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Audi reveals its new entry-level EV with over 400 miles of range starts at about $45,000

Audi has unveiled the A2 e-tron, a compact hatchback and the brand's most affordable and efficient electric vehicle. The car starts at approximately $45,000 and offers a range exceeding 400 miles. This entry-level model features a small footprint and a practical layout designed to increase sales within the European market. High-performance configurations include a 322bhp motor and an 84kWh battery, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

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  • ✓ The Audi A2 e-tron is the brand's most affordable and efficient EV.
  • ✓ The vehicle has a range of over 400 miles.
  • ✓ The A2 e-tron starts at approximately $45,000.
  • ✓ Audi is using the compact EV to attempt to boost sales in Europe.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Audi launched the A2 e-tron as its smallest and most affordable electric vehicle.

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  1. Audi reveals A2 e-tron entry-level EV with 400-mile range

    Audi has unveiled the A2 e-tron, a compact hatchback and the brand's most affordable and efficient electric vehicle. The car starts at approximately $45,000 and offers a range exceeding 400 miles. This entry-level model features a small footprint and a practical layout designed to increase sales within the European market. High-performance configurations include a 322bhp motor and an 84kWh battery, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

    Why it matters

    The A2 name returns as a hatchback within the e-tron electric range. This move positions Audi to compete in the compact EV segment where it previously lacked a direct rival.

    What is confirmed

    • The Audi A2 e-tron is the brand's most affordable and efficient EV.
    • The vehicle has a range of over 400 miles.
    • The A2 e-tron starts at approximately $45,000.
    • Audi is using the compact EV to attempt to boost sales in Europe.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The most powerful A2 e-tron model has 322bhp, an 84kWh battery, and a 0-100km/h time of 5.7 seconds.
    • The vehicle offers up to 646km of range.

    What to watch next

    • Official release dates for European markets
    • Confirmation of battery specifications for base models
    • BMW's response with a competing compact EV
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. audi.com — Audi A2 e-tron : Rethinking efficiency
    2. reuters.com — Audi introduces new compact EV in bid to boost European sales
    3. The Verge — Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
    4. bmwblog — The Audi A2 Is Back, And BMW Doesn’t Have A Rival (Yet)
    5. Electrek — Audi reveals its new entry-level EV with over 400 miles of range starts at about $45,000
    6. www.caranddriver.com — Audi Is Relaunching the A2 Hatchback as Part of Its e-tron Range
    7. www.autox.com — New Audi A2 e-tron Revealed with Up to 646km of Range; Brand's Smallest EV Yet
    8. thenextweb.com — Dacia moves Spring production from China to Slovenia and keeps the range under €20,000 for the new EV
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