A few days ago, Dongfeng Honda's first pure electric vehicle e: NS1 official, the new car is based on Honda's new e: N Architecture platform to build, positioning pure electric small SUV, after subsidy price range of 175,000-21.8 million yuan, a total of 4 models were launched, of which 420km endurance version and 510km endurance version of the model 2 models each. Let's take a look at the Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 model how is it? Which model is best worth buying?
New Car Introduction:
Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 in the design of the appearance of almost can not see the shadow of the current Honda model, with a strong electric vehicle style, such as closed front face, can light up the luminous Honda logo, full LED through the taillights, etc. are in line with the popular design trend of new energy vehicles, in addition to its headlight group can also have the "Heart beat heart interactive lamp language" function, very high sense of technology and ceremony.
Compared with the front face, the side and tail shape is relatively traditional, and does not use the popular hidden door handle design, but the door handle of the rear door adopts the same hidden design style as Binzhi and XR-V, and the overall look is more concise and generous, while the multi-spoke wheel shape still brings a more impactful visual effect to the new car. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the e:NS1 are 4390/1790/1560mm, and the wheelbase is 2610mm, although the positioning of small SUVs, but the size is actually not small.
The interior can make people who are accustomed to honda cars feel amazing, except for the steering wheel, all the design is very fresh. The 15.1-inch ultra-narrow bezel suspension central control screen is very eye-catching, and replaces most of the physical buttons in the car, and is equipped with Honda CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guidance interconnection system, providing AI voice assistant, online navigation, car home interconnection, OTA upgrade and other functions, in addition to the 10.25-inch full LCD, SBW button electronic shift, streaming media rearview mirror and other functions of the configuration, further enhance the interior of the sense of science and technology. In terms of intelligent driver assistance functions, the Honda SENSING safety supersensitive system is not absent, and it is also equipped with DMC driver status perception system, with face ID and driver monitoring functions.
In terms of power, Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 provides two versions of the e-type version and the e-moving version, of which the e-type version has a maximum power of 134kW and a maximum torque of 310N·m, equipped with a ternary lithium battery of 53.6kWh, and the cruising range of clTC is 420km; the maximum power of the e-moving version is 150kW, the maximum torque is 310N·m, equipped with a ternary lithium battery of 68.8kWh, and the cruising range of CLTC is 510km.
Which model is worth buying? The digital e-chi version has the best price-performance ratio
Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 launched a total of 4 models, namely e-type version, e-chi version, e-moving version and e-environment version, with a price of 175,000 yuan, 189,000 yuan, 207,000 yuan and 218,000 yuan respectively after subsidies. The body color is available in nebula blue, sparkling yellow, cabernet red, crystal white, color crystal black five colors, and the interior is all black and black + white two colors. Let's take a look at the 4 models that are the most worth considering.
E-type version
Guidance price: 175,000 yuan
Recommendation Index: ★★★ ☆
As an entry-level model, the e-type version is equipped with LED automatic headlights, exterior mirror lock automatic folding, keyless entry, one-key start system, multi-function steering wheel, leather seat, 10.25-inch full LCD instrument, 15.1-inch central control screen, automatic air conditioning, PM2.5 filtering, 6 airbags, reversing radar, reversing image and other configurations, from the configuration distribution point of view, it is not rich, but it is enough to meet daily use, Just considering the price of 175,000, this configuration performance does not reach the mainstream level.
e Chi edition
Guidance price: 189,000 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★★★
The sub-low-end e-chi version is 14,000 yuan more expensive than the entry-level e-type version, but the improvement in configuration is very obvious, especially in terms of comfort and safety, it is a step up. First of all, the 18-inch wheels, four doors and one key upgrade windows, the exterior mirror heating, the rain induction wiper, more practical. In addition, it is also equipped with the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, the heating of the front seat, the rear exhaust air outlet, the wireless charging of the mobile phone, the active noise reduction and other configurations, which greatly improve the car experience. It is worth mentioning that from the beginning of this version, e:NS1 is equipped with Honda SENSING safety super sense system, including ACC adaptive cruise, lane keeping assist, lane shift warning, active braking and other driving assistance functions, greatly improving the safety of the form. On the whole, the sub-low e-chi version is the most cost-effective model in the entire series.
e-Anime
Guidance price: 207,000 yuan
Recommendation Index: ★★★★ ☆
Compared with the e-chi version, the e-mobile version is 18,000 yuan more expensive, and the change is that the motor power is upgraded from 134kW to 150kW, and it is equipped with a battery pack with a battery capacity of 68.8kWh, and the CLTC cruising range has increased from 420km to 510km, further meeting the requirements of consumers for battery life. In terms of configuration, it mainly adds inductive electric tailgate, streaming media rearview mirrors, AR real-life navigation, car home interconnection, digital key, DMC driver status perception system and other icing on the cake. This version has better performance in power and endurance, and at the same time, the degree of technology is also higher, suitable for consumers who have requirements for battery life.
e-Edition
Guidance price: 218,000 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★
The top-mounted e-environment version is 11,000 yuan more expensive than the e-moving version, adding the electric adjustment of the passenger seat, the rear heated seat, the 12-speaker BOSE audio and other configurations to improve riding comfort, and is also equipped with convenient parking functions such as front parking radar, 360° panoramic image, and automatic parking, which is more friendly to novice drivers. Only to the level of nearly 220,000, there are many pure electric SUVs available on the market, and basically can buy a compact level with a larger space, so the top version of e: NS1, personally feel that the cost performance is not high.
Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 4 models, priced at 189,000 yuan e Chi version of the model is the most cost-effective, both the comfort configuration and safety configuration are relatively perfect, the pricing is more reasonable, is the most worthy of purchase in the whole series of models. If you have requirements for mileage, then you can choose the 207,000 yuan e-moving version, the endurance exceeds 500 kilometers, basically meeting the travel needs, and the intelligence has been further improved.
e: NS1 has a good comprehensive fit, such as beautiful shape design, interior technology, materials are also more advanced. Only at present, the domestic new energy vehicle market competition is extremely fierce, on the price range of 15-200,000, it has gathered Dongfeng Peugeot e2008, Changan Mazda CX-30 EV, Volkswagen ID.3 and other joint venture models, as well as Song PLUS EV, Xiaopeng G3, Nezha U, Zero Run C11 and other independent brand models, in addition to brand influence, Honda e: NS1 does not have much advantage in configuration, endurance, price, so e: NS1 wants to have a good market performance, it can be described as a long way to go. But for Honda, e:NS1 is just the beginning of its electrification, it is reported that by 2027, Honda will launch 10 e:N brand models in China, hoping that it can have better performance.