The original Audi A2 was a bit of an oddity when it debuted back in 1999, but today it sits comfortably among the icons of the four-ring brand. Nearly 21 years after the aluminum-bodied efficiency special ended production, Audi is giving the idea of a distinctive, highly technical small car another chance.
The name is familiar, but the concept behind it is new: The new A2 e-tron will arrive at the end of 2026 as Audi's cheapest electric car, set to be built in Ingolstadt. During an initial static preview of the new A2 e-tron, we got a detailed first look at the car and spoke with those responsible for its technology and development.
Gallery: Audi A2 e-tron (2027)
Dimensions and design
At 170.1 inches (4.32 meters) long, the A2 e-tron sits squarely in the traditional compact segment. Thanks to the same underpinnings as the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo and Cupra Born, Audi's new entry-level EV boasts a rather impressive 108.8-inch (2,764 mm) wheelbase, the same as the larger Q4 e-tron. This leads to more interior room, despite having a smaller body overall.
