Compared with the mainstream pure electric vehicles, the extended-range electric vehicle model, in fact, there are not many models, mainly because its system is environmentally friendly "not thorough". This is because it uses a conventional gasoline engine to generate electricity and then drives it through an electric motor. Therefore, many netizens jokingly called the new energy form of "range extender" "taking off your pants and farting".
However, the market has directly proved that the method of extended-range electric vehicles is "feasible". In March, the wholesale structure of new energy vehicles was 62% pure electric, 28% plug-in hybrid, and 10% extended, of which the wholesale sales of pure electric vehicles were 504,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 10.6%, the overall sales volume of plug-in hybrids was 229,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 84%, and the wholesale sales of range extenders were 76,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 103%.
Specifically, there are four major brands that rely on the technology of extended-range hybrid to "make a fortune". Who are they? Let's take a look at it today.
1. Ask AITO
March sales: 31,727 units
Wenjie sold 31,727 units in March, of which the new M7 sold 24,598 units in March, which was the best-selling single model, and the M9 delivered 6,243 units, which was the champion of its own brand among more than 500,000 luxury cars. It is reported that the new M5 extended range version of Wenjie will be released soon, with a closed front face, which has increased 9 configurations compared with the old model, and the price is expected to be further reduced.
You must know that most of the cars used today are extended-range models. Previously, Yu Chengdong had sung the declining fuel car in public, and said that the extended range mode is a very good mode, even if it is not charged, it saves half of the fuel compared to the fuel car.
2. Ideal car
March deliveries: 28,984 units
Li Auto delivered 28,984 vehicles in March, with a cumulative sales volume of 80,400 units from January to March, and a cumulative delivery of more than 713,000 units. With its range extender technology and daddy car image, Li Auto's achievements in the market are quite remarkable. The sales volume of the Ideal MEGA in March was only 3,229 units, which fell short of expectations, and also made the Ideal refocus on the L series, which mainly promotes the extended range hybrid.
Although the range extender is considered to be a backward technology, driven by Li Auto, there are more and more new cars equipped with range extender power, and it is also very popular with consumers. This is supported by both technological progress and the rise of market demand.
3. Leapmotor
March deliveries: 14,567 units
According to the announced delivery results in March, the delivery volume of Leapmotor in March 2024 was 14,567 units, a year-on-year increase of more than 136%, and the cumulative delivery in the first quarter reached 33,410 units. The sharp increase in monthly sales was mainly due to the release of the three facelifted models C11, C01 and T03 in FY 2024, as well as the all-new C10 model, mainly the extended-range hybrid product.
4. Navy car
March sales: 13,048 units
With the hot sales of SL01 and S7, as well as the performance of overseas markets, Deep Blue Automobile has also stabilized the fourth place in the sales list of China's new forces with a score of 13,048 units, second only to the three car companies of Wenjie, Ideal and Leap.
In addition, Deep Blue's latest model, Deep Blue G318, has been released in mid-March, positioning a hard-core off-road new energy SUV, which is expected to go on sale in the second quarter of this year at a price of about 300,000.
brief summary
Judging from the current market sales, compared with pure electric vehicles, extended-range hybrid and plug-in hybrid models are more popular with consumers. Although there are not many models to choose from on the market, it can be seen from the sales ranking of new domestic car-making forces in March that the top four domestic new power brands (Wenjie, Ideal, Leap and Deep Blue) are all main extended-range electric vehicles. This phenomenon not only demonstrates the market potential of range-extender electric vehicles, but also reflects consumer preferences for such vehicles. What do you think about this? Welcome to pay attention to "Boundless Cars", leave a message in the comment area below, and share your views.