Words: Kyle Cassidy
Published 4 June 2026
Audi’s long-awaited electric sports car is edging closer to production, with fresh spy shots revealing the latest development vehicles undergoing testing in Europe.
The new model, expected to serve as the spiritual successor to the TT, was previewed by Audi’s striking Concept C at last year’s Munich Motor Show. While the production car remains under wraps, the latest images provide another glimpse at the brand’s future electric sports car programme.
The pics, as posted by Car Scoops, show that Audi is still using heavily disguised test mules based on the upcoming Porsche 718 Boxster EV rather than dedicated production-bodied prototypes. Similar development vehicles were first spotted more than a year ago, and externally little appears to have changed since then.
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However, the latest test cars feature noticeably wider wheel arch extensions, hinting that Audi’s version could adopt a broader track than its Porsche sibling.
The company announced earlier this year that the vehicle will be built at its Böllinger Höfe facility in Germany, the same specialist production site responsible for low-volume and high-performance Audi models. It will debut in 202.
The electric sports car is expected to share its underlying architecture with Porsche’s next-generation 718, a model that has reportedly been in development and testing for several years. While Porsche is expected to offer both electric and internal-combustion versions of the new 718, Audi is widely tipped to pursue an EV-only strategy for its sports car.
Technical details remain under wraps, although the Audi is expected to borrow elements of Porsche’s advanced electric powertrain technology. Detuned versions of the 718’s electric motors are considered likely, while an 800-volt electrical architecture should enable rapid charging performance and strong efficiency.
Although the mechanical package may have plenty in common with its Porsche cousin, Audi is expected to differentiate the model through distinctive styling and a unique driving character.
Design inspiration is likely to come from the Concept C, which featured dramatic proportions and a sophisticated retractable hardtop roof. If carried through to production, it would give Audi’s new sports car a more premium and versatile character than a traditional fabric-roof roadster.
Inside, Audi is expected to adopt a cleaner, more driver-focused approach than many of its recent models. Early indications suggest the cabin will favour physical interaction and minimalist design.
