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Volkswagen ID.4 Information Revealed for the First Time
On June 17th, the Volkswagen ID.4 appeared in the latest batch of products released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, with two models being produced respectively by FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC Volkswagen.
The domestically-produced ID.4 by FAW-Volkswagen is 4592/1852/1629 mm in length, width and height respectively, has a wheelbase of 2765 mm, a curb weight of 2130 kg and a maximum output power of 150 kW for a single motor.
The domestically-produced ID.4 by SAIC Volkswagen is 4612/1852/1640 mm in length, width and height respectively, has a wheelbase of 2765 mm, a curb weight of 2120 kg and a maximum output power of 150 kW for a single motor. The ID.4 will first launch its rear-wheel drive version, with a four-wheel drive version scheduled for release later.
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The battery capacity was not mentioned in the data revealed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology this time. According to information reported by foreign media, the ID.4 has a WLTP range of about 500 km. Together with the not-so-light curb weight of 2120-2130 kg, the battery capacity of the ID.4 will not be less than 70 kWh.
Judging from its body size, the ID.4 is between the Touareg and the Touareg L. For Volkswagen, there are two challenges. First, can the price be kept within 300,000 RMB (about $42,000 USD)? This will determine whether it can qualify for new energy vehicle subsidies. Second, at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, the ID.4 will face off against its biggest competitor, the Tesla Model Y.
The Delivery Volume of the Ideal ONE Exceeded 10,000 UnitsOn June 16th, the delivery of 10,000 Ideal ONE vehicles was achieved, taking 195 days since its official delivery on December 4th, 2019. After Ideal ONE’s delivery volume exceeded 10,000 units, it means that the four brands of the first tier of new car makers have entered a new battlefield.
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Let’s first list the amount of time it took for NIO, WM Motor, XPeng and Ideal to deliver 10,000 cars.
- NIO ES8 was officially delivered at the end of May 2018 and surpassed 10,000 units in December 2018, taking less than 7 months.
- NIO ES6 was officially delivered at the end of May 2019 and surpassed 10,000 units in December 2019, taking less than 7 months.
- WM EX5 was officially delivered in mid-September 2018 and surpassed 10,000 units in early May 2019, taking less than 9 months.
- XPeng G3 was officially delivered at the beginning of January 2019 and surpassed 10,000 units in early September 2019, taking less than 9 months.
- Ideal ONE was officially delivered at the beginning of December 2019 and surpassed 10,000 units in mid-June 2020, taking less than 7 months.
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What’s worth mentioning here is that the NIO ES8, NIO ES6, and Ideal ONE achieved delivery volumes exceeding 10,000 units within 7 months, and all had a rocky background. The NIO ES8 is the most expensive model among these five models; NIO ES6 experienced a bankruptcy crisis in the second half of 2019; and although Ideal ONE started delivery last, it was hit by the double blow of the lunar new year and the pandemic at the beginning of 2020. Next, let’s look forward to how fast XPeng P7 can deliver its 10,000th vehicle.
The new car makers who lead the way are striving for electrification and intelligence, which is encouraging. However, their next goal is even greater, which is to achieve a quarterly delivery volume of 10,000 units or a monthly delivery volume of 10,000 units as soon as possible.### Domestic Tesla Model 3 High Performance Version Officially Declared
On June 17, the domestic Tesla Model 3 all-wheel drive version and high-performance P version were officially declared. As for the body size, the two new cars are consistent with the standard upgrade version of the current model, with a size of 4694/1850/1443 mm. As for the curb weight, the two cars are both 1836 kg, which is 39 kg lighter than the imported version.
The front and rear motor powers of the domestic high-performance P version are 137 kW and 202 kW, respectively, while the front and rear motor powers of the domestic all-wheel drive version are 137 kW and 180 kW, respectively. The appearance is almost the same, except that the Performance model has an extra dash below “Model 3” on the rear badge.
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According to the official website, the “Performance High Performance Edition” is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2021. However, judging from the pace of the “Long Endurance Edition” model, which was officially declared by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on February 12 and delivered on May 20, the “all-wheel drive version” and “Performance high-performance version” models can be delivered as early as October.
In addition, according to the information declared by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, fog lamps are optional, and the vehicle can also be equipped with an ETC onboard device.
Geometry C Officially Debuts
On June 20, at the 2020 Greater Bay Area Auto Show, Geometry Automotive’s “Geometry C” officially debuted with a pre-sale price of RMB 139,800 after subsidies. The Geometry C is positioned as a compact SUV, with a length, width and height of 4432/1833/1560 mm, and a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The appearance continues the design style of Geometry A, adopting a fully enclosed front face design, and the entire vehicle has a wind resistance coefficient of 0.273 Cd.
In terms of power, the Geometry C is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 310 N·m, matched with a 53 kWh and 70 kWh ternary lithium battery, with an NEDC range of 400 km and 550 km, respectively.
Quick Comment:In terms of interior design, Geely Geometry C continues the design style of Geely Geometry A with some adjustments made based on user feedback. Although it may not be as extreme as Geely Geometry A visually, the actual user experience has been greatly improved in these three aspects:
- The air conditioning control buttons have been changed from “touch” to “physical buttons”, improving the convenience of blind operation.
- The touch area in front of the center console has been adjusted from backlit display to silver-edged lines, improving the user experience in strong light environments.
- The seats and steering wheel have been changed from fabric to leather, but Geely Geometry C also has fabric seats as an option.
Currently, the subsidized pre-sale price of Geely Geometry C at 139,800 yuan is still very attractive. I wonder if there will be any surprises in the final price when it goes on sale. In addition to the price, the advanced driving assistance system of Geely Geometry C is also highly anticipated.
Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC Pure Electric SUV officially launched
On June 19th, the new Mercedes-Benz EQC 350 4MATIC Pure Electric SUV was officially launched at a price of 499,800 yuan. The EQC 350 is equipped with dual motors on the front and rear axles with a total output power of 210 kW, peak torque of 415 N·m, and a official 0-100 km/h acceleration of 6.9 seconds, 1.8 seconds slower compared to the EQC 400 4MATIC, which can be considered as a low-power version of the EQC.
Although the power is different, the EQC 350 4MATIC and EQC 400 4MATIC have the same NEDC range of 415 km.
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Perhaps due to pricing, it is rare to see the Mercedes-Benz EQC on the road. According to data, only 76 units of EQC were insured in May. The release of EQC 350 has brought the price below 500,000 yuan, and the manufacturer has also launched a series of preferential policies.
Includes a 6-year or 120,000 kilometer original maintenance package; Enjoy a subsidy of 39,900 yuan; 100,000 yuan down payment, 3333 yuan per month; 3-year interest-free, with end-of-term residual value guaranteed by the manufacturer. With lowered entry prices and favorable policies, it remains to be seen if it will boost sales for the Mercedes-Benz EQC.
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