Audi A2 E-Tron Can Power Your Home and Charge Your Devices
The Audi A2 E-Tron supports bidirectional charging: the car can power devices and a home, though energy transfer to the grid has not yet been launched.
The Audi A2 E-Tron can now be used for more than just driving. In Vehicle-to-Load mode, the electric vehicle directly powers external devices—such as tools or a refrigerator while camping. Vehicle-to-Home allows the battery’s energy to be directed into a home, including during power outages.
For V2H, a compatible bidirectional DC charging station is required: a standard home charging unit does not support this function. Audi has limited energy exchange to a charge range of 20 to 80%. Below this level, the vehicle draws electricity from the grid, while above it, it can supply energy to the home.
The Vehicle-to-Grid mode, which would allow selling electricity back to the provider, is not yet operational. Its launch depends on regulation, charging infrastructure, equipment installation in the home, and a suitable tariff.
The Audi A2 E-Tron is available with batteries of 52, 61, and 84 kWh. The first two use lithium iron phosphate chemistry, while the 84 kWh battery features nickel-manganese-cobalt cells. Fast charging power ranges from 100 to 183 kW, depending on the battery. Replenishing charge from 10 to 80% takes 24 minutes for the 52 kWh version, 26 minutes for the 61 kWh version, and 29 minutes for the 84 kWh version, according to Audi’s methodology.
Previously, Audi stated that the largest battery provides the model with a range of up to 401 miles.
