What is your budget for a car?
₵340,000
How much did you spend on buying it in total?
₵330,000
How long did you wait to receive your car?
“ Within one month “
It only took around two weeks.
Is this your first car?
“ No “
Is this your first time purchasing a new energy vehicle?
“ Yes “
I have always wanted to try the acceleration and handling of an electric car.
Do you have a home charging pile?
“ Yes “
I have a garage at home where I can install a charging pile. The charging pile was provided by the manufacturer.
Why did you want to change cars?
I have been driving oil cars for many years and I wanted to switch to an electric car.
What other cars did you consider before buying it?
I compared almost all the electric cars within the same price range.
What score would you give its appearance? Share some pictures of your beloved car!
“ It has an extraordinary appearance “The appearance is sharp, and the side view is the best, especially the curved line of the trunk on the side, which immediately caught my eye. The tail line is concave, causing the whole car to look a bit smaller when seeing from the back, which is not like a car that is over 1.9 meters wide. The model tends to be sporty, with a low height even if the air suspension is adjusted to the highest level, it is only over 1.7 meters, not as imposing as I wanted, but it was the new energy model with the look and curve that I preferred, not as square as some other models, and I don’t like it. The design is good, but it is a bit small.
Are you satisfied with its space?
““ Beyond expectations ““
The interior workmanship is very fine. Although the lifting screen looks fancy but meaningless, it is full of high-end texture. The panoramic adjustable sunroof has many highlights. Compared to some other models, it does a good job of shading in the summer. The interior colors are quite varied. Green looks the best, but I didn’t select it because it costs extra. The interior of the DNA model looks the best, including the roof, which is made of full lambskin. But I ran out of budget, which is a pity.
How do you rate its power?
““ Excellent power ““
The output energy of the dual motors definitely can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
How many points would you give to its driving assistance?
““ Complete trust ““L2 has all the necessary features for assisted driving, it is unpretentious.
How is its energy consumption and endurance performance?
” Extremely power-saving”
Talking about endurance for extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) can be somewhat contradictory. The realistic feeling is that the pure electric endurance is a bit short, ranging from 95% to 25%, and no more than 110 kilometers, so the 140 kilometers advertised is not exaggerated. It is sufficient for general city commuting, but compared with competing models, the 33-degree battery capacity is a bit small. After all, the power consumption of this car is basically above 22, considering the uncertainty within the next day, it must be charged every day. Luckily, we have installed an 11kw pile at home, so the charging speed is also fast. However, for intercity or highway driving, the battery life is not very friendly, and the power consumption is around 30% when driving above 110 on the highway. This is why I think the main reason for free extended-range cars’ poor sales is that the battery capacity is relatively small compared to other types of cars.
Are you satisfied with its infotainment system?
” It’s incredible!”
Intelligentization of the infotainment system is the short board of this car. Although the 3.0 system has improved a lot, as a new energy vehicle, there is no innovation in remote control, parameter reading, and the playability of the infotainment system. The basic functionalities like the sentry mode are only average, and there is no app for the infotainment system at home, but it is said to be available in the future.
How often do you charge it in your daily life?
On average, once for every two days.
Can you share three aspects that you expect it to be improved?
The infotainment system, the cabin’s silence, and longer endurance.
Can you share three aspects that you are most satisfied with it?
The interior space, exterior design, and handling.
Can you share your experience of owning and driving it?
There is no need to worry about the lifelong quality assurance.
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.