On the 25th of this month, the new Ideal ONE will be released. Since I picked up my Ideal ONE on December 13th, 2019, it has accompanied me for more than 500 days and nights. Do you still remember the first time you saw the Ideal ONE? In this article, I will share with you some representative photos of my Ideal ONE from my album. These memories also represent the zero-to-one process of Ideal Motors/Ideal ONE witnessed by all our friends who love Ideal cars. (Multiple picture alert)
First Meeting: April 2019, Changzhou Factory
This was our first meeting, and I remember that at that time, we could only experience the ride instead of driving the car. Fortunately, after the event was over, I was able to take a silver test drive car, took photos, and chatted with the engineers for four hours.
At that time, the car still had double armrests, and the color of the brown seats was slightly reddish. Later, adjustments were made based on user feedback, which is the color that the mass-produced version now uses. Do you remember the original UI interface of the big screen, after so many OTA updates? Let’s review it together.
Ideal Open Day for Experienced Drivers: May 2019 at Beijing HuaXi LIVE Retail Center
The second event about ideal was the open day held by experienced drivers at Beijing HuaXi LIVE. I remember the venue was particularly popular with many current car owners present. At that time, @Hanlu @Yingge, @Xiaoxian, and @Xuyunhe were all there.
Several experienced users patiently answered questions about topics that everyone was concerned about, such as passing through Alibei, comparing the use of the Tesla Model X, and battery safety.
### Test drive of 2019 Idean ONE: August 2019 in Changzhou plant
This is the first time I actually drove Idean ONE, which was very amazing. @Liu Jie still introduced it to everyone on the spot. At that time, the suspension of Idean ONE was slightly harder compared to now, and it was also a double armrest. After driving, the reassuring feeling in my heart was completely stable: “This is the car I need.”
Test drive of 2020 Idean ONE: December 2019 in Changzhou plant
After four months, I went to the Changzhou plant again for the second test drive. I remember it was particularly funny because @Zhe Lun, who was still in the garage of @42, said at the beginning of the video that he had to open the box again. That time, because it was a video shoot, screenshots of the video were used instead.
Ten optimizations and changes were made for Idean ONE that time:
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Adjustable air intake grille / increase chrome-plated grille
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Rear double-sided soundproof privacy glass
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Michelin quiet tires
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Optimize the convenience of closing doors
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Add a kick function
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Add an LCA switch
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Replaced the same B-pillar material as Audi A8L.8. The outer rear armrests have been removed.
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The rear suspension control arm bushings/front shock absorber upper bushings have been optimized.
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The LED headlamp coverage has been improved.
First meeting with my ideal ONE: December 13, 2019, Tianjin Delivery Centre
That was the first time I saw my ideal ONE, which actually wasn’t originally planned to be the car delivered to me. Two days before the delivery, the staff called to inform me that my car had arrived but had been damaged during transportation, and asked if I could reschedule.
As I had already arranged to return to Jinzhou for business, I couldn’t change the pickup date. However, I didn’t mind the damage too much and said, “If it’s not serious, I can still accept the car with damage”. But the staff insisted that they would never deliver a damaged vehicle, and worked overnight to prepare another car without any damage for me. “Having principles and providing services” is the most impressive impression that I have of the delivery process of my ideal ONE.
PDI Operation: Jinzhou, January 2020
After picking up the car, we brought it to the seaside for a PDI operation in January amid the epidemic. At that time, we could hardly find a place to wash the car, and almost all places were closed. The epidemic also brought great pressure on the delivery and sales of Ideal automobiles. I remember posting a Weibo message at the time:
“Perseverance is not because you see hope that you persevere, but it is only after perseverance that you have hope.”
Showing a friend around: June 2020 in Jinzhou
For most of us, we don’t have it that easy. We don’t have a wealthy dad, nor do we have a benefactor falling from the sky, and we certainly don’t have the luck to win big prizes. We only have our two diligent hands. This means that most of the time, we have to choose A instead of B. Especially when it comes to choosing a car, no matter whether you prefer a coupe or a sedan, or which brand and model you like, they can be classified into two categories: satisfying yourself and satisfying your family.
Summary after ten thousand kilometers: August 2020 in Chaoyang Mountain Area, Liaoning
Last year, taking advantage of the fact that my car had already driven over ten thousand kilometers, I made a summary of my experience driving it. At the time, the Ideen ONE was caught up in rumors and many people questioned it. I felt that a car owner’s real driving experience was the best proof. At the same time, I also attacked those unethical media that had malicious interpretations. Fortunately, the eyes of the consumers were bright, and the keyboard was always just a keyboard.Translate the markdown text below into English markdown text, in a professional manner, retaining the HTML tags inside the markdown and only output the results.
My First Long-Distance Driving: Hainan in October 2020
This was my first time driving a Li Xiang ONE for a road trip, which took place in Hainan. After a nine-hour long drive, L2 assisted driving was extremely helpful. Easy refueling also made me enjoy the trip without any anxiety about the mileage. I experienced the power of a typhoon, passed through the rainforest in Hainan, and stopped at a century-old arcade on a bike street.
My First Adventure on Plateau: Tibet in April 2021
This world is three-dimensional, so don’t forget the height while travelling the world’s width. Therefore, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau must be a place where we must visit in a lifetime with a Li Xiang ONE. Self-driving in Tibet was a wonderful experience. As a first-time visitor to Tibet, it was an easy-to-control thing to drive a SUV you’re familiar with.The entire driving experience is no different from that on flat terrain, very easy and comfortable to drive. Perhaps the Prado/Land Cruiser is truly excellent on plateau, but I think Ideal ONE is the most suitable car for driving on plateau. It’s time to vigorously promote Ideal ONE in high-altitude areas.
Conclusion: Honored Witness & Grateful Accompaniment
Above are all the photos of key moments about LI ONE in my eyes. I am grateful for the support from LI, which enabled me to witness the entire process of LI Motors and LI ONE from scratch. I would also like to thank LI ONE for taking good care of my family, and always being with us. The new version is coming soon, let’s look forward to its evolution together.
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.