Author: French fries fish
If we are to choose the favorite beverage for adults, my vote is definitely for coffee, especially Italian espresso, which is like the “energy station” for us working people to sustain the afternoon.
If it’s for kids, milk is the better choice for its health and taste.
While everyone can have their own preference for drinks, when it comes to choosing cars, selecting a car that prioritizes children and suits family needs is a more practical choice. Therefore, a mix of Italian espresso suitable for adults and milk suitable for babies should create a more suitable taste.
In the world of coffee, a latte is made with one shot of espresso and nine parts of milk and foam.
Recently launched, the Wayos latte DHT-PHEV is now on the market.
The core of the Wayos latte DHT-PHEV is intelligent DHT.
It may be the most expensive latte you’ve ever seen.
Wayos latte DHT-PHEV has released three models:
- Large cup 229,000 yuan;
- Extra large cup 243,000 yuan;
- Extra large cup four-wheel drive 263,000 yuan.
The core of a latte is coffee, but the core of the Wayos latte DHT-PHEV is DHT-PHEV.
DHT refers to the hybrid-specific transmission, indicating that this is a hybrid model that adopts the DHT solution. PHEV stands for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, which means that it is basically a Wayos latte DHT with a large battery and an additional charge and discharge module.
Wayos has absolute confidence in this core feature.
More than four months ago, Wayos CEO Li Ruifeng said that “Wayos intelligent DHT hybrid technology is the best new energy technology in the world.”
Recently, Li Ruifeng engaged in heated discussions on Weibo with other industry experts about the advancement of hybrid technology.
During this period, full of tension, perhaps considering the positioning of the Wayos latte DHT-PHEV as a family car, Wayos did not name names and used relatively mild language.”You agree to pay the price of an iPhone 13 for a refurbished iPhone 6? This is like the gap between a series and a parallel architecture, where intelligent DHT leads by at least two generations,” said Qiao Xinyu, CMO of Wei Motors.
“Who is leading is perhaps the focus of technology enthusiasts, while consumers are more concerned about ‘healing effects’.”
Intelligent DHT series-parallel technology performs very well on the Latte DHT-PHEV.
- Maximum power 321kW, maximum torque 762Nm;
- Acceleration to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds;
- 34kWh ternary lithium battery pack supporting 48kW fast charging;
- 1.5T four-cylinder hybrid special engine, fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km;
- WLTC pure electric range of 184km, and comprehensive range of more than 1000km.
By comparison, Wei Motors’ self-developed HWA advanced intelligent driving assistance technology is not as impressive hardware-wise as that of new players in the market.
Compared to a fusion perception scheme of surround-view cameras, millimeter-wave radar, and ultrasonic radar in new products, the HWA system seems a bit ordinary. But, truth be told, the system that supports lane change and automatic bypassing of slower cars at high speeds performs well in the same level of competition.
At the same time, it is worth mentioning that HWA is standard on all Latte DHT-PHEV vehicles.
A Family Vehicle
Just like the main ingredient of latte coffee is 90% milk, Latte DHT-PHEV focuses on taking care of children by placing the emphasis on top-level applications, besides intelligent DHT series-parallel architecture.
One of the most impressive points is that Wei Motors has spent a lot of effort and cost in solving the issue of air quality in the car.
The reason why I care about air quality is that I am a rhinitis patient and have greater physiological sensitivity to irritating odors. Organic volatile matters can not only make children’s olfactory senses uncomfortable but also affect their physical growth.
In the past, odor control in automotive interiors was almost exclusively the unique selling point of Nordic luxury brands. However, WEY has listed some specific quantifiable ways to tell us that this problem can be suppressed in three steps.
Firstly, “Avoiding the Avoidable”. WEY dissects the odor control down to the sub-component level of glue and tape, hoping to reduce odor emissions from the selection of components. The first result of doing so was reflected in the cost.
Qiao Xinyu said, “Compared with other brands, our cost has increased by more than 50%, but at the same time, organic volatile compounds have also been reduced by 70%.”
Secondly, “Suppressing the Unavoidable”. For foamed products such as seats and carpets that inevitably release odors, WEY chooses to accelerate the release of odors before delivery by adding steps. For example, they choose to store individual components separately for at least 72 hours for ventilation and drying; for plastic raw materials, they will bake them at a temperature of at least 80 degrees Celsius for more than 4 hours.
Thirdly, “Golden Nose Test”. WEY has a team of 20 odor experts who inspect everything from seats and dashboards to air conditioning vents and various buttons. For over 4,000 components, they must all be approved by this team.
After implementing these three measures, WEY claimed that they have reduced carcinogens such as formaldehyde and benzene to one-tenth of the international limit.
In addition, there are a total of 26 child care functions, such as the rear life signs monitoring, electronic child safety lock, child mode, and smart child safety seats that can be connected to the vehicle’s infotainment system for ventilation or heating functions, etc. These functions anchor the WEY DHT-PHEV’s positioning as a “dad’s car” in terms of safety, entertainment, and comfort.
However, the saying “you get what you pay for” still holds true when it comes to the Nali DHT-PHEV. It boasts a strong smart DHT series parallel system, as well as the HWA advanced intelligent driving assistance which comes as standard across the range. It offers cleaner air inside the vehicle, seats that are both soft and high-quality, and a series of functions designed with families in mind. Naturally, all of this comes at a higher price point.
However, many internet users feel that the price of the Nali DHT-PHEV is too steep, especially when compared to other hybrid cars on the market.
Certainly, fuel economy is a core aspect of hybrid vehicles, but this does not necessarily mean that it is the only reason for their existence. After all, a vehicle is ultimately a car, and as such, it must achieve a certain level of positioning. It needs to excel in areas like acceleration, intelligence, luxury, and child-friendliness.
This is similar to how, for me, the fundamental purpose of coffee is to stimulate my mind with caffeine. All reputable coffee shops serve this end, but you can still tell the difference between Starbucks, Luckin Coffee, and Mikel. I want the stimulation that comes with coffee while also enjoying the pleasant fragrance, good environment, and quality paper cup.
The same goes for cars. Among consumers who are looking to buy hybrid models, there will always be a group who seek after quality and luxury and are willing to pay more for it.
Just like coffee, the Nali DHT-PHEV is one such product.
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.