Recently, the Association announced the sales ranking of major automobile segments in 2021 and December. According to the latest sales volume, the cumulative sales of narrow passenger cars in 2021 were 20.146 million units, an increase of 4.4% year-on-year. Among them, the sales of new energy vehicles in December were 531,000 units, an increase of 113.9% year-on-year, an increase of 11.1% month-on-month, a record high in a single month, and the annual sales volume was 3.521 million units, an increase of 157.5% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2020, China's new energy passenger car sales have been around 1 million, and by 2021 soared to 3 million, which shows that consumers' acceptance of new energy vehicle products is getting higher and higher. Let's take a look at which models perform the best?
SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguang MINIEV
December sales: 50,561 units
In December, Hongguang MINIEV sales reached 50,561 units, as a 30,000 yuan micro-electric vehicle, Hongguang MINIEV can sell well, first of all, 2.88-4.36 million yuan of ultra-low price, pulling down the entry threshold of the automobile market. At the same time, the whole series is equipped with a number of safety features such as ABS anti-lock braking system, EBD braking force distribution, tire pressure monitoring and reversing radar as standard.
Although there are only 120 kilometers and 170 kilometers of endurance, for the daily commuters and mothers, they will not go far at all, and it is enough to be able to shelter from the wind and rain. Not only that, the cost of use is also low, charging a kilometer at home is only 5 cents, and it does not have to be maintained like a fuel vehicle, which makes it have a very good advantage in the same level of models.
Tesla Model 3
December sales: 30,102 units
As Tesla's most accessible product at this stage, the Model 3 sold 30,102 units in December. In the past year, the configuration and price of Tesla Model 3 has undergone multiple rounds of adjustment, and there are only two models on sale on the official website, one is the rear-wheel drive version of the subsidy price of 265,652 yuan, and the other is the Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version, which is priced at 339,900 yuan, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time of this model can reach 3.3 seconds, which is a performance and price that absolutely makes a lot of supercars ashamed.
From the perspective of endurance and configuration, the rear-wheel drive version with a price of 265,652 yuan after subsidies is a very cost-effective model, compared with the price of the previous Model 3 standard endurance version, although the price has increased, but the configuration has also been correspondingly improved, such as the increase in rear seat heating and steering wheel heating, the endurance from the previous 486 km (NEDC working conditions) to 556 km (CLTC conditions), but the official 0-100 km/ h acceleration time from 5.6 seconds to 6.1 seconds.
BYD-Qin
December sales: 25,940 units
In December, Qin's sales reached 25,940 units. As a new energy model, it can stand out in the fiercely competitive car market, and it definitely has its own unique features. It not only has a stylish, atmospheric appearance, configuration, space, power, fuel consumption and other aspects have remarkable points. For example, in terms of configuration, there are more than 20 intelligent driving assistance functions such as mobile phone NFC car key, automatic air conditioning, car Wi-Fi, rearview mirror heating and full-speed adaptive cruise system, CSC cornering speed control system, LKS active lane keeping system, LDWS lane departure warning system, AEB-CCR automatic emergency braking system, etc.
The reason why Qin can achieve hot sales is largely due to the blessing of BYD's DM-i super hybrid technology, with the Xiaoyun-plug hybrid special 1.5L high-efficiency engine, EHS electric hybrid system and DM-i super hybrid blade battery as the core, to create an electrically based hybrid technology, even in the case of power loss, 100 kilometers of fuel consumption can be as low as 3.8L, in the case of full fuel, the cruising range can reach 1100 kilometers.
BYD-Han
December sales: 13,701 units
Since its launch in July 2020, Han's sales have been good, and the Han models currently on sale are divided into EV versions and DM versions. From the current sales point of view, the EV version accounts for the majority of sales, and in terms of appearance, it adopts a new Dragon Face family design language, which is very recognizable. In terms of interior, the combination of the dashboard and the 10.58-inch central control screen enhances the sense of technology in the car, and is equipped with BYD DiLink 3.0 intelligent voice. In terms of configuration, in addition to the rear independent air conditioner, it is also equipped with knee airbags, rear side airbags, front/rear head airbags, passive pedestrian protection, active braking, front seat ventilation/heating, etc.
In terms of power, BYD's self-developed lithium iron phosphate blade battery is adopted, and the battery capacity is 76.9kWh. Among them, the low-to-middle model is equipped with a front motor with a maximum power of 222Ps and a peak torque of 330N·m, and the NEDC mileage is 605km, which is suitable for pragmatic people living at home; consumers who pursue acceleration performance also have four-wheel drive high-performance high-end models to choose from, and on the basis of the front motor, the rear motor with a maximum power of 272Ps and a peak torque of 350N·m is added, and its 0-100km/h acceleration time is 3.9 seconds, and the NEDC cruising range is 550km.
Great Wall Motors - Euler Good Cat
December sales: 10,482 units
From September to December, for four consecutive months, the sales of Euler Good Cat have been on the rise, and in December, they have directly achieved a single-month sales achievement of breaking 10,000, with a result of 10,482 vehicles, becoming the leader in sales of new energy vehicles. For most female consumers, Euler Good Cat is a perfect car, such as the appearance of the face, retro and fashion intertwined integration, perfect fit the aesthetic points of urban girls.
In addition to the appearance, the intelligent aspect is also a highlight, with intelligent cruise system, intelligent lane keeping system, intelligent dodge, intelligent lighting assistance, full-scene memory parking and other intelligent driving assistance configurations, whether it is high-speed driving, or commuting peak road section, can bring users a safe, secure and relaxed driving experience to the greatest extent, and make up for the lack of driving technology. The outstanding appearance and the intelligent performance of the circle have made it the first choice for more fashionable women to buy a car.
Uncle Che summed up
With the growth of new energy sales, we should also note that important changes have taken place in the structure of the new energy market, and the entry and high-end strengthening are only temporary after all, and there is still huge room for growth in the middle section in the long run. Entering the new year, joint venture brands have also begun to exert efforts in the field of new energy, which has brought more challenges to Chinese brands, especially new forces, who can stand out in the cruel competition? The market will give the final answer.