Elephant News reporter Swallow Dan
Oil prices have soared, and many car owners have set their sights on new energy vehicles. Recently, Elephant News reporters visited a number of new energy vehicle stores in Zhengzhou and found that many models are increasing prices.
At the Nezha Automobile Franchise Store on Huayuan Road in Zhengzhou, the reporter met Mr. Pang, who was choosing a car.
"Each additional tank of oil is hundreds of pieces larger, and there is no sign of price reduction, which is really unbearable." Mr. Pang said.
"My family is in Guancheng District, the work place is in Xingyang, the daily commuting distance is about 27 kilometers, according to my car, each kilometer is more than 8 mao. At first glance, it is not much, and it can't stand the long days. Mr. Pang said that since the rise in oil prices, he felt that every time he drove a car, he felt that his heart was dripping blood. During this time, you will choose to take the subway first and then transfer to the network to ride-hailing.
Mr. Li, sales manager of Nezha Automobile, said that oil prices continued to rise, bringing at least a 20% increase in their car sales.
"The first thing most customers ask is how much money new energy vehicles can save per kilometer." Mr. Li calculated an account with the reporter, according to the fuel consumption of the general private car, about 8 cents per kilometer, and the pure electric new energy vehicle is only 5 to 8 cents per kilometer.
"Many users are worried about after-sales problems, after all, new energy vehicles have only opened up the market in recent years." Mr. Li said that he suggested that consumers must look for regular and powerful brands when purchasing new energy vehicles.
"At present, the echelon classification of the domestic new energy vehicle market has been very clear, and brands such as Xiaopeng, Ideal, and Nezha are relatively mature in terms of design, quality and after-sales service." These big brands will provide a lifetime warranty of "three electricity", which can eliminate some of the worries of customers. ”
The reporter learned that on March 17, Nezha Automobile issued a model price adjustment instruction, affected by many factors such as the rise in the price of upstream raw materials and the tight supply of supply chain, Nezha Automobile adjusted the price of the models on sale from 00:00 on the 18th, and the increase range ranged from 3,000 yuan to 5,000 yuan.
Then the reporter came to an electric house new energy vehicle sales storefront, sales manager Mr. He told reporters that in recent days, the store's 50,000-70,000 yuan of new energy vehicle sales increased by nearly 30%. "Many of the customers who come to buy new energy vehicles are young car owners. Because the price of fuel rises or increases the economic burden on young people, it is necessary to choose new energy vehicles at low and medium prices to travel. ”
Mr. He said that according to his understanding, at present, within the range of the fourth ring road of Zhengzhou, no more than five kilometers can find charging piles, and car owners do not have to be too nervous about charging problems. "In recent years, the new energy vehicle market has been continuously supported by policies, and the acceptance of middle-aged and elderly people has become higher and higher, and it is believed that with the development of urban charging facilities more and more perfect, new energy vehicles will be further popularized."
In a Tesla experience store in Zhengzhou, there is an endless stream of citizens who come to consult. Ms. Li, a citizen, said that she did not expect the price of new energy vehicles to rise so quickly. "Not only has the price of oil risen, but the price of wheels has risen."
The staff in the store said that at present, due to the influence of various factors, the price of all Tesla models has increased by different margins. The reporter noted that on the same day (March 17) when oil prices rose, Tesla China's official website showed that the starting price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive version was raised to 316,900 yuan, up 15,060 yuan from before. This is the third time since March this year that Tesla China has raised the price of its products. The starting price of the long-endurance version and high-performance version of the Model Y increased by 18,000 yuan and 20,000 yuan respectively.
The main reason for the increase in the price of new energy vehicles is the soaring cost of raw materials. According to CCTV financial reports, since last year, the price of raw materials for new energy vehicles has been bullish all the way. Recently, the comprehensive quotation of the battery-grade lithium carbonate market is as high as 500,000 yuan / ton, while the price of lithium carbonate in the same period last year was only 50,000 yuan / ton, and the price of battery raw materials rose nearly ten times in one year.
The continuous increase in the price of new energy vehicles is largely related to the challenges encountered in the supply chain. Under the background of repeated global epidemics, complex international situations and frequent natural disasters, the automobile industry, as one of the industries with the longest supply chain and a high degree of globalization, is facing more and more difficulties, and perhaps more car companies will join the price increase team in the future.