It’s been over two months since I got my car, and I’ve grown to love it more and more. This car has exceeded my traditional understanding of automobiles. In the era of interconnectedness, everything has become more convenient and we need to keep learning to keep up with the times.
There are two cars in my family: a Citroen C4L and a BMW X3. I’ve been considering trading in my C4L, which has been with me since my university graduation and witnessed many milestones in my life. However, it’s started having some minor issues after so many years, such as the high brake light falling off and the electric window not working properly. It’s time for a new car. As a legal professional, I often visit various consultancy units, and I need a car that looks more presentable. The X3 is too flashy and has always been driven by my husband. I thought about getting a new energy vehicle to keep up with the times. Besides, we have a fixed parking space at home, so we can install a charging station.
After we decided to buy a new energy vehicle, we spent two months looking at different models, test-driving the Tesla Model 3 and Y, NIO ES6, and XPeng P7. The Tesla’s interior was too simple, and I was impressed by the P7’s automatic driving mode. We were hesitant about making a commitment under the sales pressure, so we decided to consider it for a few days. We also saw the Lynk & Co 01 and Byton M-Byte in the mall, both of which had attractive exteriors. We went in to take a look, and the sales staff was very welcoming. The M-Byte was impressive and cool, but it was too big for our garage and didn’t meet our current needs. We then focused on the 01 and took it for a test drive. To be honest, it didn’t impress me at first, but my husband really liked it. The air suspension seemed more comfortable than my X3, and the car had high-end configurations and stylish interior and exterior designs. Most importantly, it ran on both gas and electricity, so we don’t have to worry about range anxiety.
We didn’t rush to make a decision and went home to do more research. After a week, we scheduled another test drive. My husband seemed to really like the car, and I had no objections, so we made the decision. We were very grateful for the enthusiastic service of the sales staff, Mate. I really like this Cloud Blue color, and I also like the Emerald Green, but it’s too flashy and might be challenging to repair if there’s any damage. When we got home, we compared the car with our X3, and it was just as impressive. The trunk is especially spacious; during the National Day holiday, I was able to pack a lot of luggage without any problems.However, after driving it for several days, some problems emerged. Although the car looks small, its size speaks for itself – it’s wider and longer than X3. Whenever I park at the side of the road, it’s easy to hit the curb and hurt the tires. What’s more, every time I park close to the neighboring car, I have to be extremely careful when opening the door. I’m thinking about getting a car cover, but it may be expensive. Installing a charging pile was fast, but the total additional cost was 900 yuan for exceeding 20 meters. However, it’s much more convenient than charging the car outside. The other day, when I went out to play, I had to hunt for charging piles everywhere. Not only were they expensive, but they also were rarely available due to many gasoline cars occupying them, which shows a lower quality of life.
On the positive side, there are many advantages to driving this car. The handling is very good, and the chassis is sturdy enough to handle bumpy and rough roads with ease. I won’t reiterate what has been summed up online. There are some drawbacks, though. Firstly, the infotainment system was slow when I picked up the car, but now the OTA2.0 is very smooth. I was going to buy an 8155 infotainment system, but it seems unnecessary for now. Secondly, the image quality of the driving recorder is average. Thirdly, the voice recognition function isn’t too intelligent. Fourthly, the power consumption is slightly higher – about 10-12kWh per 100 km. Considering the weight of the car, it’s acceptable. Most importantly, 92-octane fuel works just fine.
That’s all I can write for now – documenting my new partner joining my life circle. I’ll delve deeper into its operations when I’m more familiar with the car. In conclusion, I’m very satisfied with this car. I can now take it camping with a discharge gun and bring more comfort to my busy life. I hope I won’t regret the purchase and that the Voyah brand will bring me more good luck, boosting the call to make it in China! 
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