From 149,800 Zerorun C01 still has opponents?

At the beginning of last month, the 2023 Zerorun C01 was officially launched, and there is not much to talk about as an annual facelift. Moreover, the overall exterior and interior have not changed, but through the adjustment of the configuration, the Leap C01 has reduced the price of the entry-level model by 44,000 yuan. The most entry-level model is also known as the comfort version model, and the price from 149,800 also greatly improves the cost performance of the Leap C01. So today we will take a look at whether the Zero Run C01 with outstanding cost performance is without opponents.

What has changed in the Comfort Edition?

The 2023 model of Zerorun C01 has a total of 5 configurations, mainly divided into three types: comfort version, smart version and four-wheel drive performance version. Today, we are mainly talking about the most cost-effective Comfort version model. In fact, since the launch of the comfort version of the model, there have been two voices on the Internet, one is the vehicle reduction, the reduced price is actually missing a lot of configuration, the other is that the cost performance is high enough, although there are fewer configurations, but compared with the lower price, the overall is still very cost-effective.

So which argument is right? First of all, we still have to understand what the Comfort version model lacks. The overall exterior and interior have indeed not changed, but the details have changed a lot. In terms of exterior configuration, the Comfort version of the model has eliminated the active grille, which may improve the drag coefficient of the vehicle, but according to the engineers of Zerorun, the impact is almost negligible.

In addition, the heating, memory and reverse roll-down functions of the exterior mirrors have been eliminated. The electrically ejected door handle has become manually operated, and the double-laminated glass in the front has also become a single layer, which may have some impact on the vehicle NVH, according to the manufacturer's official test, the noise will be 1-2 dB louder at the same speed. As for the biggest change in the exterior configuration, it should be in the hardware of the assisted driving, the camera on the front fenders has been eliminated, but the trim module is still there. The overall number of vehicle cameras was reduced from 11 to 5, and the number of ultrasonic radars was reduced from 17 to 5. Since there is a lack of assisted driving hardware, it will inevitably affect the assisted driving function.

Therefore, in terms of driving assistance functions, the Comfort version has eliminated parallel assist, lane centering, rear collision warning, and automatic lane change assist. Fortunately, the vehicle can still reach the L2 level of assisted driving functions, and there is no castration in terms of assisted driving chips.

After talking about the exterior configuration, let's take a look at the interior of the car, the material of the roof has been changed from suede to fabric, the lighting of the make-up mirror, the mood light of the interior, the front foot lighting, the memory of the front seats and the welcome function. The front wireless charging function has been eliminated, and the dual-zone air conditioning has also become single-zone. The rear of the vehicle eliminates the multi-function control screen, the center armrest cup holder, and two Type-C connectors. The above is the reduced configuration of the comfort version model, it looks like a lot, so the statement of reducing the configuration is not empty, and then we will see if the comfort version model can still be bought.

Is the Comfort version really cost-effective?

In fact, it depends on whether the Comfort version model can be bought, mainly to see whether the configuration of the Comfort Edition is enough for daily use. In my opinion, the configuration of the Comfort version model is not only enough, but even quite rich. In fact, those missing configurations are not necessary for daily use. First of all, even the C01 Comfort Edition model from 149,800 retains 3 screens inside the vehicle, namely a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster, a 12.8-inch central control screen and a 10.25-inch co-driver multi-function display, with a price of less than 150,000, and it is almost impossible to find a second one.

In terms of practical external equipment, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and automatic headlights. The exterior mirror lock car automatically folds, the four windows are lifted at one button, the rear privacy glass and the panoramic canopy are all equipped, which is completely sufficient for daily use. As for the interior configuration, the Comfort version still adopts leather seats, the main driver retains 6-way electric adjustment, and the co-driver retains 4-way electric adjustment. As for the assisted driving functions just mentioned, in fact, the comfort version also has 360-degree reversing video, full-speed adaptive cruise, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist functions, which can be said to be more than enough to cope with daily driving. In addition, the Comfort version has not weakened its power, and still adopts a rear-drive single motor, with a maximum power of 200kW and a maximum torque of 360Nm. And don't forget that the Leap C01 is a medium and large sedan, and such a price can definitely be regarded as cost-effective.

How to choose the Comfort version model?

The cost performance of the comfort version model is indeed very high, so for most consumers, how should they choose? There are two models of the Comfort Edition of the Leap C01, namely the 525 Comfort Edition for 149,800 yuan and the 606 Comfort Edition for 169,800 yuan. The two models are exactly the same in terms of configuration, the difference is only in the battery, range and acceleration performance. Let's look at the battery and endurance first, the 525 Comfort Edition is equipped with a 62.8kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, with a CLTC cruising range of 525km, while the 606 Comfort Edition is equipped with a 78.54kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with a CLTC cruising range of 606km. As for the 0-100km/h acceleration results, the 525 Comfort version is 7.7s, and the 606 Comfort version is 7.5s. In fact, I am also surprised by this, because the 606 Comfort Edition is heavier than the 525 Comfort Edition in terms of curb weight, 89kg more, and under the same motor drive, why the 525 Comfort Edition will be 0.2s faster than the 606 Comfort Version, may only be due to the adjustment or test site factors. All in all, with a difference of 20,000 yuan, the 606 Comfort Edition 0-100km/h is only 0.2s faster than the 525 Comfort Version, and the CLTC cruising range is only less than 100km more. There is no doubt that the 149,800 yuan 525 comfort version has a higher cost performance.

As for the options, regardless of the body and interior color, Zerorun also provides a fully equipped optional package worth 16,000 yuan for the 525 Comfort Edition. Although the price is not low, let's see what is in this optional package. Panoramic roof power sun blinds, Nappa leather steering wheel, Nappa leather seats, heated front seats/ventilation/massage, heated rear side seats, 12 speakers, heated steering wheel, power tailgate with memory and anti-pinch function, and much more. Although it is not cheap, but it is indeed a great value, if it is a consumer with a sufficient budget, then choose it directly, and it will definitely not suffer.

Does the 149,800 yuan Zerorun C01 still have an opponent?

To tell you the truth, the cost performance of the 149,800 yuan Zerorun C01 is already very high, and a pure electric medium and large car of less than 150,000 yuan is something that was simply unthinkable in previous years. However, in the post-epidemic era, the price war of car companies has been unveiled. The Feifan F7 listed a few days ago surprised consumers again, and the pre-sale price of 280,000-350,000 yuan became 209,900-301,900 yuan after the official listing, which is indeed staggering in the price range. And Feifan also has a vehicle electricity separation policy, if you choose to rent a battery, then the entry-level version of F7 will also go to the 150,000 yuan range, and Zerorun C01 to compete head-on.

In fact, in addition to the Skyfan F7, I believe that many models will enter the market in this price range in the future, and the price range from 150,000 is also the market with the most fierce competition and the best sales of new energy models. Including BYD Song New Energy, GAC AION S, Changan navy SL03 and other models are rooted in this market, Zerorun C01 and Feifan F7 entry is to use cross-level products to enhance their competitiveness, after all, to be honest, they have been lacking enough competitiveness in their own market, so cross-level competition has become the best way.

Editor's comment: The 149,800 yuan Zerorun C01 is indeed very competitive, but it is far from being able to sit back and relax. The products themselves in the price range of 150,000 have gained a good reputation, and the C01 has to face the blow of "self-lowering status" such as the Feifan F7 while competing with these products, and I believe that there will be no fewer models that will do so in the future. Of course, while car companies are fighting price wars, I am afraid that consumers will benefit, after all, who is not willing to spend less money to buy a car. No one knows when this war without gunsmoke will end, but fiercer competition will always force car companies to produce better products, and consumers who hold coins can wait and see, and maybe there will be other opponents on the opposite side of the Zerorun C01. Of course, if you are satisfied enough with C01, then it is also possible to order directly, and the possibility of further price exploration in a short period of time is already very small, and picking fruits at this time is obviously a suitable time.