In the list of the top ten new energy cars sold in 2021, we found that in addition to the Model 3, the remaining 9 models on the list are all independent new energy models. The top three models are Hongguang MINIEV, BYD Qin and Model 3, and the year-on-year growth of Hongguang MINIEV and BYD Qin is more than 250%, achieving a sharp rise against the trend. The specific rankings are as follows:
Hongguang MINIEV won the first place in the new energy car list with the annual sales performance of 395451 vehicles, with an average monthly sales of nearly 33,000 vehicles, and the performance was still very eye-catching. In 2021, Hongguang MINIEV has successively launched personalized versions such as macaron sandwich models and macaron autumn colors, which are well received by young consumers with their fresh and natural body colors. This year, Hongguang MINIEV will also launch a convertible version, a 300km long-endurance version of the model, further enriching consumer choices.
BYD Qin won the second place in the list with the annual sales performance of 187227 vehicles, and the Qin New Energy family includes Qin New Energy, Qin PLUS and Qin Pro New Energy. Among them, Qin PLUS launched DM-i hybrid models and EV models, DM-i models pure electric endurance is divided into 55km and 120km versions, short-distance electric long-distance oil, excellent practicality; EV models of pure electric mileage of 400km, 500km and 600km, convenient for consumers who mainly drive in the city to choose.
Model 3 with 150890 vehicles of the annual sales performance to win the third place in the list, there is news that the 2022 Model 3 has been equipped with AMD Ryzen chip, the entire car machine system experience is more smooth and convenient than the old version, the performance of the car has been greatly improved. However, the Model 3 has been in short supply for a long time, and now the order is placed, and the delivery cycle is expected to be as long as 12 weeks to 16 weeks, that is, at least until April this year to pick up the car, and Tesla is also facing huge supply chain pressure, which also means that there may be delays in delivery.
BYD Han won the fourth place in the list with the annual sales performance of 117323 vehicles, and was the only medium and large new energy car on the list. The patented image of the new Han EV has been exposed, but it is adjusted for the appearance to make it more full and sporty. In terms of endurance, it is expected to be consistent with the current models, which are 506km, 550km and 605km respectively, and will still provide four-wheel drive models with an acceleration time of 0-100km/h of 3.9 seconds. The declaration information of the new Han DM-i has also been announced, and the new car will be equipped with Xiaoyun's new 1.5T engine and EHS electromix system, providing blade battery packs with a capacity of 18.3kWh and 37.6kWh, and NEDC pure electric mileage of 121km, 202km and 242km respectively.
Chery Ant and Ben E-Star finished fifth and sixth in the list with 76,987 and 76,381 units, respectively. The reasons for their inclusion on the list are actually similar to the Hongguang MINIEV, the price of the people, the smart shape, and the endurance performance that can meet the needs of short-distance travel, etc., which are very suitable for urban driving. At present, Chery Small Ant has made it clear that it will not increase the price for the "national replenishment slope", which is still worthy of praise.
The Aion S finished seventh on the list with full-year sales of 73,853 units. Not long ago, Aion S launched an upgraded Aion S PLUS model, mainly canceling the 410km endurance version of the model, providing 510km and 602km two endurance versions, which meets the needs of consumers today, and I believe that sales will increase to a certain extent.
Euler Black Cat and Euler Good Cat finished eighth and tenth on the list with 63,492 and 49,900 vehicles, respectively. Euler Black Cat is a miniature pure electric model, compared to the Hongguang MINIEV and other similar models, its price of 6.98-8.48 million is somewhat high, but the corresponding in the configuration, intelligence, endurance performance have better performance, so the final also got a good sales performance. Euler Good Cat is a pure electric model focusing on the female market, with elegant shape, wide space, smart cockpit, providing a cruising range of 400-500km, which is very attractive to young female consumers.
Xiaopeng P7 won the ninth place in the list with a score of 60569 vehicles, and is the only new car-making force model on the list, of course, this has a certain relationship with most of the new car-making brand main sales SUV models. The advantages of Xiaopeng P7 are mainly reflected in the high-value coupe shape, the high-tech sense of vehicle intelligent Xmart OS system, the dual-motor four-wheel drive performance version of the 4-second acceleration performance, the maximum cruising range of 700km, etc., and the comprehensive strength is very balanced.
On the whole, in the list of new energy cars, independent new energy cars occupy 9 places, of which 4 are micro pure electric models, and the price of the people is still the main reason why most consumers choose them. BYD has 2 models on the list, DM-i hybrid system and blade battery has become the signature of BYD new energy. Great Wall Euler also has 2 models on the list, and the target customer base is mainly young female consumers.