"Where can I go with an electric car?" For consumers who have never been exposed to new energy vehicles, there are often doubts of one kind or another, of which endurance anxiety is the most obvious.
It must be admitted that the innate advantages of a large number of gas stations and fast refueling speed make fuel vehicles have the convenience that pure electric vehicles cannot match in some aspects. However, pure electric vehicles are not unbearable, with the improvement of charging facilities and the improvement of mileage, driving an electric vehicle for long-distance travel is not a new thing. Especially for the Shenzhen car owners who are accustomed to a fast-paced daily life, traveling to surrounding cities on weekends has become the norm of life.
This time, he set off from Shenzhen on Friday and drove an Audi e-tron to neighboring Huizhou City for a walk-and-go road trip. On the return trip on Sunday, drive the Audi e-tron Sportback and experience the charm of the Audi C-Class luxury twin family.
Head east and drive the Audi e-tron to Trail Bay to see the sunrise
From Shenzhen Qianhai to Huizhou Trail Bay, the total distance is 112 kilometers, which takes about 2 hours. For the Audi e-tron, which has a maximum range of 500 kilometers, there is no need to find additional charging stations to replenish the battery. So we opened the eye-catching e-tron logo for the charging port on the left front fender before departure, fully charged the vehicle, and set off with confidence. It is worth mentioning that if you are in a hurry, then you may wish to use super fast charging, as long as 40 minutes, the battery level can reach 80% of the total capacity from 5%.
Due to the proximity of the Friday night rush hour, the road conditions are more congested. Turn on the Audi e-tron's unique 16-speaker B&O speaker and listen to soft music to help relax. Self-driving tours have always been the best match for music! If you turn on the seat massage function set by the MMI touch screen, the fatigue of the journey will be swept away. For users in the southern region, the seat ventilation provided by the Audi e-tron is also very practical, especially in the hot summer, which is called an "artifact".
When entering the highway section with better road conditions, the Audi e-tron is fully powered. Official data shows that the Audi e-tron motor has a peak output of 230kW, a peak torque of 540N·m, and zero hundred acceleration in just 7.5 seconds. Perhaps deliberately done by engineers, the Audi e-tron does not have the usual momentum of electric vehicles, from the initial stage to acceleration, highlighting the stable driving characteristics. It is also in this way that the Audi e-tron is closer to the driving experience of an Audi fuel car, and this style switch is less obvious and more acceptable to electric vehicles. However, for female drivers, the steering feedback of the "throttle", brake pedal and steering wheel may be "heavy" and not too easy to use.
Surprisingly, although the Audi e-tron has reached a length of 4.9 meters, thanks to the installation of the variable steering ratio system, the actual experience is that whether it is in the narrow section of the city or at high speed, the turn is more stable and safer.
And the Audi e-tron is also equipped with adaptive suspension, when the vehicle switches to off-road mode or all-terrain mode, the air suspension will be raised, so that the vehicle has a higher ground clearance, better passability. According to TheRond, the air suspension of the Audi e-tron can be adjusted to a maximum ground clearance of up to 213mm. In addition, the system has five driving modes to choose from, including comfort, automatic, dynamic, efficient and personalized, which basically cover the various needs of daily cars. In particular, the latest generation of Audi quattro electric four-wheel drive system, front and rear torque infinite distribution, 30 milliseconds of response time is only a quarter of the mechanical quattro, get rid of difficulties, take a bad road are more confident. Unfortunately, this test drive did not go to the limit of the road conditions to experience the quattro electric four-wheel drive system.
Shortly after getting off the highway, we arrived at the hotel in Trail Bay, where the Audi e-tron had more than 300 km of remaining cruising range and dropped the battery as expected. During the period, there are many congestion points, but fortunately, the Audi e-tron recovers excess energy during the taxiing and formulation of the vehicle, and can also choose three levels of energy recovery through the paddle shifter, which has a greater effect on the extension of the mileage. Feedback in the driving experience, its kinetic energy recovery is smooth, and it will not be abruptly recovered at the moment of releasing the "throttle", feeling more smooth.
The next day's sunrise arrived as promised, and watching the sun rise from the sea level seemed to make people receive full of positive energy. Yes, working continuously for a week often makes people fall into a state of negative energy, and when you go to different places on weekends to see different scenery, your mentality changes with it!
To the "net red point" punch card, Audi e-tron is the scenery?
Since it is a vacation, the itinerary is naturally more pleasant. The next day, the group drove the Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback out of Trail Bay and arrived at an internet celebrity shop in Huidong County, Huizhou, as planned. This is a seaside shop with a unique architectural style, suitable for viewing the sea and suitable for playing. The journey distance is about 51 kilometers, passing through complex township roads, and the driving time is about 2 hours.
The new MMI multimedia interconnection system equipped with audi e-tron is very practical, and due to a large number of localization service upgrades, real-time navigation and other functions provide great help for the journey. In addition, the head-up display function projects information such as speed and route navigation to the front windshield, so that even if you are driving in an unfamiliar environment, you can be more secure and safer, and you don't have to be distracted and look down at the navigation information of the central control screen from time to time.
Arrived at the "net red punch point", this time really do not have to "hunt down the little red book blogger", because the good scenery and stunning design in front of you are really "worth the ticket price" (PS: you need to make an appointment in advance to enter). Climb to the highest point, the sea is unobstructed, and no matter how much you are in the mood, you will be smoothed out one by one. The terrifying waves in the near distance are like 4D blockbusters, and the sensory impact is extremely strong. And the building itself is also worth playing, not only suitable for viewing, but also suitable for "little sisters" to come and take pictures of the concave shape.
But there is a saying that goes, "You stand on the bridge and look at the scenery, and the people who watch the scenery look at you upstairs". Although we drove to new places in search of scenery, passers-by were more interested in the Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback we drove. It is no wonder that as the beginning of the Audi brand 'all in e-tron' product strategy, Audi e-tron has a lot to see.
The Audi e-tron inherits many family-style design languages, allowing you to recognize its identity at a glance, but there are also electric vehicle elements to show its uniqueness. Active opening and closing octagonal single-frame grille, matrix LED headlights, new across LED taillights, large diffuser on the lower part of the rear bumper, exclusive platinum gray coating, etc., audi e-tron is highly recognizable. If you like to play with lights, you can also choose different projection patterns, driving/locking the car is more ritualistic. If you look closely, you will see that the appearance of the whole vehicle has many design elements similar to "arrow feathers", which is a hidden "small Easter egg".
Entering the car, it is a deep integration of technology and luxury. The double-layer split MMI touch central control screen and the 12.3-inch Audi exclusive virtual cockpit create an exclusive surround intelligent driving experience for the Audi e-tron. The dashboard trim is available in four types: carbon fiber, brushed aluminum, solid wood, and dynamic aluminum, which can be selected according to personal preference. The newly designed gear lever has the illusion of "taking off in place" when used, and the 30-color interior mood light reflects a full sense of dignity.
Is it the scenery or the Audi e-tron? For a while there was no answer. So we quickly drove to the yacht club and traveled in a different way. Seeing the sea on a yacht is not the same feeling, and it is easier to be closer and more likely to have a sense of awe for nature.
At the end of the day, there is a lively BBQ party in the evening. Enjoy the sea breeze and food, which is one of the greatest pleasures of a road trip.
After a full rest, we reluctantly bid farewell to the beach in Huizhou on Sunday and officially embarked on the road back to Shenzhen. After changing cars, he briefly experienced the Audi e-tron Sportback, and thanks to the more violent power output, it was more enjoyable to drive. If you want an electric car with a more stylish and sporty look, the Audi e-tron Sportback is more suitable.
It turns out that driving an Audi e-tron for a short and medium-distance trip is completely competent, without further ado, this weekend, between the mountains and the sea, feel the beauty of the wind and the sea!