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In 2021, Tesla's global delivery volume reached 936,100 units, and Tesla has become a giant in the new car-making companies. The streets and alleys are full of Tesla figures, and Tesla seems to have "rotten street".
When it comes to the strength of automobile research and development and brand influence, the world's major automakers are not worse than Tesla. So many consumers say: I just like traditional car brands, I just don't like Tesla. Although the electrification process of traditional brands in the first half is indeed inferior to Tesla, we also find that major car brands are frantically launching pure electric vehicles to compete with Tesla.
BMW i3
New car highlights: BASED ON THE MID-TERM REDESIGN OF THE BMW 3 Series
The BMW i3 is based on the mid-term redesign of the BMW 3 Series, as a pure electric version of the BMW 3 Series. In terms of competitors, the BMW i3 will benchmark the Tesla Model 3. From the front face, the BMW i3 adopts a family-style double kidney grille, which adopts a closed design, and the headlight group and front bumper of the new car use the latest design. In terms of interior, the new car has not yet exposed more information.
In terms of body size, according to the declaration information, the bmw i3 has a length, width and height of 4872 * 1846 * 1481 mm, and a wheelbase of 2966 mm. In terms of power, the BMW i3 will use the fifth generation BMW e-Drive electric drive system, with a maximum power of 250kW and a speed of 180km/h, which is much stronger than the BMW 3 Series fuel version. The car will also be equipped with a ternary lithium battery, and the NEDC cruising range can reach 526km.
At last year's Munich Motor Show, BMW i4 was officially unveiled, the new car will be officially entered China this year, BMW i4 positioned as a pure electric four-door coupe model, based on the CLAR pure electric platform to create, continuing the new generation of BMW 4 series design, BMW's iconic "double kidney" grille is very family recognizable, sneakback body more sporty.
In terms of power, the BMW i4 eDrive40i is equipped with a single-motor drive system with a combined maximum power of 246 kW (335 hp), a peak torque of 430 N·m, an acceleration time of 5.7 seconds per 100 km/h, a battery pack with a capacity of 80.7 kWh, and a cruising range of 483 km under the WLTP standard. The BMW i4 M50 will feature a front-rear dual-motor drive system with a maximum power of 394 kW (536 hp), a peak torque of 795 N·m, a WLTP standard cruising range of 510 km, and a 3.9 second acceleration time of 100 km/h.
Audi Q4 e-tron
Highlights of the new car: THE MEB platform is built, and the mileage exceeds 500 kilometers
The Audi Q4 e-tron made its debut last year, but it has not been launched for a long time, but this year the new car will officially be launched. Unlike the flagship Audi e-tron, the Audi Q4 e-tron is derived from the MEB pure electric platform, and it is also Audi's first meb platform pure electric vehicle.
From the appearance point of view, the Audi Q4 e-tron did not abandon the front face intake grille as other brands do electric vehicles, but instead adopted an active opening and closing octagonal single-frame intake grille. Audi said that this grille can automatically open to better dissipate heat for the battery. In terms of size, the Audi Q4 e-tron is 4590*1865*1613mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2760mm, and the overall size should be regarded as the best in the same level. Due to the use of short front suspension and large wheels, the body line is smooth and muscular.
In terms of interior, it can be seen that the interior of the new car does not adopt the minimalist design style of the current electric vehicle, but still continues the latest design language of the family fuel vehicle. However, the Audi Q4 e-tron is still different from the fuel model. For example, the three-dimensional effect of the cockpit is more obvious, and the central control area is tilted towards the driver's side, which can make the driver more convenient in daily control.
In terms of three electrics, the Audi Q4 e-tron series includes two battery types and three powertrains, of which the Q4 35 e-tron is equipped with a power battery capacity of 55 kWh and a net capacity of 52 kWh, and the Q4 40 e-tron and Q4 50 e-tron quattro power battery capacity is 82 kWh, with a net capacity of 77 kWh. Among them, the Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro uses dual-motor four-wheel drive, the maximum output power is 220kW, the acceleration of 100 kilometers is only 6.2s, the maximum speed of the electronic speed limit is 180km/h, and the car carries out intelligent energy recovery.
It is worth mentioning that the Audi Q4 e-tron is equipped with a new generation of quattro electric four-wheel drive system. As we all know, the quattro four-wheel drive system is the technical representative of the Audi brand and the soul of Audi Sports models. The new generation of quattro electric four-wheel drive system is an electrification upgrade of the traditional quattro four-wheel drive system. According to Audi officials, the new quattro electric four-wheel drive system has a 3 times higher reaction speed than mechanical four-wheel drive, and can be continuously and completely variable adjustment within a fraction of a second, so that the driving torque is optimally distributed between the two axes. Provides optimal traction and handling in all-terrain 24/7 conditions.
Smart Genie
New car highlights: The first pure electric model of the Smart brand
The smart brand has a high reputation in China, but the "smart" introduced today is not his "smart", but the Zhimada Automobile Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Geely Holdings and Mercedes-Benz. The smart brand is part of the new joint venture, and the Genie #1 Concept Car Production Edition is the opening of the new brand.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a new design style, adopts a penetrating LED daytime running light and connects with the headlight groups on both sides to form an integrated design, and the front surround uses a large grid-shaped opening, and is outlined by champagne gold, which enhances a lot of fashion. On the side of the body, the size of the vehicle is relatively compact on the visual level, and it is matched with a champagne gold roof that is different from the body, creating a floating roof feeling. In terms of body size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4290/1910/1698mm and a wheelbase of 2750mm.
The concept car features a double door and a B-pillar-less design that further increases the interior space. It can be seen that the center console of the new car adopts a layered circular bracketing style, and adopts a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with a 12.3-inch multimedia display with a central control suspension design, in addition, the entire center console does not have too many redundant control buttons, and the style is minimalist. At present, the information about the powertrain part has not been officially announced more, and we will continue to pay attention to more news about new cars.
Toyota bZ4X
Highlights of the new car: special-shaped steering wheel + steer-by-wire technology, 4WD system jointly developed with Subaru
The Toyota bZ4X is built by Toyota based on the exclusive BEV platform under the e-TNGA architecture and positions itself as a compact SUV. According to official sources, the new car will be officially launched in early 2022. Simply put, this new car is the first step in the direction of electrification for toyota, and it is also the most critical step in the early stages.
In terms of exterior design, the new car has changed the calm and solemn style of the Toyota family before, and has begun to take the radical route of science fiction, and the whole front face is full of futuristic feeling. In terms of body size, the bZ4X has a length, width and height of 4690/1860/1650mm and a wheelbase of 2850mm, which is the best in the same class of mid-size SUVs. At the same time, thanks to the EV-exclusive platform, the bZ4X achieves a short front suspension with a long wheelbase, bringing 1000mm of rear space comparable to that of D-Class cars.
In terms of interior, the biggest highlight of the new car is its special-shaped steering wheel, and the interior space is more spacious. In addition, the car also uses Steer-by-Wire technology. The steer-by-wire system eliminates the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering wheel, and the information transmission and control of the steering is completely realized by the electrical signal. The steering wheel rotation angle can be set to ± 150°, and the steering operation can be completed without changing hands and wheels.
It is worth mentioning that toyota bZ4X is also equipped with a four-wheel drive X-MODE function jointly developed with Subaru, and equipped with "Grip-Control intelligent multi-road condition adaptation system", which can not only improve the passability of the vehicle, but also benefit from the independent control of the front and rear motor layout, which can make the vehicle have rotation and control stability, achieve a minimum turning radius of 5.7m, and control more flexibly.
Finally, in terms of battery life, the new car adopts a 71.4kWh battery capacity, the WLTC cruising range provides 460km, 500km, and equipped with heat pump air conditioning, which can alleviate the embarrassment of pure electric vehicles falling off in winter.
Answer observation
As the saying goes, good food is not afraid of late, and although the giants' blockbuster pure electric vehicles came a little late, it was good that they still came. As consumers, we are certainly happy to see more good products compete, after all, products will eventually return to "qualitative" competition.