions allow the driver to control certain parking manoeuvres using a smartphone.

This gives the compact Audi technology that would traditionally have been reserved for larger premium models.

More recycled materials

Audi is also placing greater emphasis on the use of recycled materials in the new A2 e-tron. More than 300 components contain recycled steel, aluminium or plastics, depending on the vehicle configuration.

Recycled materials are also used inside the cabin, while Audi says several components have been designed with future recycling in mind. The A2 e-tron will be produced at Audi’s factory in Ingolstadt, Germany.

One of Audi’s most affordable EVs

Perhaps the most important part of the new A2 e-tron’s launch is its price. With a Danish starting price of DKK 279,990, the model brings Audi’s electric technology into a significantly more accessible price range.

The 190 hp version starts at DKK 299,990, while the 231 hp model with the 79 kWh battery starts at DKK 339,990.

At the top of the range, the 326 hp A2 e-tron costs DKK 359,990.

Orders in Denmark open on 10 September 2026, with the first cars expected to reach Danish dealers in December.

The A2 name returns

The original Audi A2 was an unusual car when it arrived at the turn of the millennium. Its lightweight construction, aerodynamic shape and focus on efficiency made it different from many conventional small cars.

The new A2 e-tron takes some of those ideas into the electric era.

Instead of focusing purely on performance, Audi has designed the new model around efficiency, practicality, technology and premium equipment.

With up to 642 km of range and a starting price below DKK 280,000 in Denmark, the A2 e-tron could become an important model for Audi as competition in the European electric car market becomes increasingly intense.

The big question will be whether Audi can deliver the premium driving experience buyers expect from the four-ring badge while keeping the price low enough to compete with the growing number of more affordable electric cars.