Can VOYAH's new EV SUV, pre-sold at Chengdu auto show, rival Tesla?

On the 30th of August, 2024, VOYAH Automobile launched the pre-sale of its all-new electric SUV— VOYAH Chime at the Chengdu Auto Show. The pre-sale has introduced four versions, ranging from 209,900 to 266,900 RMB. To sweeten the deal, VOYAH Chime strategy includes four irresistible offers namely, a 985 RMB deposit can deduct 4,000 RMB from the total price, lifetime free vehicle and three-electric warranty, an allowance of 10,000 RMB on the upgrade to a VOYAH model, a 5000 RMB bonus on other brand changes, and priority on production and delivery upon market availability.

The VOYAH Chime, the fourth model under the brand, is forged from a new self-developed electric platform, dubbed “Courage” to be formally unveiled in the Turin Auto Show, Italy in September.

Tech highlights of the VOYAH Chime include its range ability, powered by a full-field 800V high-voltage carbide silicon platform offering a remarkable 901km range, compatible with 5C supercharging. According to official sources, the EV can be charged from 20% to 80% in merely 10 minutes, thus adding a substantial 515km range within a 15-minute charge period. In terms of battery technology, it adopts a battery that only decays less than 8% after a million kilometers.

The smart cockpit of VOYAH Chime carries a stupefying 15.05-inch OLED edge-curved sliding screen bolstered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, supports 5G network, and is integrated with a smart electric small table. The interior spaciousness is also noteworthy, a significant 969mm rear leg space, 1380mm width of rear seats, and a trunk loader of 527 liters.

On the autonomous driving front, the VOYAH Chime is equipped with a NOA high-speed navigation system, featuring 5 millimeter-wave radars and 10 cameras, thus bringing forth an upper-level smart parking system offering all-round RPA remote control parking, APA autonomous parking, tread reversing RDA and RVM long-distance moving capabilities.

Safety performance in VOYAH Chime is not left behind either. The model, developed following a 5-star safety standard, utilizes a 2000 MPa ultra-high-strength body structure paired with a new generation Amber battery 2.0. It includes a 16-layered structure-protection and thermal safety technology thereby ensuring vehicle safety under severe conditions.

On the design principle, the VOYAH Chime sticks to originality. It takes inspiration from “force of flight,” integrating elements like double inlets and diffuser tail fins among others, offering a unique modern style. The effective utilization of vehicle space stands at a substantial 71%.VOYAH i-Land will officially unveil its global version at the Turin Motor Show in mid-September.

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