NEW Audi A2 e-tron review – PLUS real-world EFFICIENCY test!

In this special new Audi A2 e-tron evaluation, we drive a model of Audi's extremely prepared for electric hatchback. 26 years after the initial aluminium-bodied Audi A2 altered the video game, the renowned nameplate is back!

Developed on the MEB platform and made in Ingolstadt, the new A2 e-tron intends to end up being the ultimate premium compact EV. However with an expected starting rate of around ₤ 30,000, magnificent performance and a real-world range of over 300 miles, is it likely to be much better than a Cupra Born or VW ID.3? We take it for a test drive in Sweden to discover!

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In this video, we support the wheel of the 2027 Audi A2 e-tron prototype. We explore its extremely aerodynamic exterior, which boasts a drag coefficient of just 0.24. We highlight the active front grille, 19-inch aero wheels, flat underfloor and rear-end with an integrated spoiler that pays homage to the 1999 initial.

Under the skin, the A2 e-tron utilises a 58kWh LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery powering a rear-mounted motor. We reveal our real-world efficiency test results, in which the A2 attained an incredible 5.3 miles/kWh (11.8 kWh/100km)– providing it a theoretical real-world variety of over 300 miles!

We also explain the new Audi A2's 105kW fast charging capabilities (10-80% in around 26 minutes) and deliver our early impressions on trip, managing & improvement.

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Video chapters:
0:00 Introduction: The Icon Returns!
0:50 Exterior Design & Aerodynamics
1:22 LED Lights & Active Aero Grille
1:58 More Aero Tricks
3:12 Rear Motor & LFP Battery Tech
4:39 105kW Rapid Charging & V2L
5:22 Interior Tech & Twin Screens
5:53 Interior Space & Practicality
6:11 Boot Area & 40/20/40 Seats
7:11 Driving Impressions: Ride, Handling & Improvement
9:01 Real-world Efficiency Numbers
10:11 Expected Prices & Final Thoughts

Comments

33 responses to “NEW Audi A2 e-tron review – PLUS real-world EFFICIENCY test!”

  1. @David_Denali Avatar
    @David_Denali

    I’ve always loved to have a relatively small but luxurious and safe car as 95 percent of my drive is in the city

    1. @ViewBothSides Avatar
      @ViewBothSides

      If you’re looking at the A2 you’ll have to re-define your interpretation of “luxurious”, currently the German manufacturers are losing a race to the bottom with the Chinese…

    2. @Grimreaperdoesnthandoutpardons Avatar
      @Grimreaperdoesnthandoutpardons

      @ViewBothSidesbullshit

  2. @whatcar Avatar
    @whatcar

    The legendary Audi A2 is back – and this time it’s fully electric! But if you were shopping for a new compact EV today, where would your money go?

    A) Audi A2 e-tron (Efficiency seems incredible and it has a premium badge!) 🇩🇪
    B) Cupra Born (I prefer the looks and it’s great fun to drive!) 🚗
    C) Hyundai Ioniq 5 (It’s a bit pricier, but it’s bigger inside and has 800V fast charging.) ⚡

    Let us know your pick in the comments! 👇

    1. @kevinallibone9214 Avatar
      @kevinallibone9214

      Cupra Born for range and looks, if they’d stuck a 79kWh battery in the A2 then my answer may be different..

  3. @Underhills Avatar
    @Underhills

    The experimental doorhandle nightmare continues 🙈 Newsflash: There’s nuthing to fix!

  4. @666JGNotts Avatar
    @666JGNotts

    Looks like a decent prospect. It would have been useful if you could have given us your average speed as well as the mileage covered.

  5. @Ipb242 Avatar
    @Ipb242

    If it is £30k and 300 miles then it is in the sweet spot for everyday driving. Audi interiors have been low rent since diesel gate which means the likes of Skoda are better and feel more up market. If Audi sort that out then they might see people coming back to them.

    1. @stevenjones916 Avatar
      @stevenjones916

      The iD3 starts at £30K so my guess would be a £34K starting price for the Audi A2.

    2. @Johnny91832 Avatar
      @Johnny91832

      Lolll skoda is not even close to the interior quality of Audis. Never has and never will.

    3. @BavarianCarEnthusiast2030 Avatar
      @BavarianCarEnthusiast2030

      Its better but a tick more expensive

    4. @carlarrowsmith Avatar
      @carlarrowsmith

      30k no way, it’ll be £36k for a basic one and you’ll need to add lots of extras to get a sensible spec.

    5. @ViewBothSides Avatar
      @ViewBothSides

      @Johnny91832 ah I don’t think you’ve looked at the developments of the past 18 months… all the German manufacturers are doubling down on touch plastic in the interiors on the steering wheel and a touch panel on the dash, while making fairly obvious cost-cutting everywhere. Skoda kinda went in that direction early but is now coming out the other side of it reverting to much better interiors.

  6. @sbomorse Avatar
    @sbomorse

    Looks too much like the I.D Polo at the rear. They should have made them a similar shape to the original.

  7. @80y3r9 Avatar
    @80y3r9

    On what average speed? 70mph or 60?

    1. @robashton8772 Avatar
      @robashton8772

      Exactly, that efficiency is irrelevant without knowing the type of driving covered. My 2025 Cupra Born did 5.4m/kWh the other day around town and b roads, at 70mph it does about 3.7m/kWh!

  8. @bigalalbig Avatar
    @bigalalbig

    How much does it weigh and is it no bigger than the old A2? Smaller is better.

  9. @craigbrown5667 Avatar
    @craigbrown5667

    Save yourself a lot of money and get a used 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. Over 300 miles of range (5+ miles/kWh), normal door handles and all for about £14k. Brilliant car 👍

  10. @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj Avatar
    @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj

    I think Audi saw this opportunity from the ID3 being a similar shape to the original A2. Glad Audi is now using the chassis for a smaller car, a premium small car is cool to have

    1. @stevejewiss532 Avatar
      @stevejewiss532

      It’s not small though is it lol

    2. @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj Avatar
      @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj

      the ID3 was voted as the best small electric car of 2026 by Whatcar, ig its subjective lol

    3. @stevejewiss532 Avatar
      @stevejewiss532

      @Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjjstill not small though

  11. @MC356 Avatar
    @MC356

    19-inch wheels and the word “efficiency” in the same sentence are contradictory. The wheels should be “aero” to minimize the damage caused by their size.

  12. @urbanstrencan Avatar
    @urbanstrencan

    I just hope that Audi will distinct this new A2 enough from it’s VW Gorup cousins iD3 and Born!
    Actually gives some original A2 vibes on the outside and I’m up for that. Can’t wait to see the full production version.

    1. @riesa85 Avatar
      @riesa85

      Make it old school bauhaus Audi and I’m in

  13. @leesmith9299 Avatar
    @leesmith9299

    i wonder if it will look worse without the camouflage

  14. @BavarianCarEnthusiast2030 Avatar
    @BavarianCarEnthusiast2030

    The OG A2 is today an Icon, why ahead of its time. This A2 will be a success!

  15. @nicodemux Avatar
    @nicodemux

    i love that Audi made a 2nd launch of the A2 and made it electric. With the upgrades it looks amazing.

  16. @johnbritt1953 Avatar
    @johnbritt1953

    I had a Honda CRZ with that small vertical rear window, which became completely blocked in poor weather, meaning the rear view was severely compromised.

  17. @reMARKably_me Avatar
    @reMARKably_me

    interesting. I said exactly this 10 years ago – what if Audi A2 was made an electric car? it finally came true.

    Mercedes didn’t hear my plea, sadly, on turning their A Class W169 into an EV. it would sell like hot cake but that’s not what they wanted anyway (there was an almost similar version produced in real but not commercially available).

  18. @cliffsherwood Avatar
    @cliffsherwood

    Nice car but what’s the big deal? I drive a 2022 iD3 Pro 58 kwh and my long term average is 4.7. I often get more than 5 miles per kW. Once a week I visit my mum after work, on my journey home (Pudsey to Crossgate, Leeds = 12 miles) I often 6.5 to 7 miles per kW. I have also driven 65 miles from Crossgates to Filey and achieved 5.2 miles per kW on mixed driving.

  19. @Grimreaperdoesnthandoutpardons Avatar
    @Grimreaperdoesnthandoutpardons

    Can you tell up something about the trunk space?

  20. @Giddy-i2c Avatar
    @Giddy-i2c

    Oh my goodness Audi are really doing it. Making an exciting car. I’d genuinely buy this despite swearing off German slop

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