Audi Plans A2 e-tron EV Reveal by Year-End

Audi plans to unveil a new entry-level electric vehicle by the end of this year, reviving the iconic A2 nameplate for a modern successor to its early 2000s compact model. The battery-powered A2 e-tron, as it is expected to be named, will mark Audi's push into the affordable luxury EV segment, with sales slated to begin in early 2025.

Senior company sources indicate the vehicle will adopt a distinctive one-box design reminiscent of the original A2, featuring a short bonnet, aerodynamic profile, and split rear window treatment. Prototypes spotted during testing suggest a crossover-like stance with a hatch-on-stilts aesthetic, including slim LED daytime running lights, a closed grille, flush door handles, and a full-width rear light bar. This styling pays homage to the 1999-2005 A2, which pioneered an ultralight aluminum spaceframe and exceptional fuel efficiency but sold only about 176,000 units before discontinuation.

The new model will serve as an indirect replacement for the A1 supermini and Q2 small SUV, both set to cease production in late 2026. Positioned below the Q4 e-tron in Audi's lineup, it will become the brand's most affordable EV, with pricing expected to start...