91,000 more expensive than the fuel version! Roewe iMAX8 EV pre-priced from 279,800?

Recently, Roewe officially said that roewe iMAX8 EV officially opened pre-sale, a total of 3 models of new cars were launched, and the pre-sale price range was 279,800 yuan to 329,800 yuan. Positioned as a medium MPV.

As can be seen from the naming, the difference between the iMAX8 EV and iMAX8 models is more in the powertrain. The price is also 91,000 yuan more expensive than the fuel version of the iMAX 8 (188,800 yuan - 253,800 yuan) (the lowest model).

As a pure electric version of the iMAX8, the iMAX8 EV naturally follows the design of the fuel version of the model. Not much has changed, it's still familiar. According to the official, the front net of the iMAX8 EV is composed of 66 pieces of diamond cutting process, which also has the meaning of auspicious and smooth. In terms of visual perception, it is indeed more atmospheric and attractive than the front face of the fuel version model.

The iMAX8 EV also features a unique silver-and-silver color scheme, with a new yellow "EV" logo at the rear to highlight the model's identity. Details such as the light set, waistline and silhouette are highly consistent with the fuel version of the model. For this different power version of the model, the appearance is more of a subtle change.

The same is true for the interior, where the design and layout have remained largely unchanged. The combination of wood grain panels and white interiors is in line with the positioning of its home model, warm and comfortable. The materials used are very thick, and the details of the workmanship are also the performance of the price model.

(Some pictures are fuel models)

Two full LCD meters and a floating central control screen of the same 12.3 inches are also popular configurations, and the latest Zebra Venus system is built-in, and it is also equipped with D-MARK and small red box AR-driving virtual security display function.

As a family model, ride comfort is key. The iMAX8 EV has a 385mm ultra-low ground platform specially designed for the elderly and children, two or three rows of seats that can be flexibly moved according to actual usage, 10-layer composite first class seats, and ultra-quiet cockpit design can provide an excellent riding environment and space for the family. And in terms of NVH control and compliance, the pure electric iMAX8 EV is undoubtedly better than the fuel version of the iMAX8.

The side sliding door is an indispensable configuration of the MPV model, and it is also not absent from the iMAX8 EV, and the side sliding door can be more convenient for passengers to get on and off the bus, and even without having to reserve too much space to open the door. This is also the reason why the large seven-seater SUV model is difficult to replace the MPV model.

The configuration of the iMAX8 EV can also be referred to the fuel version of the model. The rear is equipped with privacy glass, intelligent anti-pinch electric sliding doors, inductive electric tailgates, L2 level assisted driving, and active safety warning system, which are retained on the iMAX8 EV model. In terms of configuration, it has always been the advantage of its own brand, and for MPV models at the same price, the configuration of the iMAX8 EV is obviously much richer.

In terms of power, the roewe iMAX8 EV is the biggest highlight. The iMAX8 EV is powered by a drive motor with a maximum power of 180 kW and a lithium-3 battery pack with a capacity of 90 kWh. The peak torque is 350N·m, and the comprehensive endurance under CLTC conditions can reach 550km. The fast charging mode also makes up for the energy replenishment anxiety to a certain extent, and it can be charged from 30% to 80% of the power in 30 minutes.

Although this powertrain is not much better than the fuel version of the model in the book data, thanks to the advantage of constant torque of the motor, the power will be much more abundant when starting or driving at low and medium speeds. At the same time, the use cost of iMAX8 EV can be as low as 5 yuan per 100 kilometers, and the iMAX8 EV without engine noise will be more quiet in the driving experience.

There are many medium-sized MPV on the market, but there are not many medium-sized MPV that are pure electric. Therefore, the competitors of iMAX8 EV are not many, then the emergence of iMAX8 EV will fill this almost blank market, as long as the iMAX8 EV product strength is not bad, I believe that sales will not be too bad.

MPV models originally have a huge body and self-weight, which brings not low fuel consumption and use costs. Although the pure electric model solves this problem, the difference between the pure electric model and the fuel vehicle model can fully withstand the fuel cost for many years. If so, how do you decide?