Since 2018, I have been paying attention to electric cars, but I have been hesitant to buy one, partly because my previous car felt usable and partly because I felt that electric cars were not mature enough and have been waiting and watching. It wasn’t until May of this year that I happened to be strolling through the Wanda Plaza and saw the Voyah Free, attracted by its appearance in an instant
I was hooked at first sight and unable to extricate myself. But buying a car is a big expense. Afterward, I spent two more weeks looking at cars with my family, comparing all kinds of different models, such as the NIO ES6, BYD Tang EV, Li Xiang ONE, WEY M5, Leapmotor C11, and Tesla Model Y. I test drove the Voyah Free three times and ultimately felt that it was the best driving experience for me. I placed the order for the Voyah Free Pure Electric Two-Wheel Drive City Edition on May 31st. 
My previous Audi Q5 had completed its ten-year mission, and it really made me reluctant to give it up. 😂
After half a year of using the new car, there are several advantages and disadvantages. First, the appearance – everyone’s aesthetics are different. In terms of appearance, I think it’s subjective, and I think the Voyah’s low-profile yacht design is very cool. The front face has a recognizable logo of a Kunpeng spreading its wings and the flowing LED lights. The side profile has a clear line, which is both powerful and elegant, and the multi-spoke knife-edged rims are very cool. The rear is round and gentle, and the through-type taillights are low-key and steady. 
As a middle-to-large-sized SUV with dimensions of 4905*1950*1645, the internal space of the Voyah Free is bound to be very spacious. With a height of 176 cm, I sat in the driver’s seat with more than two fists of legroom in the rear seats, over a fist of headroom, and a nearly flat rear row where one sits very comfortably. The extra-large trunk, combined with the usable front trunk, can hold a large double-door refrigerator without exaggeration.
In terms of driving and control, to be honest, what attracted me most was the handling. This car is addictive to drive, with a stable chassis, precise and sporty movement in three modes, and powerful acceleration that never loses to a BMW X3. It is also comfortable to ride, with good shock absorption and a balanced performance that is suitable for beginners. Equipped with front double wishbones, rear five links, and adjustable air suspension with 100mm of travel, this car’s chassis is unbeatable in its price range, thanks to Dongfeng’s extensive tuning.
In terms of safety,To be honest, the biggest advantage of this car that isn’t particularly attractive is its safety. The effort invested in safety is not easily noticeable by consumers. The car is made of over 70% ultra-high strength steel and over 30% hot-formed steel, making it a solid highway tank with a fully aluminum alloy chassis, night vision system, AEB, seat belt pre-tensioner, front and rear collision warning, door opening warning, and many other safety features that you can think of, which makes LanTu the most luxurious car. The fifth point is intelligence. This was definitely a drawback before the 2.0 system, but I think it is good enough after the upgrade to 8155. The four-zone voice control is accurate, and it can even recognize dialects. I haven’t tried this feature yet. L2 level assisted driving may not be the most advanced, but I think lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are the most practical features under current regulations. Signal lights for lane changes and automatic deblocking are not practical for all new models, and when you use them, you will find that it is better to do it yourself, because these features require timing, and the current level will not give you the best experience. Maybe we can let our peers explore these features, while we use LCC+ACC cautiously to relieve driving fatigue to some extent. LanTu uses the advanced driving assistance system from the large company, Bosch. I think the logic is correct, and the conservativeness is practical. Unlike certain companies, the system will remain in assisted driving mode even if you turn the steering wheel. LanTu keeps you safe, and I think this logic is currently working well. The sixth point should be a shortcoming, mainly due to high power consumption, slow charging, and the car being large and heavy. Although there is an 88-degree large battery, the asynchronous AC motor used for performance is more power-consuming. In the summer with air conditioning, the electric consumption is about 21 to 23 kWh per 100 kilometers, and in the fall, it’s about 18 to 19 kWh per 100 kilometers, in my gentle driving situation. The power consumption is indeed quite high. But it is adequate for city commuting, after all, a large and heavy car will consume more energy. The summer range is approximately 380 km, and the fall range is about 420 km. The official range is 505 km, which can be expected to decrease by 20-30%. It is acceptable. The charging platform is 400V, which theoretically can achieve a maximum of 100 kW, but I think the maximum is only about 80 to 85 kW for safety considerations. However, I usually drive on the highways within Zhejiang, and I have driven on the highways twice. I feel that stopping at a service area every 100 km for a 10-minute charge keeps me going. This pace is suitable for me, but if it’s further, I would choose public transportation instead.Why drive at all? The only reason is that holiday travel may have some impact, mainly due to insufficient infrastructure, which depends on when the country can fully roll it out.
To sum up, everyone has their own preferences, and there is no perfect car, only a suitable one. I think the Voyah is the right car for me, I like it very much, thanks for its company. I also hope that Voyah can thrive, listen to the opinions and suggestions of car owners, further improve its products, and become better and better. Voyah car owners should also give Voyah more encouragement. After all, Voyah Free is still a two-year-old child, and it will become more and more excellent! Go Voyah, sell big!
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