The Garage Table of Staff – The Best Options for New Energy Vehicles Under 150k

As the end of the year approaches, more and more people are considering buying a new car during this period, for commuting and short trips. How can they choose a new energy vehicle that fits their budget and is balanced in all aspects? In the first issue of The Garage Table of Staff, we invited several community leaders to talk about their best choices for vehicles under 150k.

Zekai: BYD Dolphin

Based on the brand new e3.0 platform, this car is BYD’s new thinking on electric cars. The space is large, both the rear seat and the trunk are satisfactory. The trunk is deep and can hold a lot of things. The ternary lithium battery guarantees the endurance, and the subsequent updates and optimization of the car interior should be more active than the previous Dynasty series. Moreover, a big brand is needed to provide after-sales support at this price point. Or if you are not in a hurry to buy a car, should you wait for the possible Tesla Model Q in 2023?

Jamie: Geometry A

As for a car under 100k, we don’t prioritize intelligentization and assisted driving, but instead choose a daily home car. The reason why we choose Geometry A is that the driving feeling of the car is good, the board car suspension is well calibrated, and the car has a relatively small odor (it is said that Geely uses the Volvo standard?). The interior workmanship is also good, and the endurance is solid.

There are also disadvantages. First, there are many Geometry A online car-hailing vehicles in Hangzhou. If you don’t mind, you can buy it. Secondly, the original tires of Geometry A are not good enough, and the accelerator pedal can cause the car to slip. The confidence of rapid braking is also insufficient.

LyuPaul: BYD Qin Plus Series

When it was just launched, it was really hard to find one, but now it is seen everywhere on the streets as production capacity increases. Both the DM-i 120 KM and 500 KM pure electric versions are within my recommended range. With a place to recharge at home, the endurance of the DM-i pure electric 120 KM and the hybrid 1000 KM are still very attractive, solving the problem of no place to refuel during the Spring Festival trip. The latter 500 KM version can also achieve one recharge per week for daily use.The disadvantage is similar to what Jamie encountered. Firstly, there are a lot of B.Y.D. cars used for online ride-hailing in Shanghai, so it is worth considering if there is no objection. Secondly, DLink has done very poorly in the field of intelligence and assisted driving, even on its flagship model, the Han EV.

白驹过隙33166: GAC AION Y

Give me 150,000 yuan, and I will choose the pure electric GAC AION Y. For a family with ideals, I don’t need to consider the long-distance requirements, just to meet my daily commuting needs. I don’t consider sedans because of space reasons. I have adapted to the SUV with a large space. With a home charger, the range is not that important. There is also a very practical long-distance summoning parking function, which saves a lot of time and energy every day on parking. Maybe it is the most technologically advanced car in this price range.

杭南: Women prefer the Eura Good Cat and men recommend the Volkswagen ID.3

Female customers recommend the Eura Good Cat, a cute and compact shape, exquisite interior, which perfectly fits a goddess’s temperament. Many girls around me were deeply attracted by just one glance at it. If you drive such a lovely and charming car back home for the Chinese New Year holidays, I think you will surely attract many girls to stop and watch, and the look back rate must be very high.

Male customers recommend the Volkswagen ID.3, which is sincere in terms of operability. It also has a solid performance in terms of range, even in winter. At the same time, the Volkswagen ID.3 is richly configured. Even the low-end version comes standard with a battery temperature management system, active safety system, lane keeping, fatigue driving prompts, L2 level assisted driving system, remote start, etc., making it a conscience car in the 150,000 yuan-class models. The most important thing is that it supports CarPlay. Could this be one of the reasons for you to buy the ID series?

WM: DJI version KIWI or open-top version Wuling

Buy something that makes you happy, unique, and fun, not as a daily commuting car. If you seriously recommend it, you have to consider many practical issues, such as range, space, after-sales, and other factors. The choices recommended by the above buddies are all good.# Summary
With further reduction of new energy subsidies, starting from January 1, 2023, if you purchase a pure electric vehicle below 300,000 yuan which has a range of 300-400 km, you need to pay an extra 9,100 yuan. If the range is above 400 km, you need to pay an extra 12,600 yuan. Therefore, it is urgent to order cars in advance. The recommended models by the community experts include pure electric and extended range ones, which are very good choices. Extended range vehicles can be used for daily commuting without range anxiety, while pure electric vehicles are worry-free without charging. After seeing this, I believe you already have a desired model in mind. When you make a decision or pick up the car, don’t forget to get certified in the garage. If you have any other recommendations or thoughts, feel free to exchange them in the comment section.

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