In Pictures: Audi A2 e-tron debuts upgraded APP350 drive with SiC inverter for greater efficiency

The A2 e-tron is designed for efficient urban charging, helping Audi's compact EV achieve its preliminary 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP rating.

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Audi positions the A2 e-tron as its most efficient model yet, targeting everyday city drivers with its upgraded APP350 drive.

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The compact EV's revised rotor and stator design and SiC inverter aim to squeeze more range from every kilowatt-hour.

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Rivals like the Kia PV5 show the growing competition in the compact electric segment that the A2 e-tron enters.

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Audi's efficiency claims for the A2 e-tron come as established EVs such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 set a high bar.

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Low-viscosity transmission oil in the APP350 drive unit contributes to the A2 e-tron's reduced energy losses.

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The 140 kW efficiency package version pairs the upgraded drive with aerodynamic design for maximum range.

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Compact dimensions and a silicon carbide inverter make the A2 e-tron suited to dense urban environments.

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Audi has yet to announce full pricing and availability for the A2 e-tron, which debuts the Group's latest APP350 drive.

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