After prioritizing larger premium EVs, Audi is shifting gears toward the affordable segment with a new compact electric vehicle slated for 2026. Initially planned for 2027, this entry-level EV will target the A3 segment and be manufactured in Ingolstadt, Germany. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner confirmed to German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung: “It will be an electric vehicle in the same class as the A3.” The announcement comes as Audi faces challenges in its electric transition, with EV sales dropping 7.8 percent to 164,480 units in 2024, prompting a reconsideration of its all-electric 2032 target. Platform and Production The timing suggests Audi … Continue reading Audi’s 2026 Entry-Level EV: A3-Sized Electric Car to Replace A1 and Q2 Models