What do they say after test driving the Ideal ONE?

On August 23, the media test drive of the Ideal ONE was gradually released. The intended-gold users finally got the media review of the Ideal ONE. It is said that many car owners even watched the review video several times, indicating that the prospective car owners are eager to get their hands on it.

From the first batch of media test drive reports, everyone is basically satisfied. It’s just that people are a bit confused about the current version of the range extender logic and hybrid logic, and everyone is discussing it repeatedly.

From our survey, it can also be seen that many prospective car owner friends hope to be able to switch to hybrid mode regardless of how much electricity is left.

Regarding this issue, I have actually made suggestions to the Ideal team in the previous media test drive. However, the software calibration of the range extender is not as simple as everyone thinks. It involves the coordination of multiple components such as the range extender, the motor, and the battery, which is very complicated. I can only hope that the Ideal team can further improve it in the future and make it more flexible for friends who do not have charging conditions.

Although the media review video satisfied everyone’s eyes, the feelings of others cannot fully represent oneself, and the user test drive experience is also essential. Starting on September 4, the Ideal ONE user test drive activity started one after another, and everyone finally had the opportunity to experience the Ideal ONE in person.

And we have also won a special test drive event for our fans, and we can get a closer look at everyone’s experience after experiencing the Ideal ONE.

Chen Zhuang, a Model S and Model 3 dual-brand Tesla owner and non-Ideal ONE reservation user, said, “As a dual-brand Tesla owner, I have always believed that the best driving method for a tool car (commuting car) is electric drive. Although Ideal is not a pure electric car, I want to experience its driving feeling and see what the current situation of the domestically produced 300,000 RMB car is. 42how is also a self-media that I like very much, and I feel very close to you.”“`
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Previously, I also went to the Ideal ONE static store, so the focus of this test drive is to experience the dynamic driving of the Ideal. If we look at the data, this is a 2.3-ton car. Its inner disk is a 1.2T three-cylinder engine. Even with an electric motor drive, can this not-so-powerful heart drive this behemoth?

After the test drive experience, the biggest feeling is: **first of all, this is an electric car, and all the characteristics of electric cars, such as light starting, acceleration with a push-back feeling, Ideal ONE has it all. **

Secondly, it is a different kind of electric car. It can also refuel and completely bid farewell to range anxiety. Pure electric range is 180 kilometers, and hybrid range is 800 kilometers. Set aside the complex oil and electricity energy conversion, transmission methods and logic of the Ideal car, returning to the driving experience, it has better power and fuel economy than similar-priced competitors, and its driving quality is also better.

Sending a Shanghai license plate for 328,000 is indeed very cost-effective. As the first car at home, Ideal car is very versatile. With 6 or 7 seats and a fully loaded situation, the trunk can still hold a 28-inch luggage and a carry-on box. For pure electric driving in the city, long-distance refueling is not afraid of running out of electricity. As a supplement to the family car, it is also a very good choice. It can buy vegetables, carry children and cargo without consuming fuel if there is a charging station at home.

Of course, there must be disadvantages, but when we choose a car, we choose its strengths, and its weaknesses are the compromises we make for the price.

(About the disadvantages of the Ideal car, I continued to ask.)

For 328,000 yuan, requirements cannot be too high. For now, I think the adjustment angle of the second row of seats is a bit small. Also, I didn’t drive to run out of power this time, so I don’t know how the power is when only refueling. To be honest, I think the overall quality of this car is good mainly because I am worried about the quality and durability of this car.

In conclusion, in the new force of car making, Ideal may be the most mediocre, but it is also the most popular in the public’s aesthetic. Choosing a car is difficult, and there is always a better product in the market. However, the one that suits oneself is the best.

After a period of communication, it can be seen that Chen Zhong highly praised Ideal ONE and did not feel any substantial shortcomings. However, he is not a reserved car owner, so he is not picky enough about Ideal ONE. Next, let’s see how the reserved car owner feels after the test drive?
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Jadan the Great: Ideal ONE pre-order owner, with two traditional fuel cars at home.

There is currently a CC and a 5-series at home. Since a large six-seater or seven-seater car is needed, and my wife doesn’t like MPVs, we set our sights on a large SUV.

We are also considering other pure electric car models, but the battery life is always a problem. Therefore, Ideal ONE’s extended range plan is more acceptable for me. Moreover, the Ideal ONE price is within budget, and the interior design is luxurious. The seats are very comfortable, with excellent support. Combined with the Ideal Teammate, the seats can be heated and ventilated by voice control. By the way, the ventilation is very powerful, and the seat is cool and comfortable.

Overall, the test drive experience is very satisfactory. Unlike fuel cars, Ideal ONE does not have an ignition key. Just step on the brake and shift to D to start driving. The driving experience is very close to that of a pure electric car, and I didn’t feel the generator working during the drive. It’s very quiet!

The AUTOHOLD function that activates when the brakes are deeply pressed at the stop light is very convenient. It saves the trouble of manually turning it on and off each time. Instead of turning off the engine when parking, the electronic parking brake can be activated directly by shifting to P. It’s amazing. The suspension feels moderately soft and hard, and there is not much difference between sportiness and comfort.

As for acceleration, I don’t have much demand. If I want to race, I’ll switch to a motorcycle at home!

On a serious note, the acceleration is very linear and smooth, and there is enough power when needed. It definitely meets daily use.

Finally, I want to mention an aspect that I think can be further improved-the sound system. The sound quality is not ideal. Since such a quiet driving quality has been created, how can it not be accompanied by a good sound system?

Regarding the sound system issue, we and many netizens feel that the current version has slightly lower sound quality compared to the static experience in April and May.

For this issue, Li Xiang himself replied to a netizen on Weibo, so everyone should not worry too much. The audio hardware itself hasn’t changed, but the volume and power curves have been temporarily adjusted for voice function debugging. The latest OTA will be completed by the end of September.

(Since “Jadan Dadawang” is very satisfied with the entire car, I also asked when he plans to place an order.)

At present, it is still under consideration. One is to see if the first batch of car owners have any problems with range extender after using it for a winter, and the second is to work for family.

Due to limited space, other fans who test drove the car also expressed overall satisfaction after the test drive. Moreover, the questions raised by everyone during the QA session were generally related to battery and safety.

Fortunately, the user test drive activities in Beijing and Shanghai have ended. Over 2,500 groups of users had a deep experience of Ideal ONE, so we also want to see how other users feel after the test drive?

First, let’s take a look at how everyone feels about range extender NVH.

91% of users cannot feel the existence of the range extender at all, and no one chooses the start or intervention of the range extender that can be clearly felt. So everyone can rest assured about this.

As for the overall feeling, 84% (13%+71%) of users at least feel relatively satisfied, and there are some small details that need to be improved.

Moreover, in the opinion section, many users have left their deep test drive feelings, and other students who have also test driven the Ideal ONE are welcome to continue to share their experiences.

However, since there are still few car owners who are not very satisfied, we also hope to know where further optimization is needed after your test drive?

The top three in the rankings are suspension comfort, kinetic energy recovery strength, and brake pedal feel respectively. At the same time, some friends also pointed out the tire noise issue in the opinion section.

Regarding the suspension comfort, although Li Xiang himself had replied that the suspension of the Ideal ONE can achieve an intermediate level between GLS and X7, let’s not discuss what level GLS and X7 are, since most friends have not experienced them….However, from the voting results, everyone still has higher expectations for the suspension.

Li Xiang had also posted on Weibo on August 29 about suspension, brake pedal feel, and tire noise issues. After all, the current test-drive vehicles are not the final production version, and the Ideal team is still actively optimizing. Let’s wait and see what the final result will be.

Regarding the kinetic energy recovery strength, we previously gave feedback during the test drive that even in the highest gear, the kinetic energy recovery strength is weak, and the single pedal operation logic cannot be fully realized. This time, many friends who drive electric cars also gave feedback that the kinetic energy recovery strength is too weak and hoped that a strong kinetic energy recovery gear could be added.

We also consulted with Ideal’s staff, mainly to take care of traditional fuel vehicle users.

However, from Hard Ge’s Weibo post, it seems that many Tesla owners have criticized the kinetic energy recovery strength after test driving, which has aroused the attention of engineers. It seems that the calibration of the strong kinetic energy recovery mode should be underway.After discussing the dynamic aspect, let’s take a look at your ideas and suggestions regarding configuration.

This is a poll we created in early May. The top three things that people want to add to ONE are HUD, sensor-controlled tailgate, and the second-row leg support.

By the end of August, Ideal Automobile decided to make the final adjustments before mass production of ONE according to feedback from the media and users, optimizing many details. The most exciting thing for pre-booked users is the added sensor-controlled tailgate.

After the announcement, many pre-booked users immediately asked if they could add HUD, as this is the most requested feature.

But unfortunately, it is not possible at the moment…

Li Xiang also responded to specific reasons why HUD cannot be added on our Weibo. So for now, please do not focus on HUD, and even if it does come, it will be at least in the next model year.

As for the second-row leg support, we can see from Li Xiang’s reply that it is not that they do not want to add it, but for safety consideration, it cannot be added.

Although it is regrettable that HUD cannot be added for now, from the added sensor-controlled tailgate and Li Xiang’s frequent replies to users’ questions on various platforms, we can see that Ideal Automobile is truly an internet-centered company, considering users’ needs and experiences from the users’ perspective.

As Li Xiang said:

We see your needs expressed in the 42nd poll and comments on various articles, hold them in our hearts, turn them into actions every day, and even act before you speak.

Ideal ONE decides the experience and safety of myself, my friends, and users every day, and it also decides my reputation for a lifetime. I will use the most demanding attitude to require myself and my team.

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