In 2024, China's auto market will develop rapidly, and new energy vehicles will gradually get better, with new brands and new models springing up, and the new energy vehicle market is accelerating towards high-quality development, welcoming a new moment and imagining new excitement, opportunities and a promising future.
Spring and scenery are full of life. The 2024 (18th) Beijing International Automobile Exhibition is coming as scheduled. EV Vision held the "New Era · In an exclusive interview with the theme of "New Vision: Opening a Smart Future of Mobility", Chen Wei, Senior Director of Zhiji Automotive Product Strategy Center, was a guest at the EV Vision booth to share the latest developments of enterprises and products, summarize the past, look forward to the future, and put forward new thoughts and insights.
To become the focus of the auto show and a new star in the market, how does the Zhiji L6 do it?
First of all, when asked about the performance of Zhiji Auto at this year's Beijing Auto Show, Chen Wei said that at this auto show, Zhiji L6 made its brilliant appearance, bringing together the R&D wisdom and achievements of SAIC Group for ten years, and is known as the king of cutting-edge technology.
At the beginning of April, the debut of the Zhiji L6 caused a sensation. At this auto show, Zhiji Auto not only unveiled the full model version of the Zhiji L6, but also launched a new cockpit system IMOS3.0 and a number of innovative functions, bringing a new experience to consumers. The presence of Ms. Jin Chen, the brand spokesperson, added luster to the press conference.
What's more exciting is that the Zhiji L6 is scheduled to be officially launched on May 13, and will be delivered immediately after launch, which will undoubtedly become a bright spot in the market.
It is a model of technological innovation and new energy advantages
Chen Wei elaborated on the technological innovation of Zhiji L6. He said that the digital chassis of the Grey Lizard equipped with the Zhiji L6 is a breakthrough digital intelligent chassis technology, which realizes the collaborative control of three directions and six degrees of freedom through the innovative integration of the chassis domain and the power system, which significantly improves the safety, comfort and driving experience of the vehicle. The intelligent rear-wheel steering system, which is standard on all models of the Zhiji L6, reduces the turning radius to 4.99 meters, which greatly improves the convenience of handling at narrow intersections. In terms of safety performance, the chassis response speed of the Zhiji L6 is more than 30% faster than that of the traditional ESP system in emergency avoidance and obstacle avoidance, and it can maintain stable driving even on uneven road surfaces, reducing vehicle deviation by 80%.
Not only that, the Zhiji L6 also leads the trend in smart cabin technology. Chen Wei said that the first IMOS3.0 system is deeply integrated with industry giants such as Volcano Engine, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, and introduces the City Drive function, which can push personalized content according to user interests, greatly enriching the driving experience. At the same time, the Carlog system has also been fully upgraded, from a single wide-angle camera to a four-channel camera, which realizes automatic capture of multiple angles, bringing more possibilities to the driving experience. In terms of space design, the Zhiji L6 shows its unique ingenuity, with a fastback shape that complements the liftback tailgate design, providing SUV-level loading capacity.
Regarding hard-core technology, Chen Wei said that Zhiji L6 is equipped with the first generation of light-year solid-state battery for the first time, using solid-state electrolyte, which not only improves safety and energy density, but also supports fast charging, with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers for four-wheel drive, and a fast charging speed of up to 400 kilometers in 12 minutes, marking a revolutionary step forward for Zhiji L6 in battery technology.
Chen Wei emphasized that the Zhiji L6 integrates a large number of cutting-edge technologies and innovations, and expects to bring consumers an unprecedented driving experience. When talking about the advantages of Zhiji Automobile on the new energy track, Chen Wei pointed out that Zhiji Automobile has many advantages thanks to the empowerment of SAIC's superior resources. SAIC's deep technology accumulation in the field of electrification and intelligence has provided solid technical support for Zhiji Auto. The Grey Lizard digital chassis technology equipped with the Zhiji L6 is the result of SAIC's 10 years of concentrated research and development. At the same time, the cooperation between Zhiji Automobile and Momenta and other industry leaders also benefited from the matchmaking of SAIC.
Chen Wei also said that SAIC has provided strong support to Zhiji Automobile in the supply chain. As an OEM, SAIC has abundant supply chain resources and supporting capabilities, such as Yanfeng, Huayu, etc., the "hidden champions" in the industry. Through SAIC's resources, Zhiji Auto is also able to establish cooperative relations with international brand suppliers, achieve deep integration of technology, and form a benign full-dimensional supply chain interaction.
Financial support is also a major advantage of Zhiji Auto.
He said that Zhiji Auto completed a Series B financing of more than 8 billion yuan in early March. Sufficient financial guarantee enables Zhiji Auto to focus on the deep cultivation of the intelligent field, and go all out to carry out R&D and product development without worrying about financial problems. Therefore, Chen Wei believes that SAIC's comprehensive empowerment in technology, supply chain system and financial support is the main advantage of Zhiji Automobile on the new energy track.
How to lead the international rise of China's new energy vehicles?
When discussing the development prospects and advantages of Zhiji Auto, Chen Wei expressed his firm confidence in the rapid progress of Zhiji Auto. He pointed out that Zhiji Auto has a number of advantages that have become the core key, which is in line with the current trend of the automotive industry to develop internationally. Regarding the status of China's new energy vehicles on the international stage and future opportunities, Chen Wei said frankly that China's new energy vehicles were originally called 'corner overtaking', and at present, China's own brands are not inferior to their own brands even if they are 'accelerating' compared with first-line brands on the straight.
He believes that Chinese brands have shown leading advantages in the exploration of products, technology and marketing, which is the result of the long-term accumulation of China's automobile industry and the opportunity given by history. National policies and industry support have also helped Chinese brands stay ahead of the curve.
Taking the Zhiji L6 as an example, Chen Wei mentioned that the model made its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show at the end of February, and although only some product information was revealed at the time, such as acceleration performance and range, it has already attracted a lot of attention from the international community. Authoritative international media not only praised the exterior design of the Zhiji L6, but also spoke highly of its technical strength, believing that the Zhiji L6 is expected to become the main competitor of Tesla's Model 3 in the European market. Chen Wei believes that the increasing attention of Chinese brands overseas is a positive phenomenon that indicates the opportunities and potential of China's new energy vehicles in the international market.
Write at the end
In the dialogue with Chen Wei, it can be seen that the appearance of the Zhiji L6 at the Beijing Auto Show has attracted much attention, and it also shows SAIC's R&D strength and deep insight into the future of mobility. The model's technological innovations, including the Skink digital chassis, intelligent rear-wheel steering, IMOS 3.0 intelligent cockpit and the first-generation light-year solid-state battery, enhance the driving experience and lead the development of automotive technology.
It is worth mentioning that the Zhiji L6 brings together a large number of breakthrough innovations, and its launch reflects Zhiji's sensitivity to market demand and consumer expectations, shows Zhiji's commitment in the field of new energy, and represents the progress of China's automotive industry.
In addition, the success of the Zhiji L6 at the Geneva Motor Show represents the rise of Chinese auto brands in the global market, marking that China's auto industry is moving towards creating a strong country.