Three Audi A2 e-tron variants added to French subsidy list from 24 November 2026
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A decree published in France's Journal officiel on 23 October 2026 (JORF number 0248, text number 11) lists three Audi A2 e-tron power outputs (190 ch, 231 ch and 326 ch) as meeting the minimum environmental score for state subsidy eligibility, effective from 24 November 2026. The decree specifies vehicles by type-variant-version code rather than commercial name, and the 170 ch variant does not appear in the published list. ADEME sets the threshold at 60 points for eligibility.
Why it matters
Procurement teams planning French EV fleet tenders after November 2026 can now include these three A2 e-tron variants in subsidy calculations, though buyers must verify exact TVV codes with dealers to confirm eligibility for any unlisted trim levels.
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- [FR] “Audi A2 e-tron : trois versions auront droit à la prime de l’Etat”
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- 28 October 2026
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