Author: Zhang Xianglong
At the end of November, we officially announced AutoLab’s big move at the year-end – “LAB Test | Before the New Year, we will pull three out of ten cars and dismantle them!”
At the same time, after 72 hours of voting, everyone finally selected the model we will dismantle in the first episode of “LAB Test Dismantling to the End” from ten popular new energy vehicles on the market.
They are BYD Tang DM-i, AITO Quest M5, and Geely Star Plus L Hi-P, three heavy-weight popular models.
Therefore, on the one hand, we started to recruit “Witness Officers” for the on-site dismantling of the three vehicles, and on the other hand, our partners started the process of searching, purchasing, and delivering the vehicles!
Recently, with the help of our partners, the three vehicles BYD Tang DM-i, AITO Quest M5, and Geely Star Plus L Hi-P have been officially placed in our AutoLab studio.
BYD Tang DM-i
Regarding BYD Tang DM-i, my colleague Bo even went thousands of miles to the cold and snowy Changchun in Northeast China to bring it back.
Tang DM-i uses BYD’s blade battery, which balances performance and safety, and the DM-i series models are also highly praised in the market. The DM-i system is mainly powered by electricity but has the advantage of truly achieving multi-use of electricity, minimizing the use of oil, and efficient use of oil.
Recently, AITO Quest M5 and Geely Star Plus L Hi-P have also been placed in our AutoLab studio one after another.### Geely Star Plus L Hi・P
Geely Star Plus L Hi・P is a rising star in the new energy market. Although its popularity is not as loud as the DM-i series, its technological value is equally remarkable.
The Star Plus L Hi・P is equipped with a large capacity CTP flat battery with 41.2kWh, which allows a pure electric range of over 200 kilometers. The unique 3-speed variable frequency electric drive system DHT Pro, which comes with standard “dual-motor series lock,” achieves extended range electric mode, making it an all-around flexible option with “pure electric, hybrid, and extended range electric” modes.
AITO WENJIE M5
The AITO WENJIE M5 is the only “genuine” extended-range vehicle among the three cars. The most famous feature of the car is actually Huawei’s Hongmeng cockpit.
But in terms of technology, the AITO WENJIE M5’s 1.5T range extender has a maximum thermal efficiency of 41%. When combined with a 40kWh CTP non-module battery from CATL, the car can achieve a maximum driving range of over 1,100 kilometers, making it a popular choice in the market.So what will be the final dismantling results of these three cars? Stay tuned for “LAB: Testing to the End”!
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.