Spend 178,000 yuan to buy a 20 Tesla Model 3, the battery is seriously attenuated, should I return the car?
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Hello everyone, I am Ah Zheng, a car inspector, who used to work as an electromechanical technician in a 4S shop, and now I am a professional second-hand car inspector. Welcome to this issue of used car inspection interesting facts. Today, I'm going to share with you a case study of the Tesla Model 3, an electric model full of charm.
Since entering the Chinese market, Tesla has been attracting attention for its unique marketing strategy. First, it launched high-end models Model S and Model X, consolidating its luxury brand image, and then gradually entered the market of two or three hundred thousand yuan, selling Model 3 and Model Y, conquering many consumers at relatively affordable prices.
Tesla offers a higher card for the same price and can dominate the market even when competing with luxury cars such as Mercedes, BMW, and Audi. Tesla's market share continues to expand, making it the leader in this price segment.
Today's test case is a 2020 Tesla Model 3 purchased by a customer, which was licensed in June 2020, with a mileage of 23,000 kilometers and a purchase price of 178,000 yuan. Despite the relatively high price, the customer felt that the car was in good condition and that he had received a higher replacement price for his transaction, so he was not overly concerned about the price.
However, after purchasing the car, he found that the range was reduced and the battery performance seemed to be deteriorating, so he suspected that there might be a problem with the vehicle and sought our inspection services. If the problem is caused by man-made damage, he intends to negotiate with the seller to return the car, and if it is a vehicle quality problem, he will contact Tesla after-sales service to deal with it. Below, we will examine this Tesla Model 3 in detail to pinpoint the problem.
Appearance Inspection - Unraveling the mystery
First of all, we checked the appearance of the whole vehicle. The exterior paint value is about 100 μm, and no abnormalities have been found.
The front and rear bars are covered with livery, and there are no signs of disassembly or painting. However, there are larger scratches on the front left and right front doors of the vehicle. Based on the date of manufacture of the glass, it can be confirmed that all the glass of the vehicle is original and has not been replaced. There was also a slight stone damage on the front windshield. Overall, the exterior is in good condition.
Interior inspection - simple and stylish
In terms of interior, the Tesla Model 3 adopts a simple design, and there are no obvious signs of wear and tear at present, which is in line with the more than 20,000 kilometers of mileage shown. There is no mud and rust inside the steering wheel column, the seat screws are not removed, the seat frame slide rails are not rusted, and the wiring harness under the seat is neat and orderly.
All production dates are in line with the factory dates, no sand or mildew was found on the seat belts and underneath, and there were no visible blister marks on the vehicle.
Chassis Inspection - Reveal the secrets of the underside of the vehicle
After lifting the vehicle, we noticed two obvious scratch marks on the lower part of the battery, but these marks did not cause damage to the battery. After removing the lower guard, we checked the overall condition of the battery and motor and found that the battery showed no signs of disassembly. There are no traces of disassembly and oil leakage in any part of the chassis, indicating that the vehicle has not had a major collision and there are no abnormal signs of repair.
Conclusion - What's the problem?
The battery degradation problem mentioned by the customer may be related to the vehicle itself, but it can also be a misjudgment by the customer. We recommend that customers go to Tesla after-sales for a detailed inspection to determine the cause of the problem. Although customers may perceive the purchase price of the car as higher, it still has a higher value compared to the price of the same Tesla Model 3 online. Ultimately, it will be up to the customer to decide whether or not to return the car, but it will require careful consideration.
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The new energy SUV is right, the performance comparison between the Song PLUS DM-i and the Haval Raptor is more suitable
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In the context of the rapid development of today's automobile market, new energy SUVs have become the focus of consumers' attention. Song PLUSDM-i and Haval Raptor are two representative new energy SUVs, which not only have their own characteristics in terms of exterior design, but also have their own highlights in terms of performance. This article will compare the performance of these two models to help consumers choose the more suitable one.
The sleek look of the Haval Raptor
First, let's look at the exterior design of these two SUVs.
There is a clear difference between the Haval Raptors and the Song PLUSDM-i in this regard. The exterior design of the Haval Raptor focuses on simple curved surfaces and clear ridge lines, making the vehicle full of technology and sportiness. The design of the LED headlights and LED daytime running headlights makes it look particularly dazzling. In contrast, the Song PLUSDM-i adopts the traditional family-style dragon face design, which is highly recognizable, but compared with the Haval Raptor, it is slightly lacking in trend and technology.
Interior design differences
Entering the car, we can see noticeable interior design differences.
The interior design of the Haval Raptor is luxurious and outstanding, with a clear layout that gives it a comfortable and intimate feel. The two large screens for the main and co-pilot, measuring 14.6 inches and 12.3 inches respectively, provide impressive visuals. These two LCD screens are not only used for decoration, but also their UI design is clear and delicate, and the overall shape layout is also quite industry-leading. The interior of the Haval Raptor is very versatile and has a strong expandability.
The interior of the Song PLUSDM-i adopts the unified layout of the BYD family, and the materials and workmanship meet the positioning and attributes of the vehicle.
Although it doesn't have a super-sensing screen like the Haval Raptors, its full LCD gauge size reaches 12.3 inches, and the central control screen is 12.8 inches. Although slightly inferior to the Haval Raptor, the dilink3.0 intelligent network system equipped with the Song PLUSDM-i still performs well and provides excellent practicality.
Interior configuration
In terms of interior configuration, the Haval Raptor is more abundant. It has more powerful intelligent systems, including Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Active Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Parking Radar, and Adaptive Cruise Control at Full Speed.
These features make the Haval Raptors even better at meeting the needs of today's young consumers.
Space advantage
In terms of size, the Haval Raptors are clearly ahead. It has a larger measurements, with length, width and height parameters of 4800/1916/1822mm, respectively, while the Song PLUSDM-i is slightly inferior, with 470518901680mm. In addition, the wheelbase of the Haval Raptor is 2738mm, which is slightly longer than the 2765mm of the Song PLUSDM-i. In terms of space, the Haval Raptors are significantly more spacious.
summary
To sum up, the Song PLUSDM-i and Haval Raptor are both excellent new energy SUVs, each with excellence in performance.
MPV sales in the third week of September are out! The sales crown is Denza D9, and Trumpchi E9 wins Zeekrypton 009
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Original Introduction:
Recently, the weekly sales of new energy MPVs in the third week of September were announced, and from the sales list, we can see some changes that are taking place in the entire market. The top seller was the Denza D9DM-i model. A new car directly overthrows the GL8 dynasty that has dominated the market for many years, which may be a victory for both brand power and product power. The reason for the success of the DENZA D9 is, to a certain extent, the logic of the success of BYD's DM-i architecture. In the short-distance state, the electricity cost is extremely low, which can satisfy almost all categories of consumers; There is an electric Tyrannosaurus rex, and no electricity is also the DM-i power characteristics of the little dinosaur, which is enough to attract the actual recognition of the market and consumers.
The runner-up was the BYD E6 model. In terms of exterior design, BYD E6 adopts a rather innovative family series style setting, and the "Bilu rib line" that extends and runs through the entire front and headlight group is a major visual highlight throughout the vehicle; It not only shows the high recognition of the BYD E6 model, but also draws a decisive enough boundary with those "commonplace" on the street. In third place, the Besturn NAT model was placed. In terms of appearance, the appearance of the Pentium NAT adopts a new design language, with a large number of geometric shapes, sharp lines and chrome decorations, and the style is relatively young and technological.
At the interior level, the interior of the Besturn NAT has put a lot of effort into the use of materials. In places where the body can be touched, such as the steering wheel, center armrest, door panels, seats, and center console, the Besturn NAT is all wrapped in leather stitching and made of solid materials. In fourth place, the Trumpchi E9 PHEV model was obtained. At the appearance level, GAC Trumpchi E9 will provide users with three sets of shape design ideas for PRO/MAX/Grandmaster, of which PRO and MAX cars adopt Trumpchi's family-style design ideas, and the overall design has a strong sense of charge. The Grandmaster Edition model adopts a luxurious design with a geometric front grille with a sense of elegance.
In terms of power, the GAC Trumpchi E9 model is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system with a 2.0T internal combustion engine as the core. The 2.0T internal combustion engine has a maximum power of 140 kW and a maximum torque of 330 Nm, an electric motor with a maximum power of 134 kW and a maximum torque of 300 Nm, a battery capacity of 25 kWh, and a range of 106 km under WLTC regulations. The fifth place was won by the ZEEKR 009 model. This car is unparalleled in terms of driving quality and intrinsic luxury, and it even has some advantages over Denza, which has reached the top of sales many times.
However, only the EV thing has indeed greatly reduced the sales performance of this car, after all, for consumers who buy MPVs, non-stop and get the official seal in one breath is the product point they pay the most attention to. In the case of EV models, even if the battery is large, it is difficult, or it is unlikely to dispel such doubts.
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Original Article:
Part I - Introduction
In this rapidly changing new energy MPV market, the week's sales list reveals a remarkable scene of peak competition. The DENZA D9DM-i model suddenly emerged and won the crown of sales.
It's a new king who has broken through years of GL8 domination, and the brand and product have gone hand in hand to compose an exhilarating triumphant movement. The success of the DENZA D9 is closely related to the success of BYD's DM-i architecture. Whether it is short-distance pure electric driving, satisfactory low cost, or the pride of electric overlord, it makes all kinds of consumers yearn for it. Behind this success lies a series of fascinating stories.
Part II - The splendor of the BYD E6
Runner-up is the BYD E6, a model full of innovation in exterior design, the family series style set throughout the entire front and headlight clusters, with its distinctive features to attract the attention of many consumers.
The exterior design of the BYD E6 not only highlights its high degree of recognition, but also draws a clear line between it and the commonplace models. The intrinsic charm of the runner-up car is equally impressive
Made with heart. In the steering wheel, center armrest, door panels, seats and center console and other parts within reach, BYD E6 uses fine leather stitching, solid texture, perfect display of quality.
Part 3 - The Fashion Charm of Pentium NAT
The Besturn NAT model took third place. It adopts a new design language in terms of exterior design, making full use of geometric shapes, sharp lines and chrome accents to present a youthful and technological style.
In terms of interior, Besturn NAT has put a lot of effort and effort into it. Whether it's the steering wheel, the centre armrest, the door panels, the seats or the centre console, all the touches are covered with leather stitching, ensuring excellent materials and craftsmanship.
Part 4 - Design Innovations of the Trumpchi E9PHEV
The GAC Trumpchi E9 PHEV model took the fourth place, showing a strong impact. It offers three design options: PRO, MAX and Grandmaster. The PRO and MAX adopt the Trumpchi family-style design concept, and the overall design is full of charge, while the Grandmaster Edition adopts a gorgeous geometric front grille design, which makes people feel a rich luxury atmosphere.
In terms of power, the GAC Trumpchi E9 is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system with a 2.0T internal combustion engine as the core, providing excellent power performance. The model has a battery capacity of 25 kWh and a range of 106 km according to the WLTC specification.
Part V - The incomparable of ZEEKR 009
In the end, ZEEKR 009 ranked fifth. Whether it's ride quality or intrinsic luxury, it has no rival in its price range. Compared with Denza, which has topped sales many times, ZEEKR 009 even has some significant advantages. However, the only problem is that it is an electric model, which limits its sales performance to some extent.
Long-distance driving is a key concern for MPV buyers, and even if the battery is large, it is difficult to completely eliminate their concerns.
Part VI - Summary
Overall, the changes in the new energy MPV market are remarkable. The emergence of the Denza D9DM-i, the innovation of the BYD e6, the fashion of the Besturn NAT, the design innovation of the Trumpchi E9PHEV and the excellence of the Zeekr 009, each model brings different highlights and features. However, the new energy vehicle market is still facing the challenge of electric models. While battery technology continues to advance, concerns about long-distance driving remain.