Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
Audi’s new A2 E-tron is its most affordable and efficient EV yet
奥迪全新 A2 E-tron：迄今为止最实惠、最高效的电动汽车
When shopping for an electric vehicle, affordability is becoming a more common trait. But affordable and energy efficient is truly a rare breed. Often you have to sacrifice one for the other. Want something affordable? Great, here’s a range loser. Want something that goes the distance? Be ready to pay the price. 在选购电动汽车时，“经济实惠”正逐渐成为一个常见的特征。但既经济实惠又节能高效的车型确实凤毛麟角。通常情况下，你必须在两者之间做出取舍。想要价格亲民？没问题，但续航里程可能不尽如人意。想要长续航？那就得准备好支付更高的价格。
Surprisingly, here comes Audi to split the difference. The German automaker’s new A2 E-tron compact crossover is inexpensive, starting at just £32,200 (about $45,000). And it absolutely impresses with an ultra low drag coefficient and a range of battery and drivetrain options that, when configured correctly, can produce a range of up to 401 miles. 令人惊讶的是，奥迪此次成功找到了平衡点。这家德国汽车制造商推出的全新 A2 E-tron 紧凑型跨界车价格亲民，起售价仅为 32,200 英镑（约合 45,000 美元）。它凭借极低的阻力系数以及多种电池和动力系统组合令人印象深刻，在正确配置下，其续航里程最高可达 401 英里（约 645 公里）。
Unfortunately for us Yanks, this rear-wheel drive compact car is just for the European market for now. But perhaps Audi will eventually see the error of its ways, or Americans will get their heads out of their tailpipes long enough to see the real advantages of a highly efficient, compact EV with an Audi badge. 对于我们美国人来说，遗憾的是这款后轮驱动的紧凑型车目前仅面向欧洲市场销售。但也许奥迪最终会意识到这一策略的局限性，或者美国消费者能从对大排量汽车的执念中走出来，去发现这款带有奥迪标志的高效紧凑型电动汽车的真正优势。
Efficient is often synonymous with aerodynamic, and the A2 E-tron certainly confirms that. Flush door handles, cool air intakes, a fully enclosed underbody, and gap reducers around the wheel arches help reduce the drag coefficient down to 0.24, a first for Audi. Another first is bidirectional charging, which will help support vehicle-to-load via an outlet in the trunk, or vehicle-to-home with the right compatible DC wall box. 高效往往与空气动力学密不可分，A2 E-tron 无疑印证了这一点。隐藏式门把手、冷却进气口、全封闭底盘以及轮拱周围的间隙减小设计，将风阻系数降低到了 0.24，这在奥迪车型中尚属首次。另一项首创是双向充电功能，它可以通过后备箱的插座支持对外放电（V2L），或者在配备合适的兼容直流充电桩时实现车对家（V2H）供电。
With the right motor and battery setup, the A2 E-tron consumes just 12.8 kWh per 62 miles (100 km), while the real mile-eater of the lineup manages up to 401 miles (645 km) on the European WLTP cycle. Inside, the A2 E-tron features a standard curved MMI panoramic display that combines an 11.9 inch digital gauge cluster with a 12.8 inch center touch screen. 在合适的电机和电池配置下，A2 E-tron 每 62 英里（100 公里）的能耗仅为 12.8 kWh，而该系列中续航最强的版本在欧洲 WLTP 工况下可实现高达 401 英里（645 公里）的续航里程。内饰方面，A2 E-tron 标配了曲面 MMI 全景显示屏，将 11.9 英寸数字仪表盘与 12.8 英寸中央触摸屏融为一体。
There’s also plenty of clever storage thanks to a Fidlock magnetic fastening system that allows owners to click things like cupholders and charging cable bags into dedicated points around the cabin and trunk. Cyclists may be familiar with the tech that can keep their water bottles attached to their bike without a cage， but Audi says this is the first time it’s making an appearance in a production car. 得益于 Fidlock 磁性固定系统，车内还提供了许多巧妙的储物空间。车主可以将杯架、充电线收纳包等物品“咔哒”一声固定在座舱和后备箱的指定位置。骑行爱好者可能对这种无需水壶架就能将水壶固定在自行车上的技术并不陌生，但奥迪表示，这是该技术首次应用于量产车中。
While Audi gave up on its EVs-or-bust pledge last year, the automaker is leaving the door open for a mix of gas, hybrid, and electrification. The A2 may not be appearing alongside its brethren like the impressive S6 Sportback E-tron at the dealership anytime soon, but nothing is set in stone. 尽管奥迪去年放弃了“全面电动化”的承诺，但这家汽车制造商仍为燃油、混合动力和电动化的组合留出了空间。A2 可能不会很快与 S6 Sportback E-tron 等兄弟车型一同出现在经销商展厅，但一切皆有可能。