Audi Previews TT Successor on Porsche 718 EV Platform

• Audi will unveil a new electric TT concept in September 2025, a comeback for the model following the end of production in 2023.

• It is based on the Porsche 718 electric platform and is positioned between the original TT and R8.

• It will feature dual-motor all-wheel-drive performance and be built on VW Group's SSP architecture.

Audi Revives TT as a Cayman-Based Electric Concept

Audi has now officially confirmed that a new electric sports car concept—most likely returning the TT name—will be revealed at the September 2025 Munich Motor Show. Internally codenamed as TT Moment 2.0, the concept will aim to introduce the spirit of the original TT into an electric age while advancing the brand's EV agenda in the performance segment.

The news follows the production stoppage of the final TT model in 2023, bringing to an end a journey which began way back in 1998. TT replacement signals that Audi will continue to keep compact sports cars in the line up but with a hostile drivetrain strategy based on electrification.

Between the Audi TT and R8

According to remarks from Audi bosses, the new EV will occupy a unique position in the firm's sports car hierarchy. It would be positioned "between TT and R8"—more rapid and larger than the current TT, but less out-and-out than the R8 supercar.

This mid-tier positioning could serve multiple purposes: reviving Audi’s entry-level performance offering while appealing to drivers looking for more usable, everyday power than what the R8’s high-performance V10 once delivered. With design proportions expected to reflect modern sports coupe sensibilities, the vehicle will likely emphasize low-slung aerodynamics and tight cabin dimensions.

Porsche-Derived Platform and SSP Architecture

One of the highlights is the platform strategy. Audi's future TT concept is reported to be founded on the Porsche 718 Electric architecture. The platform, which will support upcoming electric Cayman and Boxster models, provides a compact, mid-engine-like balance suitable for performance cars. It also offers dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations in line with Audi's Quattro legacy.

The platform is being retooled to VW Group SSP (Scalable Systems Platform) architecture that will serve as an EV base for many VW Group brands in a modular format. The modular format slashes the development cost and maximizes cross-brand flexibility with individual brand identities intact.

Technical Focus on Performance and Cost-Effectiveness

[Unverified] While no exact performance figures have been released yet, the notion is reported to be targeting a performance range above regular compact EVs. Featuring a dual-motor setup, it will likely be capable of providing all-wheel grip and a low slung center of gravity. These features would make the electric TT a direct rival to the new Porsche 718 EVs but priced modestly less.

The aim of the idea appears to find a balance between performance, design simplicity, and cost. In not entering the hypercar arena and instead aiming at driver interaction, Audi can possibly attempt to reclaim the prestige that the first-generation TT lost.

Design Preview To Be Unveiled at Munich Motor Show

Audi’s teaser campaign suggests that the vehicle will be revealed in concept form at the Munich IAA Mobility Show in September 2025. While only a shadowy preview image has been released so far, signature elements such as strong shoulder lines, minimalist LED lighting, and coupe proportions are anticipated. The overall silhouette may draw on both the Bauhaus-influenced first-gen TT and the sharper language of recent Audi concepts.

Further confirmation will follow closer to the time. In the meantime, the model is internally defined as a statement project—one that not only replicates an icon but also sets the potential of the SSP platform in a performance-orientated setup.

Closing the Loop on the TT Legacy

Audi appears to be closing the loop on the TT story in a way with this endeavor. The original TT established the tone for the character of modern Audi, injecting a design-focused method that filtered through its product range. TT Moment 2.0 could potentially play a role like that—reshaping the role of design and dynamics in a segment where electric crossovers and SUVs now dominate.

While it remains a concept for now, the September 2025 debut will provide clear indicators about Audi’s intentions for production and whether a new generation of the TT will enter series manufacturing.