Among the new power brands in the automotive industry, the battle over the technical roadmap of pure electric/extended-range hybrid and plug-in hybrid has not ended. Which technology route is better, consumers give the most accurate answer. In March, the sales volume of new energy passenger vehicles was released, with 504,000 pure electric vehicles (BEVs), 10.6% year-on-year (y/y), plug-in hybrid vehicles (229,000 units), 84% y/y, and 76,000 extended-range hybrid vehicles, up 103% y/y.
In March, in the sales ranking of new domestic car manufacturers, the top four new power brands Wenjie, Ideal, Leap and Deep Blue are all main extended-range electric vehicles. These data not only show that consumers prefer range extenders when choosing a car, but also show the broad market potential of range extenders.
The reason for the hot sales of extended-range models is not only due to the advancement of extended-range hybrid technology, but also related to the background of the times. Nowadays, the energy density and price of small displacement turbine engines and batteries have made a qualitative leap, the range extender is very silent when working, and the intervention process is also quiet, coupled with the reasonable price of the vehicle, so the range extender can be recognized by the majority of consumers in recent years.
Representative model 1: Ideal L9
The popularity of the ideal L9 in the market, needless to say. The reason why this car is popular is that excellent product power is the key. First of all, it uses a range extender system, there is no anxiety for long-distance travel, and it is equipped with a 44.5kWh battery pack, a comprehensive range of 1315km under CLTC working conditions, and a pure electric range of 215km, coupled with an intelligent four-wheel drive system, the ideal L9's 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 5.3 seconds, and the car also has high horsepower.
The entertainment system of this car also supports Switch and other game console devices to connect to the projection screen, the central control screen, the co-pilot entertainment screen and the rear cabin entertainment screen, all of which can be directly connected to the Switch through the Type-C interface, so the whole family can have a good entertainment experience when they sit on the ideal L9 travel, plus a large sofa and a large refrigerator, the comfort is also in place, and you are not afraid of getting tired for a long ride.
Representative model 2: Wenjie M7
In recent months, the sales of the M7 have soared, and it can sell about 20,000 to 30,000 units a month, and the total sales may exceed 200,000 units this year. The price of the extended-range two-wheel drive version of this car starts at 249,800 yuan, and the top configuration is 309,800 yuan, and 4 models are listed, which is 40,000 yuan lower than the old model. The price of the extended-range four-wheel drive version starts at 284,800, the top configuration is 329,800, and the three models on the market are 25,000 to 50,000 lower than the old price.
The M7 is equipped with a 1.5T range extender, with a fuel consumption of about 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers and a comprehensive range of more than 1,000 kilometers. Its two-wheel drive version has a pure electric range of 200 kilometers and a motor horsepower of 272 horsepower, and the four-wheel drive version has a range of 175 kilometers and a motor horsepower of 449 horsepower. The budget is relatively small, you just look at the two-wheel drive intelligent driving version, the configuration has increased by 14 compared with the low configuration, and the landing is about 298,000 to 300,000, and the four-wheel drive version of the intelligent driving version is at least 317,000.
Representative model 3: VOYAH FREE
The current VOYAH FREE is very cost-effective, with an official price of 266,900 yuan and a discount of 20,000 yuan, which can come to the 240,000 level of a model. The use of 1.5T range extender, compared with the old model is a lot better, and the new model has been replaced with the material of the all-aluminum cylinder block, and its oil mark has also been raised to 95 gasoline, at present, this car is cost-effective in the market, and the configuration is very high.
This car has a three-screen layout, which is a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 12.3-inch central control screen and a 12.3-inch co-pilot screen, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 smart chip, built-in facial recognition, gesture control function, navigation system, mobile phone interconnection mapping, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrade and other functions, the convenience of daily car use is well guaranteed.
Representative model four: Changan dark blue S7
Deep blue S7 sold a total of 51,000 units last year, more than 9,000 units were sold in January this year, and more than 4,000 units were sold in February, February and March are the off-seasons every year! The extended range version of the pure electric range will provide 121 kilometers, a long range of 200 kilometers, the price starts at 149,900 yuan, and the top configuration is 184,900 yuan.
The dark blue S7 can match the motor horsepower of 238 horsepower, and the fuel consumption of this extended-range version SUV is about 5 liters per 100 kilometers. Deep blueS7The basic configuration is very complete, the budget is relatively small, you just look at the low-profile models, the landing is less than 145,000, the budget is sufficient, look at the Max version, the configuration has increased by 34, and the landing is less than 155,000.
Representative model 5: Leap C11
The range extender car that also takes the people-friendly route also has the Leap C11 extended range version, which is sold from 149,800, with a comprehensive range of 1210km and a pure electric range of 300km, although the intelligent driving system is not as advanced as the M5, it is equipped with up to 28 perception hardware, standard L2 level assisted driving, with 22 intelligent assisted driving functions, which is more than enough to meet the needs of daily cars.
Moreover, Leap C11 provides three screens, the co-pilot can wake up from a long distance to watch dramas to kill time, there is no lack of entertainment, if you want to rest on the way, you can also stop in the service area to turn on the three-screen cinema mode, which is very suitable for family leisure and entertainment together.
Representative model 6: Qiyuan A07
Qiyuan A07 is the crystallization of Changan Automobile's digital and intelligent new automobile transformation, which has done a good job in visible places, with a good appearance, avant-garde interior, rich vehicle-machine interaction, and a long cruising range. In terms of driving, the new car has a certain focus, and the performance of urban road conditions is very good, and the quality is high. The L2 autonomous driving assistance system is one of the highlights of Changan Qiyuan A07, which has become a powerful tool for relieving fatigue. The system integrates a variety of intelligent functions, such as HWA Highway Driver Assist, ILCA Interactive Lane Change Assist, and FCTA Forward Traffic Alert System.
Changan Qiyuan A07 extended range version has a high quality-price ratio no matter which configuration, the Air version is high at the entrance, which can already meet the needs of most consumers, the comfort of the Pro version is further advanced, Max is a "hexagonal warrior", the experience in all aspects has reached the leading level in the same class, so consumers who are interested in Changan Qiyuan A07 extended range version may wish to take one step and choose the 200 Max version to get the best experience.
The people evaluate the car
Ideal L9, Leap C11, Deep Blue S7, Qiyuan A07 and other extended-range models have their enough advantages to make consumers excited, cost-effective, large space, intelligent and technological configuration, power system and other highlights that consumers care about, these models are very balanced. If you plan to buy a range-extender hybrid car, you can choose it with confidence according to your budget, I believe there is always one that makes you excited. However, when you choose to extend the range, it is recommended to choose the first choice of the head brand, which has excellent technology and a more guaranteed value retention rate of the model. Otherwise, it is easy to buy a model that consumes a lot of energy and is prone to depreciation.