2027 Audi A2 e-tron could be the cheapest Audi EV in Australia
Audi has revived the A2 badge on an electric hatch priced from €38,200 in Germany and Audi Australia is weighing up a local launch for 2027.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- 2027 Audi A2 e-tron revives Audi's efficiency-focused small car badge
- Up to 646km WLTP range from 84kWh battery
- Australian launch under evaluation, likely 2027, around $60,000
Audi has brought back the A2 nameplate after two decades, and this time it runs on electricity. The 2027 Audi A2 e-tron is the smallest car in the Audi range now that A1 and Q2 production has finished, and Audi Australia has confirmed it is being assessed for local showrooms.
Orders open in Europe this week with first deliveries due in December 2026. Australia would follow in 2027 at the earliest.
2027 Audi A2 e-tron pricing
German pricing spans four variants. Nothing is confirmed for Australia yet.
| Variant | Price excluding on-roads (Germany) | Approx. AUD |
| A2 e-tron 125kW | €38,200 | $61,500 |
| A2 e-tron 140kW | €41,900 | $67,500 |
| A2 e-tron 170kW | €48,900 | $79,000 |
| A2 e-tron 240kW | €51,200 | $82,500 |
Specs and performance
Every 2027 Audi A2 e-tron is rear-wheel drive with a single motor, and the numbers that matter sit at opposite ends of the range.
The 140kW version with the optional efficiency pack claims 12.8kWh/100km, which Audi says makes it the most efficient car it has ever built. Step up to the 84kWh NMC battery in 170kW form and WLTP range hits 646km, with DC charging at up to 183kW.
The 240kW flagship trades a little of that range for pace, running 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds. At the other end, the 52kWh entry car still claims 423km.
A drag coefficient of 0.24 makes it the second slipperiest Audi ever behind the A6 Sportback e-tron. Bi-directional charging is offered, so the car can power external devices or feed a home.
Inside and out
At roughly 4.3m long on a 2770mm wheelbase, the new hatch is far bigger than the 3826mm original. It shares the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo and Cupra Born underpinnings but gets its own body, complete with the split rear windscreen and rounded roofline that nod to the 1999-2005 car.
Boot space is around 390L, stretching to 1336L with the seats folded. There is also a 13L frunk, which the ID.3 Neo and Born both miss.
Standard equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking and swerve assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- 11.9-inch driver display and 12.8-inch MMI touchscreen
- Seven-speaker sound system
- Fidlock magnetic mounting points in the centre console
- Dual 25W Qi2 wireless phone chargers
Options run to a panoramic roof, matrix LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, adaptive dampers and a 14-speaker Sonos system.
Australian timing
Audi Australia has stopped short of confirming anything.
A local spokesperson has said a 2027 arrival is the working assumption pending evaluation. If it lands near $60,000, it would sit well under the Audi Q4 e-tron, currently the brand's cheapest EV here at $71,650 before on-road costs after a recent price cut.
Audi has a badge with genuine history and a car that finally does something with it. The question for Australian buyers is whether head office signs off before the 2027 window closes, because register-your-interest pages are not order books.
Frequently asked questions
How much will the 2027 Audi A2 e-tron cost in Australia?
Nothing is confirmed. German pricing starts at €38,200, which converts to roughly $61,500, so a local start near $60,000 is the realistic expectation.
What is the range of the Audi A2 e-tron?
Up to 646km WLTP with the 84kWh NMC battery in 170kW form. The entry 52kWh version claims 423km.
When does the Audi A2 e-tron arrive in Australia?
European deliveries begin in December 2026. Audi Australia is still evaluating the car and has flagged 2027 as the earliest possible local arrival.
Rob Leigh
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Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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