100,000-level small electric vehicles are mainly based on urban transportation, and the endurance and space requirements can be not so high, but the 150,000-level compact car must take into account the needs of some cross-city travel, the endurance should be longer, the space should be larger, and the acceleration capacity should naturally be stronger. This is where the metaPLUS, also from the e platform 3.0, has an advantage over dolphins. Of course, these alone are not enough, and the user's expectations for configuration are much higher, which cannot be ignored. Yuan PLUS has 430km and 510km two kinds of endurance of a total of 5 models, the price range of 13.18-15.98 million yuan, the former is mainly based on urban transportation, the latter takes into account the needs of cross-city, then how it actually performs, follow us to feel the real car. This time, we photographed the model of Bydier in Shenzhen chambord as the yuan PLUS 2022 510 flagship model.
New car features:
1. The first SUV of BYD e-platform 3.0, with a wheelbase of 2720mm to reach the compact level
2. The appearance adopts the Dragon Face 3.0 style, and the carriage integrates sports and fitness elements to reflect the youthful characteristics
3. The top model adopts a 15.6-inch large screen, and the car is equipped with DiLink 4.0 intelligent network system, and the rear space is large enough
4. The whole series is equipped with a 150kW drive motor, 0-100km/h acceleration of 7.3 seconds, and the rear suspension is independent
5. The whole series uses lithium iron phosphate blade batteries, and the NEDC endurance is divided into 430km and 510km
The metaPLUS is the second model from BYD's e platform 3.0, and many advantages of the new platform, such as eight-in-one electric drive system, blade battery, wide temperature range heat pump air conditioning, vehicle area control electrical layout and other advanced technologies have all been adopted. Unlike the previous meta family, its wheelbase has been extended to 2720mm, becoming a compact SUV, and the space is naturally much larger. The appearance adopts the style of Dragon Face 3.0, and the carriage layout integrates the concept of sports and fitness, and the whole vehicle exudes a young and active temperament. In terms of color, there are 5 kinds of ski white, climbing gray, parkour red, surf blue and adventure green, all of which are related to outdoor sports.
Dragon Face 3.0 features a thicker dragon whisker (silver trim) in the center, embedded with a "meta" luminous sign. The rounded shape of the integral bumper adds some ridges to enhance the sense of layering. The ventilation ducts on both sides are connected by glossy black trim strips to form a dumbbell shape, reflecting the sporty style. The lower grille is relatively narrow, the middle is arranged with millimeter wave radar modules, and the whole vehicle is equipped with a total of 5 cameras, 6 ultrasonic radars and 3 millimeter wave radars.
The headlamp shape is flat, the overhead daytime light and the dragon whisker trim are naturally integrated, the near high beam is a split layout, the standard LED light source and automatic lighting, and the high-end model supports adaptive far and near light switching. The vents at the bottom two ends look large, but inside are large areas of glossy black trim, and only the slender parts of the edges have a ventilation effect, which can spread the air flow to both sides of the body.
Its body is not long, only 4455mm, which is a small car in traditional cars, but the wheelbase reaches 2720mm, which is a proper compact class. The front and rear overhangs are very short, it looks very smart, and the body height is relatively low, which can improve the sensitivity and high-speed stability of the driving control, which is also the advantage of the new platform. In terms of styling, it adopts a large inclination A-pillar and a press-down roof, a tough waistline from front to back, a tail window gradually narrowed backwards, and a silver trim with three-dimensional patterns to decorate the C-pillar to create a suspended roof. The "BYD DESIGN" logo has been added to the front fenders, demonstrating design confidence.
At present, the pure electric platform models can achieve a short body but a long wheelbase, which is conducive to battery layout and expansion of cabin space. In the same level of electric vehicle SUVs, the "shaft length ratio" of the metaPLUS is not the most prominent, only the width is leading, and the lateral distance of the carriage will be more superior.
The exterior mirrors are a combination of a tonal housing and a glossy black base, with a sleek shape, integrated LED side lights and side cameras, and are equipped with 360° panoramic images in mid-to-high-end models. Electric adjustment, folding, heating and automatic folding of the locking car are standard.
The body's same-colored door handles have integrated driver's-bay keyless entry buttons, which are standard throughout the series.
Available in both 17 and 18-inch rims, this car is the latter, with a five-spoke semi-enclosed shape that reduces wind resistance and looks unique. The tires are available in 215/55 R18 and are matched by a UC6 product with excellent grip and good silence.
The rear of the car has some dolphin charm, especially the through-type taillights are close to the style, but the interior light strip is more concise, and chrome decorative strips are added, which looks more stable and atmospheric. The tail window is more inclined and low in height, with an overhead spoiler and a high-mounted brake light in the center. The bumper shape has a good echo with the front of the car, and there is a large area of black air outlet shape on both sides, and the center is a silver trapezoidal bottom guard, which is particularly layered.
The innovation of the carriage layout means more, the main feature is the integration of sports and fitness concepts, such as dumbbell-like air conditioning outlet, treadmill-like stop and other details, it feels like the gym has been "moved". The contrast between speed blue and power gray, combined with the layout silver decoration, makes the atmosphere of the carriage also very active. In terms of materials, the light part is leather, while the dark color is soft plastic, and the touch is basically elastic.
The steering wheel is consistent with that of dolphins, and the fishtail shape is very fresh. Wrapped in leather as standard, it feels full and comfortable to the touch and is also suitable for size. The multi-function buttons on the spoke adopt efficient roller + button combination control, of which the left side is used to control the DiPilot intelligent driver assistance system, and the high-end model is equipped with full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, parallel assist and other functions, and the driving assistance reaches L2 level.
Standard 5-inch LCD dashboard, the size is relatively small, plus the information is very rich, so the numbers and pictures are relatively small, it looks a bit laborious. A close-up layout is used, located above the steering wheel, but this creates a large problem of line of sight shift.
The flat stop bar platform is raised on both sides, similar to a treadmill, and the electronic stop bar shape arranged in the center is very similar to the handle of the chest expander, and the front air outlet shape is like a barbell plate, and the details are done very carefully, as if always reminding you to remember fitness. In front of the barrier is a mobile phone storage compartment with wireless charging, which is standard for the entire series; the rear integrates dual flash lights, one-key start, parking radar, automatic parking, electronic handbrake, snow mode, driving mode, energy feedback, air conditioning system and other functional buttons, and then two open water cup slots in the rear. The dual-channel storage space under the lever table is not large, with dual USB ports, SD cards and 12V power supply.
There are also some decorative details that are also interesting, white leather with longitudinal patterns, the sound speaker on the door handle is integrated in the three-dimensional barrel column, and above it is a sliding door handle, which combines the two parts into one, and the experience is fresher. The door panel compartment is blocked by three red threads, which mimic the strings of a guitar and can really be played and have differences in high and low notes.
The front row comes standard with integrated sports seats, and the blue and gray double color block plus red stitching makes it look more sensational. Standard imitation leather material, the padding is soft and hard, the cushion support is good, the backrest has enough lateral support, the headrest support is also good, and the overall comfort is high. The main driver's seat supports front and rear, backrest, and high and low (2-way) electric adjustment, while the co-pilot only supports manual adjustment for the front and rear and backrest.
The rear seat material and color are the same as the front row, the seat cushion length is sufficient, the leg support is abundant, the backrest is relatively flat, but there is a certain waist support, and the support of the headrest is also good. In terms of space, Kandi is 175cm tall, the legs are two fists, the top of the head is just one punch, the horizontal space is relatively open, coupled with the fully flat floor, it feels that the degree of freedom is quite large, and the comfort is also very high. The rear row is equipped with three independent headrests, folding armrests with double cup holders, floor air outlets, dual USB ports and storage compartments, and there is no lack of configuration.
Except for the entry-level model, the rest are equipped with open panoramic sunroofs, and the cabins are also relatively well lit.
Tail compartment volume is not announced, depth and height are good, the front end width appears to be narrow, the rear end of the two sides of the wall is very deep, you can place some long items horizontally, the overall performance is not bad, we estimate that the volume should be above 450L, can cope with long-distance travel. The rear seats support a 4:6 reclining for a high leveling. There is also a storage compartment under the floor, but there is no spare tire.
The whole series adopts a 150kW permanent magnet synchronous single motor, and the peak torque reaches 310Nm, which is much larger than the dolphin top with 130kW motor, so it has a better acceleration experience, and it takes only 7.3 seconds to accelerate from 0-100km/h. The whole series adopts lithium iron phosphate blade batteries, with energy of 49.92kWh and 60.48kWh, and NEDC comprehensive endurance corresponding to 430km and 510km respectively. The charging interface is arranged in the right rear of the body, and it can be charged to 80% of the power in half an hour.
In terms of chassis, the suspension combination of front McPherson freestanding + rear multi-link independent is more advanced than the dolphin's non-independent rear suspension. In the driving mode, in addition to the conventional comfort, economy and sport, the snow mode is added, which can control the torque output of the motor on wet and slippery roads, obviously taking into account the needs of northern users.
Kandi Comments:
The advantages of BYD e platform 3.0 have been fully reflected on the Dolphin, and the small size, large space, high safety, tight chassis and good handling feel have left us with a good impression. The higher positioning of the metaPLUS brings stronger power, a larger tail compartment, a large central control screen and independent rear suspension, of course, the space is also superior, and the battery life is longer. Another important difference is that dolphins have a distinctly feminine color, while the metaPLUS is tailored for young men. We think its market performance should be on par with the Dolphin.