German plans to produce an electric Audi A2

Concept Audi A2 with an electric power plant was introduced by German engineers as early as 2011. Then argued that the serial implementation electropenalty not see - the conveyor model would cost too much. Who is rumored to be in the Audi changed their minds. 

The Audi already working on a new small electric car, which is created based on the concept A2. According to the publication Autobild, in the sale of novelty may appear as early as 2018. She will receive a modular platform of the Volkswagen Group and the electric propulsion system, which will provide an opportunity Compact pass on a charge of up to 500 km. 

By the way, what kind of body will get a new, more open to question. Not exclude the possibility of turning the concept into a small crossover - in this case, the model will be referred to A2Q. What made the decision to change the leadership of Audi, is not specified. It is possible, A2 repeats the story of the electric supercar Audi R8 e-tron, from which in Ingolstadt also repeatedly refused. Finally give this project the green light of the bosses made ​​the development of new batteries, which are expected to provide supercar power reserve of 450 km.