Audi revives A2 name with new electric vehicle debuting this fall

Audi is bringing back the A2 nameplate-this time as an electric vehicle-with the full reveal of the Audi A2 e-tron scheduled for this fall.

The automaker has released only a silhouette teaser so far but confirmed the A2 e-tron will be produced at its key Ingolstadt factory in Germany.

Targeting a broad international audience, the new Audi A2 e-tron focuses on:

• Urban convenience
• High energy efficiency
• Eco-friendly driving
• Modern digital features

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner emphasized the company’s customer-driven approach: “Our customers want an electric car that fits their daily life. The A2 e-tron is our promise: efficient, compact, and confident.”

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This new electric Audi A2 carries forward the original model’s ethos-which was all about efficiency and city mobility-now fully adapted for the EV era.

Beyond expanding Audi’s electric lineup, the A2 e-tron’s production at Ingolstadt is a strategic move to protect jobs and strengthen the brand’s standing in Germany’s competitive EV sector.

Industry insiders expect the Audi A2 e-tron to become one of Audi’s most affordable entry points into its electric vehicle range, aiming to attract new buyers looking for a compact, green urban ride.

For context, while premium automakers like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz focus on mid- to high-tier EVs, Audi’s reintroduction of the A2 as a compact electric car could fill a niche for efficient city driving that appeals globally-similar to Volkswagen’s ID.3 but with Audi’s brand strength.

Expect more details on specs, battery range, and pricing as the official launch approaches this fall. The Audi A2 e-tron’s success will signal how far Audi and traditional automakers are willing to go to capture the city EV segment-challenging not just electric hatchbacks from Europe but also compact EVs from Asian manufacturers.