Text/Qin Ming
Ruilan Automobile is an automobile company jointly invested and built by Geely Automobile and Lifan Technology, and on January 24, Geely Automobile announced that Ruilan Automobile will launch a variety of power form products. Just a few days ago, Ruilan Automobile released its first electric car - Maple Leaf 60S, the new car launched two models, namely the Easy Edition 139,800 yuan and the U-Line version of 169,800 yuan, the new car is based on the GBRC global new generation charging modular platform to build.
The front face design uses dot matrix elements to decorate the closed grille, in the middle of the grille is the maple leaf brand logo and the sharp headlight group on both sides, the bottom bumper vent is wide in size, and the new car front face design elements are not many, but they are very recognizable. The side is made up of a sporty line running through the front and back, the segmented waist line design highlights the sense of layering on the body, and the streamlined design of the roof line and the waist makes the new car more holistic.
The rear of the car consists of a black horizontal strip connecting the tail headlights on both sides, and there is an embossed English script pattern, and the words Ruilan Car and 60S are marked above the sides of the line. On the whole, the design of the new car may not have much of a bright spot, but it still has a certain degree of recognition.
The new car measures 4730mm long, 1840mm wide, 1530mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2700mm, positioning itself as a compact family sedan. In terms of interior, the gray-brown textured decorative panels are adopted, and the design of the new car is simple, and the layout can be clear at a glance.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a permanent magnet / synchronous motor, the total power of the motor is 100kW, the total torque is 230N·m, the motor layout adopts the front single motor layout mode, with an electric vehicle single-speed transmission, the maximum speed is 130km/h, the official zero hundred acceleration 10s, the total battery energy is 52.56kWh, the NEDC pure electric mileage can reach 415km, the fast charge 0.5h can have 80% of the power, and the new car can also directly choose the 60s power exchange mode. This feature will greatly improve the operational efficiency of ride-hailing and taxis.
Maple Leaf 60S provides users with one-button start, electronic parking, AUTOHOLD automatic parking, automatic air conditioning, air conditioning rear exhaust outlet and other practical configurations; safety is also equipped with Bosch's latest 9.3 version esp body stability system, all standard WITH ABS brake anti-lock system, EBD electronic braking force distribution system, EBA brake assist, BOS brake priority, TCS traction control and other safety protection configurations can greatly improve the safety of drivers and passengers.
Geely said the power exchange structure adopted by the Maple Leaf 60S is provided by a joint venture between Geely and Lifan. Therefore, it also corresponds to the business structure of Ruilan Automobile's "self-developed power exchange technology". In the future, Maple Leaf 60 will operate through the online car rental and taxi market.
Ruilan Automobile is a brand jointly built by Geely and Lifan Automobile, and there should be no major problems in vehicle quality, and Geely has already started the research and development of power conversion mode and technology in 2017. In 2019, Geely accelerated the promotion of this technology, and the national voice supports the power exchange model. In addition, Ruilan plans to build more than 5,000 high-speed power exchange stations by 2025, covering more than 100 core cities.
Among them, in terms of power exchange service, Geely Exchange Power Station can also provide a full range of charging and replacing power replenishment services. It is reported that the two sides of the joint venture already have a clear division of labor, Geely Automobile will lead the research and development of the replacement car, and Lifan Automobile will be responsible for the layout of charging and replacing equipment. The charging and replacing technology of Maple Leaf 60S can meet the daily work needs of online ride-hailing masters, and the 60S power exchange rate will greatly improve the efficiency of work operations, which I think will be loved by many online ride-hailing masters.