如果您正在寻找一款冬季焦虑最少的电动车，那么理想 ONE 绝对是热门候选之一。随着全国多地进入冬季，印象中电动汽车的纯电续航里程打五折和充电速度减缓，对于第一次经历冬季的电动车车主来说，这些都是令人担忧的问题。作为驾驶理想 ONE 穿越两个冬天的车主，我们为您带来了一份过冬用车攻略，来帮助您更从容地应对和舒适地度过冬季。
过冬功能一：方向盘加热+座椅加热
方向盘加热和一/二排四个座椅加热是过冬的绝佳利器，用过就不想回去了。理想 ONE 的加热面积在同级车型中是非常优秀的，而且加热速度也是很快的。根据我们的使用体验，将座椅加热设置为三档，坐上去 30 秒左右，真皮座椅的冰冷感就可以得到缓解。
方向盘加热的好处更不用说了。冬季北方地区的许多人都会带手套开车，就是因为方向盘太凉。使用理想 ONE 后，您将完全摆脱这样的问题。
理想 ONE 的方向盘和座椅加热都支持语音控制，只需要唤醒理想同学，说一句 “打开全车座椅加热”，四个座椅就会变得暖烘烘的。
过冬功能二：按时出发
按时出发是理想 ONE 近期推出的 OTA 车机功能，我认为它将成为许多上班族在冬天的最爱。按时出发可以理解为一种简易的自定义编程功能，设置好开启功能的时间和相应的功能，例如空调温度、座椅加热等，就可以实现在每天 8 点上车出发时，车内已经是暖和的了。
这项功能还有其他许多暖心的特性，例如可以将时间设置为仅工作日或每天，方便适配不同人的使用习惯。
操作路径：中控屏 – 车辆设置 – 模式 – 按时出发
过冬功能三：手机远程温控
如果按时出发解决了规律性出行场景下的舒适问题，那么手机远程温控则解决了随机场景下的问题。理想汽车的 App 车辆控制页面可以实现对车内温度、方向盘加热和座椅加热的远程控制。
过冬功能四：电池保温Battery temperature is closely related to battery performance. When the temperature is suitable, the power consumption of the driving system will be lower, and the charging speed will remain at a higher level. The battery insulation function mainly solves the problem of poor battery performance when the air temperature is low.
Battery insulation is used in conjunction with slow charging piles. After the charging is completed, the battery will continue to be insulated to ensure that the battery is at the optimal working temperature when you drive away. This process will consume a little electricity, with insulation for about an hour consuming about 2 degrees of electricity.
If your Ideal ONE is usually parked outdoors for charging, it is recommended to turn on this function in low temperature weather. If the home charging is in an underground garage and the temperature is still acceptable, this function can be turned off. Please note that this function cannot be triggered during fast charging.
- On the car screen: Vehicle settings – Vehicle – Charging management- Battery insulation
- In the Ideal Automotive App: Vehicle control page – Battery page – Battery insulation
Winter function 5: Air conditioning energy-saving in winter
The problem of electric car endurance in winter being reduced by 40-50% compared to NEDC test conditions is a common issue in the industry. There are two reasons: one is the significant impact of low temperature on battery energy consumption (the low-temperature performance of the ternary lithium batteries used in the Ideal ONE is better than that of lithium iron phosphate batteries); the second is that using the heater and air conditioner in winter consumes a lot of power (which is why there are jokes about driving electric cars in winter without wearing a down jacket and not daring to turn on the air conditioning).
Let’s take a look at the power consumption of the Ideal ONE air conditioner when the range extender is not activated and the air conditioner is blowing hot air. The rated power of the front row air conditioner heating is 5 kW, and the rated power of the rear air conditioner heating is 2.5 kW. This is the maximum consumption value of the electric heating air conditioner, based on which it can be calculated that the front and rear air conditioners will consume 7.5 degrees of electricity if operated for one hour (in practice, it will not continuously heat at the maximum power). This has accounted for about 23% of the displayed electricity consumption. The power used for air conditioning will naturally reduce the driving range.
Let’s take a look at the power consumption of a single seat heater. The power consumption of a heater set to the third gear is only 70 W, and the peak power consumption of the heated steering wheel is 110 W. If these two items are used for one hour, theoretically, the power consumption will be only 5% of that used by the air conditioner for one hour. Therefore, for car owners who are more concerned about pure electric driving range in winter or car owners who are not in a particularly cold environment, using the heated seats and steering wheel can save electricity. However, for car owners with home charging, it is still not necessary to deprive themselves of the use of heating and air conditioning, after all, the electricity price is much cheaper than the gasoline price.
Based on the above information, the product manager of the air conditioning screen in the Ideal ONE has designed a winter mode button for the air conditioning, which can be used with the pure electric priority mode. Its function is to limit the operating power when electric heating is enabled, in order to achieve energy saving.
- Functional path on the vehicle screen：Air conditioning screen – Front row – Winter mode
Winter function 6: Heat management system based on range extender
If I had to list the worst scenario for an electric vehicle, I would say it is driving long distances in the cold winter. We have explained the reasons before, and the heat management system based on the range extender of the Ideal ONE essentially solves this problem.
The range extender will produce excess heat, which is of little value in a fuel vehicle but is like a godsend for electric vehicles. Ideal Automobile and the world-renowned thermal management company, Valeo, jointly developed an advanced heat management system specifically designed for range-extended electric vehicles, allowing excess heat to warm and insulate the battery, and to act as a heat source for the cabin heating.
Before the range extender water temperature rises, the Ideal ONE uses electric heating to preheat the cabin, which heats up quickly (if it is for short distances in the city, this phase will consume more power); after the range extender water temperature rises, it uses the excess heat to heat the cabin, which can fully ensure the temperature inside the car, without any burden for the driver. From my experience, the Ideal ONE’s range in the winter when driving long distances is almost no different from that in the spring and summer seasons, thanks to this heat management system.
Winter Function 7: Fuel priority winter mode
There are many Ideal ONE owners in northeastern China, which proves that the Ideal ONE can cope with extremely cold weather. However, whether it is a fuel vehicle or an electric vehicle, they will face challenges when using their cars in environments where it is 20 degrees Celsius or colder.
According to feedback from car owners in northern China, in order to improve the performance of the Ideal ONE in extremely cold weather, the product manager designed a winter driving mode option for fuel priority mode. When choosing winter mode, the range extender will generate more electricity. In environments where it is not convenient to charge, it can better maintain battery power. Of course, during this process, the range extender’s fuel consumption, noise, and vibration will also increase. Car owners who have requirements for power retention in the winter can try this function.# Function path for car infotainment system: Head unit – Vehicle settings – Driving preferences – Range extender working mode – Winter
Winter function 8: Quick defogging
In winter, due to the problem of ambient temperature difference, the car window may fog up frequently. On the air conditioning screen, there is a defogging shortcut button closest to the driver’s right hand. Clicking it will automatically defog according to the current environment. After the fog disappears, click it again to turn it off. You can also execute this operation by calling out “front defogging” through the AI assistant.
This function also has an important application scenario. Before snowing, a layer of ice usually accumulates on the front windshield. To facilitate subsequent removal, it is necessary to use the defogging function to quickly melt the ice layer outside the windshield.
Winter reminder: What kind of antifreeze glass water should you choose?
Before winter, you need to confirm whether the antifreeze capability of the glass water in the car meets the local ambient temperature to prevent freezing of the pipeline due to low temperature. For example, for car owners in the North China Plain, the antifreeze capability of the vehicle’s glass water should be -20°C.
The antifreeze capability of the glass water added when the Ideall ONE left the factory is -30°C. If you haven’t added any glass water, there is generally no problem. For car owners who have maintained their vehicles at an Ideal official store, they don’t need to worry too much either. The staff will add antifreeze with a capability of -30°C to the vehicle’s glass water during maintenance.
The capacity of Ideall ONE’s glass water bottle is 3.5 liters, and an alarm will sound when there is about 750ml left. You can add it according to your usage.
Winter reminder: What to do if the tire pressure drops in winter?
In winter, generally, the tire pressure will decrease compared to summer temperatures. For example, the tire pressure for Ideall ONE in summer is 2.5 bar, then in winter it may drop to 2.3 bar. If the temperature drops sharply, the tire pressure may even trigger an alarm. If all four tires sound the alarm, it is probably due to the temperature, not the tire damage.
It is recommended to keep the tire pressure at the recommended value of 2.5 bar in winter. If the current tire pressure is low, you can go to a repair shop to add some air or use the built-in air pump in the trunk. Because low tire pressure during driving will cause large deformation of the tire, which affects the tire life.8 Ge Winter Function + 2 Ge Winter Reminder, hope this guide can help everyone to comfortably winter, and the extended-range electric vehicle technology is a source of safety for everyone driving an electric vehicle to smoothly pass through winter.
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.