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Audi debuts 2027 A2 e-tron electric hatchback with high-efficiency design

MotorTrend reports that the redesigned EV achieves up to 401 miles of range but will skip U.S. showrooms.

Updated Sep 10, 2026 · 20:47 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Audi has revived the A2 nameplate as the all-electric 2027 A2 e-tron, constructed on Volkswagen Group's MEB platform.[MotorTrend]
  • The vehicle delivers efficiency ratings reaching 166 mpg-e on the WLTP scale, with top configurations achieving up to 401 miles of range using an 84.0-kWh battery.[MotorTrend]
  • The new model will not be offered for sale in the United States.[MotorTrend]

Key facts

  • The 2027 Audi A2 e-tron revives the A2 nameplate using Volkswagen Group's MEB platform.[MotorTrend]
  • The vehicle achieves an efficiency rating of up to 166 mpg-e under the WLTP testing standard.[MotorTrend]
  • Equipped with an 84.0-kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery pack, the top-range model achieves up to 401 miles.[MotorTrend]
  • The vehicle will not be sold in American dealerships.[MotorTrend]

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