Euler Black Cat and White Cat are micro-electric vehicles with similar positioning, with prices ranging from 69,800 to 84,800 and 71,800 to 88,800, respectively. The 5-door, 4-seat design gives them better rear-row practicality in their class, and is certainly more expensive than two-door models such as the Wuling Hongguang MINIEV.
Black cat
Previously, Euler officially announced that black cats and white cats will not accept new orders for the time being, rather than the suspension of production on the Internet, and the after-sales service will not be affected in any way. The reason is that the two models have hoarded 20,000 orders and will not be delivered until October, ostensibly because of limited production capacity and short supply, but in fact it is inseparable from "lack of core and less electricity".
White cat
In November last year, Euler black and white cats could not be delivered on time due to lack of cores, which led to dissatisfaction among some users. However, this has not affected their sales in the slightest, but continues to grow, after all, the lack of core is a global problem, basically all manufacturers are in this state.
This year, the new energy subsidy fell by 30%, and many pure trams have increased in price, but the price of the new black cat and white cat in 2022 has not changed, which shows that Euler himself bears the cost. In addition, the rising price of chips and battery raw materials has also increased the cost of making cars.
From January 2020 to January 2022, the prices of battery-grade cobalt, nickel sulfate and lithium carbonate rose by 119%, 55% and 569% respectively, and new energy vehicle companies can only reduce losses by increasing prices or stopping orders. According to Euler's official statement, the loss of the black cat single station is now more than 10,000 yuan.
At present, the black cat and the white cat have been withdrawn from the showroom of the Euler 4S store, and As for when the reservation will be re-accepted, Euler did not say.
The professor believes that it is difficult to be difficult in the environment of lack of core and less electricity, plus the black cat and the white cat take the route of being close to the people, and the price increase means losing competitiveness, which also violates the original intention of these two cars.
The profit of the micro-electric vehicle itself is very small, and some insiders have said that the profit of Hongguang MINIEV's bicycle is only about 100 yuan. Perhaps the black and white cats will return with a higher status, similar to the level of a good cat.
Black cats and white cats are mainly attractive in appearance image and product atmosphere, since they can't buy it now, the professor will introduce alternative products at the same price for everyone's reference.
Zero run T03
6.89-8.49 million
The appearance of the T03 is also a cute and cute style, and the interior is more simple, which is larger than the black cat and the white cat in terms of body size. The price of the 2022 model T03 has increased, but because the price of the old model is lower than that of the black cat and the white cat, the price of the new model is only flat.
When it comes to T03, its biggest selling point is that it has the richest autopilot assist configuration in its class. The whole car has a hardware foundation of 3 cameras + 1 mm Wave + 11 ultrasonic radar, up to 10 auxiliary driving functions, which can achieve L2 level automatic driving, even if it is placed on a higher level of models.
Since the T03 is expensive, the configuration must be increased accordingly, so the new model adds voice control, reversing image, ESC, EPB, automatic parking, uphill assist and other functions on the basis of the original, and the whole series is equipped with the 15-inch wheels on the previous high.00. This is rare in a mini-car, so that the sparrow is small and complete.
Changan Ben E-Star
4.98-7.48 million
The Ben E-Star is currently the cheapest 5-door 5-seat electric car you can buy, the size is larger than the T03, and the benefit is an extra seat and a good tail compartment space.
Of course, the design and configuration of the national version of the entry are very ordinary, but it is enough to have fast charging, 75Ps horsepower, and 301km endurance. If you want to have some personality like black cats and white cats, the pure heart version from 69,800 is not expensive, and the intelligent configuration will be more abundant.
Although the Ben E-Star is not a pure electric platform, that is, an oil-to-electric model, but the Ben Ben was a small car level, the competitors are Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen POLO and other models, the research and development standards are still higher than the mini car.
Under the increasing cost of car manufacturing, the micro-electric vehicle during this period is really too difficult, although the demand is large, but if the price is increased, it is better to directly buy Euler Good Cat, AION Y, BYD Dolphin and other higher-level cars. Of course, helping manufacturers earn new energy points is also a disguised profit for mini cars.