Closer and closer to the time line of the ban on fuel vehicles, for the global car companies, it is really a few joys and a few sorrows. At the moment when many car companies are still in the experimental stage of oil to electricity, there is even a car company that has taken the lead in announcing its withdrawal from the oil car market, that is, BYD that everyone is familiar with.
From the perspective of data, the reason why BYD dares to stop selling fuel vehicles is because of the sales of its new energy models. In 2021, BYD's cumulative sales were 730093 units, an increase of 75.4% year-on-year, of which the sales of new energy passenger cars reached 593745 units, an increase of 231.60% year-on-year.
From the perspective of the model product matrix, the electrification of high-end luxury models is always less difficult, and the original high-premium product positioning is not so strict for cost control requirements. However, for some model entry-level models, the high cost of battery electronic control systems makes it more difficult to electrify.
The fact that BYD has completely erased the fuel vehicle from the product list lies in its years of technology accumulation and industrial chain integration capabilities, which have enabled it to obtain strong product pricing power and cost control capabilities from upstream. So we can see BYD's first A-class SUV based on pure electric exclusive e-platform 3.0 this year - meta PLUS.
Although the price of pure electric SUV has been brought to the price of 130,000 in one fell swoop, BYD Yuan PLUS has not made concessions in design, quality and configuration, and has triggered a lot of topic discussion with the interior theme of "sports and fitness".
So, how does this pure electric small steel cannon perform? Let's take a look.
Mobile gym, new design casting youth products
In terms of appearance, the BYD Dynasty series has basically not disappointed, the yuan PLUS is also brilliant, the overall line is smooth, and the interspersed and splicing of curves highlights a sense of muscle knot strength, which is in line with its "fitness" and "bodybuilding" design themes, which is rarely seen in this price range in the past.
On the front of the body, the aesthetic appearance of the new generation of Dragon Face 3.0 is still very recognizable, and the electric vehicle no longer needs to breathe in the mouth net, so that the sense of unity of the face is stronger. The large ventilation holes on both sides are designed to be opened, and the repeated use of horizontal lines can widen the visual width of the vehicle and look more imposing.
The front LED headlights control the primary color of the wings, and the upturned lines are matched with the metal trim plate engraved with the "Yuan" Logo, which is very finishing touch and quite radiant.
The side lines are also not dragging, the waist line that runs through the body, the roof that narrows backwards makes the body have a sense of sprinting dynamics, it is worth mentioning that the yuan PLUS in addition to the "floating roof" design, but also on the D pillar with a silver trim plate with a dragon scale pattern, once again emphasizing the Dragon design language at the same time also make it more recognizable.
The bydir Dynasty series of taillights are brilliantly designed, and the Yuan PLUS also inherits this, while improving the details, adding an upturned tail fin design, embellished with layered wing design, and the visual effect of the second unfolding when lit is excellent.
The wheel hub of the metaPLUS adopts a petal-shaped avant-garde design, which can effectively reduce wind resistance and improve endurance while being beautiful. The tires are based on the 215/60 R17 Atlas Batman A51, a low-roll-drag high-end SUV tire featuring quiet, comfortable, long-endurance.
It is not difficult to see from the body design that BYD has reached the international level. Perhaps out of this self-confidence, the metaPLUS left characters such as BYD Design, BYD Technology, and so on on on the body.
The Yuan PLUS is 4455mm long and 1615mm high, but the wheelbase reaches 2720mm, the four wheels are as close as possible to two segments, and the space is used to the extreme in a model with a fairly tight design, and its internal riding space is relatively not cramped.
There is no protrusion in the center of the rear floor, and the middle seat is also equipped with a headrest, which is very comfortable with softer cushions and a backrest with a consistent angle. The front integrated seat wrapping is also very good, the side support is also in place, and the shoulder support is also paid special attention, even if it is a long ride full of five people, there is no need to worry about feeling back pain.
The trunk volume of the metaPLUS officially did not give the exact value, because the platform is relatively high, it looks slightly cramped, but the rear seats support 4/6 ratio to put down, which can effectively improve the loading capacity and meet daily needs.
In terms of interior, it is the main "whole life" area of the metaPLUS, and the whole seems to be focused on creating a mood of "fitness in notes per second".
For example, the design of the muscle lines of the center console, the use of textures to outline the shape of muscle fibers, the air conditioner outlet shaped like a dumbbell, the central armrest of the treadmill, the thrust electronic gear handle, the "guitar" made of sound and red line, and the door handle from the gripper.
In the car interior design style, the "gym" design of Yuan PLUS is unique, but it complements each other and is loved by many young people.
Of course, BYD's iconic rotating screen is not absent, the 15.6-inch car is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core CPU, supports DiLink 4.0 intelligent network system, can install a large number of third-party APP, horizontal and vertical design for many tools for smart phones, multimedia applications are more friendly, but also convenient for split-screen multi-task display.
In terms of assisted driving functions, the meta PLUS also supports the DiPilot system, which can achieve L2 level automatic driving, in addition to the deluxe and honorable types, it is equipped with practical functions such as lane departure warning system, lane keeping system, and active braking system. BYD may not be the first echelon in terms of intelligent performance, but the auxiliary systems measured are stable and excellent.
Repair both inside and out to create a small muscle steel cannon
In terms of power, the yuan PLUS is equipped with the world's first eight-in-one powertrain pure electric e platform 3.0, the total power of the front permanent magnet synchronous motor is 150kW, and the total torque is 310N·m, which is equivalent to 204 horsepower of the fuel vehicle, which is roughly equivalent to the engine output of 1.8-2.4L displacement.
For the A-class SUV, such a power has been very abundant, zero hundred acceleration of 7.3s results can also be said to be very capable, even in the ECO mode based on energy saving, the starting overtaking is not dragging mud and water, the speed is crisp and clean, and the adjustment is also very smooth. Of course, in the SPORT mode, the meta PLUS can also meet some car owners who like to drive fiercely, the performance release is smooth and fast, there will be no obvious power absence above 100km/h, and the acceleration is still with the pedaling.
In terms of suspension, BYD Yuan PLUS adopts the configuration of front McPherson and rear multi-link, which is also quite sincere in the price range of about 130,000, and the adjustment is also seen to be powerful, the overall sense is very strong, the treatment of road vibration is soft and not loose, even if the undulating road surface will not have too much shaking, there is also a good filter for fine bumps, and the car can always be in a more comfortable state.
In the process of intense driving, the meta PLUS also has a good performance for the stability of the body, can fully suppress the bounce, and has a good lateral support for steering, which can give the driver full confidence.
However, the metaPLUS also has some small shortcomings, such as the calibration of the brakes is too aggressive, you can feel the strong braking force after the contact of the feet, and do not give enough stroke to allow the driver to adjust, resulting in a similar operation similar to the sharp brake when first getting on the car, which requires a certain amount of time to adapt, not particularly friendly.
In terms of driving quality, it is not difficult to see from the tire configuration of the Batman A51 that the metaPLUS itself is biased towards a comfortable tuning style, in addition to its double-layer glass and other measures to enhance NVH performance. For pure electric cars without fuel engines, which itself reduces the biggest source of noise and vibration on the car, the metaPLUS is very quiet at low speeds, and has a good performance at 100km per hour. The speed has increased again, and the wind noise and tire noise caused by the body are still relatively obvious, but it is still an excellent NVH level in the same price range.
In addition, pure electric vehicles of course have to focus on understanding the battery configuration.
Yuan PLUS has not been reduced in the cost core of electric vehicles, using a lithium iron phosphate "blade battery" with an energy density of 15Wh/kg, with a wide temperature range high-efficiency heat pump system, with a wide temperature range working capacity of -30 ° ~ 60 ° C. BYD's "blade battery" technology has been tested by harsh punctures and is known for its ultra-high safety.
The MetaPLUS offers two battery capacity versions, the Deluxe and Premium models are equipped with 49.92kWh, clCT cruising range of 430km, and the prestigious, flagship and flagship PLUS are equipped with a battery capacity of 60.48kWh and clCT cruising range of 510km. BYD provides a battery pack warranty with unlimited years and mileage for the first owner of the YuanPLUS series.
According to BYD's official data, the yuan PLUS has a 12.1kWh 100 km power consumption level, it supports up to 128 kW, an average of 85 kW DC fast charging, charging 10 minutes can increase hundreds of km endurance.
According to the actual test, under the mixed road conditions of congested roads, expressways and highways in Beijing, the cold wind drove to the lowest state for 92.7km, the battery power dropped from 44% to 25%, and the remaining endurance consumption was 99km. After a simple calculation, it can be obtained that the CLCT endurance 510km version of the meta PLUS actual endurance can reach 480km, 100 kilometers of power consumption of 12.5kWh, compared to the official endurance of 6% discount, for the clCT endurance that is recognized as larger moisture, it is also a good performance, with a faster charging speed, it can be said that there will be no endurance anxiety.
summary
Just a few days ago with the traditional car brand enthusiasts, fuel vehicle fundamentalists colleagues conducted a deep debate, it can be said that pure electric vehicles in addition to the experience of the refueling link is inferior to fuel vehicles, has been in the price, driving experience, driving quality and other aspects of the formation of a comprehensive transcendence of fuel vehicles.
However, as far as the short board of the replenishment speed is concerned, in the context of the era when the price of a tank of oil is about equal to that of a bicycle, the difference between two vehicles at a time is more than 200 yuan, which is equivalent to the cost savings of more than 200 yuan for each hour of the electric vehicle owner waiting for home appliances in the car. It is believed that the income of 200 yuan / hour has exceeded the average hourly wage of most people, and when the cost of pure electric cars itself is not more expensive than that of fuel vehicles, this economic account is actually not difficult to calculate.
BYD yuan PLUS is very friendly to consumers who are sensitive to the cost of car purchase and car cost, and is also very suitable as a supplement to families that already have fuel vehicles, I believe that BYD yuan PLUS will become the first pure electric car that many consumers will contact.
The hot sales of BYD's new energy models have been enough to break consumers' doubts about the experience and quality of electric vehicles, with the popularization of electric vehicle infrastructure, the ban period for fuel vehicles is getting closer and closer, and electric vehicles have ushered in their own spring.
The meta PLUS, which was launched at the same time as BYD completely erased the fuel vehicle from the product list, also showed earth-shaking changes compared with the previous generation, not only in the exterior interior design is more fashionable and dynamic, the configuration is more generous, the new platform also brings a new driving experience for the new car, in the 130,000-160,000 price range can be described as very capable, I believe it will be welcomed by young people.
The de-decentralization of high-end technology often means that a technology is fully mature in the market. An entry-level pure electric SUV such as BYD Yuan PLUS can also have many configurations that the original "big brother" can have, which also shows that BYD has made the final preparation to replace fuel vehicles with pure electric vehicle technology.
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