Audi A2 E-Tron Revealed With 401 Miles of Range and High Efficiency
The new compact EV leverages the MEB Entry platform with a focus on aerodynamics and lightweight construction.
Audi has officially unveiled the A2 E-Tron, a new electric vehicle that boasts an estimated range of up to 401 miles. The model is positioned as a highly efficient entry into the brand's expanding EV lineup, utilizing the Volkswagen Group's MEB Entry platform.
What Happened
The A2 E-Tron's headline figure of 401 miles is based on the WLTP testing cycle, which typically yields higher numbers than the EPA standard used in the United States. The vehicle is designed with a focus on aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight construction to maximize distance per charge. It shares its underlying architecture with other affordable EVs in the Volkswagen Group, aiming to bring down production costs while maintaining brand-specific design and performance characteristics.
Why It Matters
The A2 E-Tron highlights the industry's growing focus on efficiency as a key differentiator for entry-level electric vehicles. By leveraging the MEB Entry platform, Audi aims to bring down production costs while maintaining brand-specific design and performance characteristics.
The Bottom Line
Audi has revealed the A2 E-Tron with a claimed WLTP range of 401 miles, built on the MEB Entry platform with a focus on aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight construction.
