With the emergence of electric vehicle models, consumer demand is also diversified. For automobile manufacturers, different types of pure electric vehicles have also been developed. In this article, we take stock of 5 pure electric vehicles that are about to come out, and these 5 models are destined to sell well after they are listed.
[1] Alpha ACE
Alpha Motor Corporation, based in California, has unveiled an electric vehicle, the Ace. Everyone may still be unfamiliar with this brand. It also belongs to the new car-making company.
The biggest highlight of this car is the retro design style. We can see the shadows of the classic models on the Ace, for example, the front face shape makes people think of the original Ford Escort, while the smooth arched roof contour is reminiscent of the Fiat 850 Coupe, NSU Sport Prinz and Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback. A wide-width brake light cluster runs across the rear of the Ace, adding some modern design to the car's exterior.
The Alpha ACE is 4180mm long, 1886mm wide and 1450mm high, and the size is not large. The empty load is 1632 kg. The seats are available in a 2+2 configuration. The second row seems to be difficult to sit down, so it is a coupe with a back row that is not very practical.
The interior is simple, with all the physical buttons placed on the centre display. The first row of seats is equipped with semi-sport seats. Features integrated headrests. Detailed information about the electric motor and battery has not been published. As far as is known, in single- or dual-motor configurations, a single charge can travel 400 km or more. It takes 6 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
The car is still in development and no reservations are accepted.
【2】Lucid Air
The Lucid Air, known as Tesla's rival, is also a much-watched model. But it is still struggling with production problems. Lucid Air offers three decorations: Touring, Grand Touring and Dream Edition. Currently, only the top-level version will be launched first.
It is equipped with a 113kWh lithium-ion battery pack manufactured by LG Energy Solutions in South Korea. Covers 837 km (EPA based) on a single charge. It can travel up to 160 kilometers compared to its competitor, the Tesla Model S.
The front face of the Lucid Air features a narrow grille and chrome trim that looks very stretchy. The dot matrix headlight group is highly recognizable, and the light source is LED. The new front bumper has a concave design, and the air intakes on both sides can dissipate heat from the braking system for a better braking effect. The "big mouth" shape below matches the ribbed line shape on the front hatch, adding to the overall visual impact of the front of the car.
In the interior part, the new car's central control screen and gauges feature a 34-inch curved 5K display that slopes towards the driver's side. There is also a screen below the center console where you can view information such as navigation. In addition, the rear seat of the car can choose between standard seats or executive seats, the latter of which is equipped with two independent seats and supports 55° reclining, thus providing a more comfortable driving experience for rear passengers.
【3】Rivian R1T
Like Lucid, Rivian is a new U.S. company. It specializes in pickup trucks and SUVs. Rivian tried to build a sports car like the Tesla in the early days. After a lot of trial and error while developing an electric sports car, he turned to North America's most popular pickup truck and SUV. Rivian unveiled a pickup concept car at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Rivian is currently rolling out the pickup R1T and SUV R1S. Both models are based on Rivian's self-developed "Skateboard Platform". It can be equipped with a battery of up to 180 kWh and a maximum range of 643 km (EPA-based).
The R1S and R1T are available in three trims. One of its biggest selling points is the 'tank turn' feature that can rotate 360 degrees in place. The Rivian, which began production last September, was produced less than initially expected, so customer deliveries were delayed.
Currently, more than 50,000 units are awaiting shipment. With the intensification of the epidemic and the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as well as the prolongation of the shortage of semiconductor supply and demand, delivery times are expected to be longer.
[4] Ford F-150 lighting
Electric pickup trucks are regarded as the next outlet, and at present, Tesla, Ford and other car manufacturers have targeted electric pickup trucks. The Ford F-150 is the best-selling car in the United States. Ford introduced the F-150 Lightning, an electric pickup truck based on the F-150.
The F-150 Lightning comes standard with dual motors and all-wheel drive. There are two decorations, SR and ER. They cover 370 km and 482 km respectively on a single charge. The maximum output is SR 426 hp and ER 563 hp, and the maximum torque is the same as 107.2 kg.m. Based on its high output, it has a maximum towing capacity of 4500 kg and a loading weight of 900 kg.
The popularity of the F-150 Lightning is beyond imagination. Within three weeks of launch, there were more than 100,000 orders, compared with more than 200,000 orders at the end of last year, and pre-orders were temporarily suspended. Because of its popularity, Ford said it would double its capacity over the next two years. The original plan was 80,000 units per year.
The above are the 4 pure electric vehicles that I have inventoried and have not yet been delivered in batches, but they are not bad. Most of them are new power companies, so production is limited. If the production can go smoothly, it is estimated that the sales volume will not be much worse than Tesla. But Tesla is actually limited to solve the problem is also the production capacity. This is a hurdle that all companies must cross.