Will VOYAH FREE 318 Shake the $20-25k EV Market?

On June 14, 2024, the VOYAH Free 318 launch event took place at the Kilometer Zero Base Camp on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway in Ya’an, Sichuan. Two main versions of the VOYAH Free 318 were officially launched: the rear-wheel drive tour version and a four-wheel drive explorer version, priced respectively at RMB 219,900 and 249,700 during the initial sales period. Additionally, VOYAH prepared nearly RMB 30,000 worth of first-sale benefits for the Free 318 users.

In terms of exterior design, the VOYAH Free 318 adopts a blade-mecha design, available in Tectonic Grey, Jade Green, Obsidian Black, and Ruelle White. Interior-wise, it offers Green Peak Black and Phantom Grey interior themes, and comes fitted with traveler-specific pillows and dual-layer glass throughout the car.

The VOYAH Free 318 rear-wheel drive tour version has a pure electric range of 318 kilometers and a total range of 1,458 km. The four-wheel drive explorer version has a pure electric range of 259 km and a total range of 1,357 km. The vehicle comes with a 1.5T range extender system, a thermal efficiency of 42%, an energy consumption of 6.19 L/100 km, and is equipped with a 43 kWh Amber battery.

The VOYAH Free 318 also features 100mm adjustable air suspension, independent suspension with double wishbone front linkage and H-arms at the rear, and an all-aluminum chassis that is 90% aluminum alloy. Moreover, the vehicle is equipped with the Baidu Apollo L2.9 Advanced Intelligent Assisted Driving 2.0 system, which boasts high-speed navigation, urban driving assistance, and precision smart parking.

The panoramic smart interactive cockpit of the VOYAH Free 318 includes a zero-level interaction interface, lane-level high-precision navigation, and voice-controlled capabilities. If the vehicle detects a child left in the car, it automatically sends a reminder to the user through a remote mobile phone APP.

With the launch of the VOYAH Free 318, the product officially enters the 200,000 to 250,000 RMB market. The ultimate market response to the Free 318, in the face of intense competition, is uncertain. However, from the perspective of the Free 318 product, VOYAH has a strong determination to make it a winner.

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