10 minutes of charging and 400 kilometers of battery life Evaluation of the 7-seater pure electric MPV Hechuang V09
With a budget of 30-400,000 yuan, choose a medium and large pure electric MPV, and today we will bring you GAC Hechuang V09.
Hechuang V09 will be launched and delivered in October 2023, with an official guide price of 318,800-438,800 yuan. The V09 is the fourth model of H-GEA Automobile, which is based on H-GEA's self-developed pure electric architecture, with a full battery range of up to 762km, a standard 800V high-voltage platform, and support for 4C super fast charging, which can increase the range by 400km in 10 minutes.
In terms of appearance, the V09 adopts a closed grille design, with through-type daytime running lights and split headlight clusters, and chrome trim strips on both sides outline the outline of the lamp clusters, creating a solemn and three-dimensional feeling. The Hechuang logo in the middle supports external illumination.
In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 5215x1967x1910mm, and the wheelbase is 3170mm. The side adopts hidden B-pillar and C-pillar, the reflector, door handle, and side skirt are decorated with chrome with glossy reflective material, and the two sides are equipped with active welcome pedals to facilitate users to get on and off the bus. In addition, the drag coefficient of the vehicle is only 0.265cd.
The rear of the car is boxy and sculpted, with continuous taillights and chrome trim. The most controversial is the thicker, straighter lower bracket, which is trimmed with chrome to create a solemn visual effect. Some users think that the design is too exaggerated to accept.
The interior design retains a more traditional layout, with the center console removing almost all of the physical buttons and replacing it with three screens of completely different sizes.
From left to right, there is a 10.25-inch instrument screen, a 14.6-inch central control screen, a 12.3-inch co-driver entertainment screen, built-in dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips, equipped with 5G network, the whole car supports wake-up free voice control, multi-round dialogue and other functions.
The steering wheel adopts GAC's traditional double-spoke design, and the dial surface integrates shortcut buttons such as auxiliary driving and entertainment control, and the gear shift lever adopts the form of electronic pocket gear, which is dialed down twice to open assisted driving.
The central control area is relatively simple, with an upper and lower split design, with cup holders and mobile phone wireless charging pads on the upper floor, and wired charging ports and storage compartments on the lower floor.
The second row is equipped with two zero-gravity seats, which support ventilation and heating, one-button lying flat function, and independent control panels on both armrests. The second row is equipped with a 17.3-inch folding entertainment screen above the head, and a small table is integrated behind the main driver's seat. The refrigerator supports 0-55 degrees temperature control.
A row of space displays
The seats of the new car adopt a two+2+3 seven-seat layout. In terms of space, the main driver's seat is adjusted to the lowest, and the head is left with 1 punch. In the standard sitting position of the second row, there are 2 fists left in the head and 3 punches in the legs. Enter the third row under the above conditions, with your legs pressed against the second-row seats, and have 1 punch left on your head. The second and third rows of the vehicle are flat, and the central aisle is wide, which is easy to pass. (Editor's height: 183cm)
The second row of space displays
Three-row space display
The trunk still has a good cubic storage space in the case of normal use in 3 rows.
Trunk space display
Driving experience:
The test drive model is the flagship version with a guide price of 438,800 yuan, and the biggest difference from other versions is that it is equipped with an active suspension system and a CDC electromagnetic shock absorber as standard. In terms of power, all models are completely identical, equipped with a front-wheel drive single motor, with a maximum power of 202kW and a peak torque of 335Nm. In terms of battery and range, the top-of-the-line model is equipped with a 114.19 kWh ternary lithium battery with a CLTC range of 762 km.
In the longitudinal dimension, the absolute power level of Hechuang V09 is not strong, with a curb weight of 2.65 tons and a full load weight of 3.3 tons, which will be slightly difficult to speed up in the face of high-speed (more than 110km/h) and uphill scenarios. The granularity of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle is very delicate, and compared with other trams, the accelerator pedal feels heavy, the driver can easily control the acceleration curve, and the passengers in the car are not easy to get motion sickness. In terms of kinetic energy recovery, the vehicle can completely turn off kinetic energy recovery as needed, which can achieve the same coasting experience as a fuel vehicle.
In the lateral dimension, the steering feel of the vehicle is relatively light and brisk, and it can also be adjusted according to personal preferences. Compared with other trams, the V09 is not a "nimble fat man", the direction of the front of the car and the following of the body are not so outstanding, and it is relatively cumbersome to drive, so it is not suitable for intense driving. Of course, this is also completely in line with the tonality that an MPV should have.
In terms of chassis, the vehicle adopts a MacPherson front and a rear multi-link structure, and the top-of-the-line model is equipped with CDC solenoid valve shock absorbers. The overall suspension texture of the vehicle is neutral and soft, with good shock absorption. But the pitch and roll from acceleration/deceleration/turning are very noticeable.
In terms of NVH, the four openable windows of the vehicle are made of double-layer laminated glass, which has an excellent effect on wind noise suppression in the front row, and the position isolation of the rear windows in the second row is somewhat lacking. Road noise and tire noise can reach the average level of the same level. The motor noise is almost negligible.
Editor's summary:
In the era of zero-hundred worthless electrification, Hechuang V09 still adheres to the core functional attributes of MPV, and is a product that pursues the ultimate comfortable riding experience. Therefore, for the driver, there is a slight sacrifice in driving quality, and the driving is not as agile as other electrified products. If you usually "drive" more than "sit", you can choose Xpeng X9 MPV that takes more into account driving, if "sitting" more than "open", Hechuang V09 can be taken into account, because it is not only comfortable and decent, but also can make your driver "like water".
Photo/text: Tencent Automobile, Bo Xiao