In recent years, with the continuous update and iteration of new energy models and the continuous optimization of power performance, the leading advantage of new energy vehicles over fuel vehicles has become more and more obvious. At a recent press conference, Yu Chengdong, Huawei's managing director, made a controversial point: calling for the elimination of pure fuel vehicles as soon as possible, because pure fuel vehicles are very uneconomical, which immediately attracted widespread attention.
It is undeniable that Yu Chengdong's statement is not entirely unreasonable. From the perspective of efficiency and cost, new energy vehicles do have obvious advantages over fuel vehicles.
From the perspective of power efficiency, the energy conversion efficiency of new energy vehicles is as high as more than 80% in the process of charging and driving, while that of internal combustion engines is only 35%. This determines that the mileage of new energy vehicles will be farther than that of fuel vehicles under the same power or fuel conditions for a single operation. In addition, the engine of new energy vehicles is simple, the starting response is fast, and the comfort is also stronger.
From the perspective of use cost, when new energy vehicles are driven for long distances, the charging cost is much lower than the fuel cost of the same mileage. According to statistics, within 150 kilometers, the charging cost of new energy vehicles is about 50 yuan, and the fuel cost of fuel vehicles with the same mileage may need nearly 200 yuan. Coupled with the difference of maintenance-free, the overall cost of new energy vehicles is significantly lower than that of fuel vehicles.
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From the perspective of the value of used cars, new energy vehicles are not as obvious as fuel vehicles due to the slower decline in battery performance, making their used car prices more stable. This is also conducive to the promotion and application of new energy vehicles.
Undoubtedly, in the two important dimensions of power and economy, the advantages of new energy vehicles have been clearly highlighted. This also explains why Yu Chengdong will call for the elimination of pure fuel vehicles as soon as possible. As soon as Yu Chengdong's remarks came out, they still caused widespread controversy.
The technology itself is still being upgraded, and the use of hybrid or low-emission technologies may greatly improve performance and economic benefits in the future. From then on, it seems too arbitrary to go straight to the ground and conclude the elimination.
The market penetration rate of fuel vehicles is still above 40%, and it is difficult for a large number of car users to transform in the short term. This move may affect user confidence and is not conducive to promoting the development of the industry.
The supply chain and infrastructure construction still need to be improved, especially fast charging stations, etc., which are still far from being truly practical. Relying purely on new technologies to replace old ones requires a gradual transition period.
From different perspectives, Yu Chengdong's position of "eliminating fuel vehicles as soon as possible" is too absolute and arbitrary. As an industry heavyweight, he should give a more comprehensive and forward-looking view.
With the passage of time, Yu Chengdong's remarks also caused him to reflect on himself. In a follow-up interview, he emphasized that the word "elimination" was chosen incorrectly, and the real purpose should be "replacement". He believes that in the next 10 years, new energy vehicles and fuel vehicles will coexist for a long time and convert to each other.
Industrial transformation is a gradual and long-term process, which requires the participation and cooperation of all parties, and cannot be unilaterally imposed. Both technology and the market need to be a mature process, and industry leaders should be more deliberate and comprehensive in their rhetoric when there is an impact on public opinion.
Although Yu Chengdong's argument is too absolute, he is correct in pointing out the superiority of new energy vehicles from two important perspectives: power and economy. This not only inspires consumers to pay attention to new motivation, but also promotes related companies to continuously improve their product level.
However, from the perspective of the industry as a whole, it is a better path to replace rather than directly eliminate it. Over time, it remains to be seen whether emerging technologies can replace older ones.