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New Audi electric car is coming: compact class meets technology!
Audi is planning a new compact electric SUV in Ingolstadt from 2026 that will replace the Q4 e-tron and is based on the MEB+ platform.
New Audi electric car is coming: compact class meets technology!
A new chapter in the world of electric vehicles is about to begin: Audi has published plans to bring a compact electric car onto the market that will significantly expand the vehicle range in the electric sector. According to Merkur's report, the new model is expected to replace the current entry-level model, the Q4 e-tron, and is intended to appeal to new target groups. Good news for car fans – the first prototypes have already been spotted during test drives on public roads.
The design of the future Audi model could show natural familiarity with the Q4 e-tron and nostalgic echoes of the former Audi A2 small car and the A1:Me concept car. Particularly exciting: This new electric car is being designed as an SUV crossover coupe and could inherit the A1 and Q2 models. Possible model names such as A2 e-tron or Q2 e-tron are already circulating, based on statements by Audi CEO Gernot Döllner about the return of historical names.
Technical base and production
The new Audi electric car will be based on the innovative MEB+ architecture, an improved platform from the Volkswagen Group that ensures flexibility and efficiency in vehicle construction. This new platform enables a variety of battery sizes and performance variants, so that future vehicles can be optimally adapted to the needs of a wide range of drivers. With a production start scheduled for 2026 at the Audi plant in Ingolstadt, Audi is on schedule, although entry into the compact class was originally planned for 2027, as T-Online reports.
The planned vehicle length will be between 4.26 meters (ID.3) and 4.35 meters (A3 Sportback), so it can definitely be positioned in the compact segment. Above all, Audi wants to achieve a unique selling point compared to the sister models from the Volkswagen Group with an independent design, a high-quality selection of materials and sophisticated chassis tuning.
Audi in the electric age
In the fast-moving world of electric vehicles, manufacturers are responding to increasing competitive pressure. Audi not only wants to score points with the new model, but has also recognized that smaller segments still need to be covered by brands like VW and Skoda. With the decision to focus on a new entry-level model, the car manufacturer is facing the challenges of the market.
The commitment to electromobility is underpinned by the modular electric drive system (MEB). This has been developed by Volkswagen since 2015 and aims to minimize production costs and make electric cars accessible to the mass market. Thanks to the MEB+ platform, not only Audi models but also vehicles from other brands can benefit from the advantages of this innovative technology.
By introducing new models and adapting to current market developments, Audi is showing that it has the right touch to remain competitive in the future. The combination of state-of-the-art technology, attractive designs and a clear focus on electromobility will certainly lead the brand into a successful future.
Those interested can see the first photos of the prototypes and further details about Audi's latest project in the reports from Mercury and T Online read about it, as well as learn about the technical basis Wikipedia inform.