[Aika car shopping guide original]
Since 2020, the new energy vehicle market has performed well, repeatedly setting sales records. In many cities with limited purchases, new energy vehicles have become the main force in increasing purchases, and the visibility of green cards has risen rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye. Major car companies have adjusted their product focus and actively exerted efforts in the new energy sector. With the advancement of electric vehicle technology, people's focus has shifted from mileage to driving experience. If you want to grab the consumer's wallet, the car must not only have a solid endurance, but also drive smoothly and sit comfortably.
Since the beginning of this year, Aika Automobile has increased the content coverage of electric vehicles and launched the X-eTEST evaluation system. Based on the X-eTEST evaluation system, we conduct a comprehensive evaluation of electric vehicles, aiming to provide readers and friends with an objective and fair reference for car purchase. After a period of accumulation, the number of X-eTEST test models has reached 12 models, covering popular categories such as mini cars, mid-size cars, small SUVs, compact SUVs, and medium-sized SUVs.
In this article, the author will combine the test results and system scores to recommend several electric vehicles with excellent driving experience. As for battery life and energy consumption performance, readers may wish to refer to the previous article "Recent Electric Vehicle Test Inventory Which Endurance is the Most Real?" 》。
How do I rate dynamic performance?
Based on objective testing and subjective experience, X-eTEST evaluates the vehicle from five dimensions: body, function and interaction, three-electric system, driving and riding, and cost of use, with a full score of 100 points. Specifically, the driving performance mainly involves the electric drive system under the three-electric system (10 points), as well as the comfort of driving and riding (8 points) and handling (12 points). The above three items account for 30% of the score in the X-eTEST evaluation system, which greatly affects the overall performance of the vehicle.
Some people say that the biggest advantage of electric vehicles is that they fly with large bricks and drive quietly. This is true, but from the X-eTEST test results, some electric vehicles have occupied the commanding heights in the chassis, such as the Audi e-tron and tesla Model 3. Next, let the editor take you through the TOP5 models with three dimensions: electric drive system, comfort and handling.
Which power is smooth?
In the evaluation of the X-eTEST electric drive system, the dual-motor four-wheel drive model has obvious advantages. Tesla Model 3, Extreme Kr 001, Gaohe HiPhi X, NIO ES6 and Audi e-tron made the TOP5 list. Specifically, the Tesla Model 3 has the most powerful acceleration performance, and the Audi e-tron has the most supple power output. Although the NIO ES6 scored high, the actual driving experience associated with the acceleration pedal was relatively average.
Which one is more comfortable?
Which control is cool?
In terms of handling, the TOP5 models are the Audi e-tron, Tesla Model 3, Honda e:NS1, GAC Aian AION Y and Extreme Kr 001. The Audi e-tron strikes a high level of balance between handling and comfort and is the most chassis-perfect of the 12 recently tested electric vehicles. Overall, international manufacturers still have advantages, but the head of Chinese brands is catching up.
What is dynamic performance?
Audi e-tron (domestic)
Level: Medium to large SUV
Price: 54.68-64.88 million yuan
The Audi e-tron is based on the MLB evo platform and is commonly known as the "oil to electricity" model. From an electrification point of view, the e-tron did not do the extreme, but this can not hide the high level of chassis quality. The MLB evo platform has been in service for many years, the front five linkage + rear five linkage suspension has long been tuned to perfection, and the air spring balances comfort and handling well. The electric drive system is as mature as a fuel vehicle, and the power response is very "heeled", while ensuring good ride.
Tesla Model 3
Class: Medium-sized car
Price: 27.99-36.79 million yuan
In the past era of fuel vehicles, absolute performance and price have a strong positive relationship. However, in the world of electrification, the power and speed that were once exchanged for real money and silver have become no longer precious. Tesla Model 3 Performance is one of the representatives, for less than 400,000 yuan, you can join the "3 seconds club". In terms of absolute performance and driving experience, the Model 3 Performance has a very prominent advantage over the same price model.
Extreme Kr 001
Class: Medium and large cars
Price: 29.90-38.60 million yuan
In terms of power, The Extreme Kr 001 has achieved motion and static, daily driving is gentle and dense, and violent walking is full of vitality. It is indeed fast, but the "fast" here is not silly fast, but the restrained "fast". Needless to say, the Extreme Kr 001 is not very good at creating fun with the steering wheel, and there is room for maneuverability. But in the deep experience of more than 700km, its vibration damping comfort was unanimously recognized by the test team.
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HiPhi X
Level: Medium to large SUV
Price: 57.00-80.00 million yuan
Gaohe HiPhi X has a distinct design style, space capsule shape, spread wing doors, digital programming headlights make it repeatedly on the hot search. In the test, the dual-motor four-wheel drive system is strong and the acceleration performance is satisfactory. In the chassis part, Gaohe HiPhi X has advantages and disadvantages, more or less exposing the greenness of the new power brand. To be among the TOP3, Gaohe HiPhi X still has a long way to go.
NIO ES6
Level: Medium SUV
Price: 35.80-52.60 million yuan
Since its delivery, WEIO ES6 has gone through a three-year product cycle, which is cheap and old for new forces that are iterating rapidly. But in actual experience, WEILAI ES6 still has surprising places, such as convenient power exchange and nomi interaction with temperature. Slightly regrettably, the mechanical quality of the ES6 is not satisfactory, especially the chassis texture and power calibration need to be improved. Entering the NT2.0 era, can WEIO ES7 break through the ceiling? Let's wait and see.
High-end group: Audi e-tron is strong
BYD Song PLUS EV
Class: Compact SUV
Price: 18.08-19.78 million yuan
Nowadays, the head Chinese brand has now formed its own family characteristics, and no longer needs to rely on the "configuration-price ratio" to seize the market. Song PLUS EV does not have a crazy intelligent configuration, nor does it have an eyeball design such as gull wing doors and pixel lights, but it just meets the simple needs of home users. The chassis is flexible, and the fine bumps and violent impacts are not enough to overwhelm it. Sound insulation is also very willing to pay the next cost. After testing, all four noise scores entered the recommended value range of Aika, and the NVH performance was impressive.
Class: Compact SUV
Price: 20.53-28.53 million yuan
Dongfeng Honda e: NS1
Level: Small SUV
Price: 17.50-21.80 million yuan
From fuel to pure electricity, Honda has successfully passed on the brand DNA to make old friends feel incomparably familiar. e: The NS1 has no novel design, no thunderous power, but makes driving fun approachable and integrated into everyday driving. What was once a longboard is still a longboard today. As for the short board, e:NS1 strives to change itself, creating a more refined interior, a smarter machine, and a quieter cabin. For consumers who focus on mechanical quality, electric Honda may be a better Honda. Abandon prejudice and embrace the future, and the results are not bad.
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GAC Aion AION Y
Class: Compact SUV
Price: 13.76-18.98 million yuan
In the vast sea of cars, AION Y is definitely not the one who is not ordinary. With its bold design, extra-large space and rich entertainment features, the AION Y stands out from its class. At the same time, the AION Y offers a touch of driving pleasure. Although the comfort is slightly insufficient and the mileage is shrinking, this does not prevent AION Y from becoming a fashionable thing that integrates fashion and home.
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Editor's comments: Chinese brands hope to "overtake in curves" and take the opportunity of electrification to catch up with overseas brands. In the sandy part, The Chinese brand has achieved gratifying results, and the power calibration and endurance performance can be satisfactory. As for the quality of the chassis, some Chinese brands also have their own characteristics, such as song PLUS EV heavy comfort, AION Y heavy sports. Compared with the same price point, some electric vehicles already have the driving quality that surpasses fuel vehicles: the power is smoother, the chassis is softer, and the driving is quieter. As the charging infrastructure improves, the advantages of electric vehicles will continue to be magnified.
Affordable group: Song PLUS EV is full of surprises