In the short-distance travel scenario, or the choice direction of the second and third household cars has gradually deviated from the pure fuel power, especially after the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV has become a net red model, the micro-electric vehicle that is more attractive in design has become a new favorite. Chery Ice Cream, which has been brewing for a long time, has launched three models at 29,900, 37,900 and 43,900. We recently test-drove 43,900 of the top-matching version of the "Sundae", how does it perform, and what is the difference between it and the MINI EV?
What a car ice cream is
Chery Ice Cream launched pudding, cone and sundae three models this time, NEDC pure electric mileage is also 120 km and 170 km two versions, positioned in the daily short-distance travel scene, in fact, similar to MINI EV, to solve the economic, environmental protection, convenience of several travel problems.
After downloading the "I Car Ecology" APP and registering, we can achieve most of the remote control, and can monitor the status of the vehicle, while the APP provides some peripheral services, from which you can choose your favorite things or activities.
From the styling design, ice cream itself still has some youthful designs, including body color, interior matching, function key settings, etc., creating a cute style.
In terms of price, the starting price of ice cream is 1100 yuan more expensive than the MINI EV, and the sundae version is 3000 yuan more expensive than the MINI EV macaron version. Chery believes that in terms of body size and the use of high-strength steel, ice cream pays more costs in the same class of models, providing more space and better safety.
What was the experience?
Sitting in an ice cream car, there is no sense of pressure from a micro-electric car, and its length, width, height, and wheelbase are slightly stronger than the MINI EV, especially in the front and rear of the experience. In terms of spatial performance in the second row of seats, ice cream is better. But the comfort of this chair can not meet the needs of long distances.
After the second row of seats is receded, the trunk of the ice cream has a considerable carrying space, which can fully meet the daily shopping or easy loading of strollers.
In terms of storage space, ice cream also has a soft hook on the console, in addition to hanging takeaway or handbag, it can also jam the phone, so that it looks very convenient when using mobile phone navigation.
The interior design of Ice Cream is careful, although it is a fabric seat like the MINI EV, but it is more harmonious in color matching. Although the area around the console is basically plastic, there is no irritating taste, and the decoration strips are also very elegant.
The multi-function steering wheel can achieve some daily control, and the driving instrument information is also more comprehensive, unfortunately, there is no central control screen. However, in the case that the frequency of use of mobile phones is much greater than the central control screen, this regret can also be ignored.
In addition, the main passenger seat does not have makeup mirrors, while the MINI EV macaron version has makeup mirrors in the main driver's seat. But ice cream's rearview mirrors are manual anti-glare versions, which is more friendly.
Is it an old man's pleasure to drive?
Compared with low-speed electric vehicles such as "Old Man Le", the advantages of micro-electric vehicles are longer endurance, faster speed, safer, more intelligent, and lighter handling.
The power parameters of ice cream are exactly the same as those of the MINI EV macaron version, both use a 20kW rear-drive motor with a maximum torque of 85N·m, and the top speed is 100 kilometers per hour, so the two cars have little difference in power, and they need to reserve space and have a certain amount of patience when overtaking at high speeds, but in urban road conditions, starting and monetizing are more flexible.
The two cars use the same battery configuration, both are 13.9kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, NEDC life of 170 kilometers, battery charging time is slightly different, ice cream full takes 8 hours, and macaron calibration is 9 hours, which requires us to experience specifically in the future use.
The driving experience of ice cream is also similar to that of the MINI EV, both cars use the front McPherson rear triple bar independent suspension, the most ground clearance routing difference, ice cream is 120mm, macaron is 125mm, but because the seat posture of both cars is relatively high, so the difference is not obvious.
After half a day of test driving, Chery Ice Cream's endurance performance was satisfactory, with a range of 156 kilometers at the time of departure and 119 kilometers after 35 kilometers of driving. The local temperature is about 5 degrees Celsius above zero, the wind speed is 4-5, and the driving sections are paved roads, including half of the urban congestion section and half of the expressway, which basically simulates the general scene of daily commuting.
summary:
From a functional point of view, Chery Ice Cream has a clear positioning and provides users with more comprehensive functions, as a pure tram for short-distance travel, it covers more than 80% of the use scenarios. At speeds of 40 km/h and below, NVH performs well and does a good job of sound insulation. At high speed, its motor whistle is more obvious, wind noise and road noise will increase, this kind of scene usage is low, so it can also be ignored. Of course, as a top 40,000-level micro-electric vehicle, the difference in driving experience is actually indistinguishable, and everyone competes more in design and ecology. The ecological creation of ice cream may give users more experience.