Are you still worried about the high fuel consumption and exhaust emissions of traditional fuel vehicles? Are you daunted by range anxiety in a pure electric vehicle? Come on, let's learn about the extended-range car, which has the advantages of both pure electric and fuel vehicles, and is becoming the new favorite of the automotive industry!
What is a range extender car? What does it look like? As the name suggests, a range extender car is to add a small engine to the pure electric vehicle as a "range extender" to charge the battery. In this way, when the battery is low, the engine automatically starts to charge the battery, thus extending the range of the vehicle.
Doesn't this solve the biggest pain point of pure electric vehicles - range anxiety? There is no need to be afraid of not having enough power to do it step by step, you can do whatever you want like driving a fuel car. For example, if you want to drive for an outing, the extended-range car allows you to use pure electric mode in the city, which is both environmentally friendly and energy-saving; Once you've left the city for a long drive, the engine will automatically start to recharge the battery and keep you singing.
And you don't have to worry about high fuel consumption either. Because when driving at low speeds in the city, the extended-range car mainly uses pure electric power, which can greatly reduce fuel consumption. Some data show that on urban roads, the fuel consumption of extended-range vehicles per 100 kilometers is only about 2 liters, which is more than 60% lower than that of fuel vehicles of the same level.
You might say, can't plug-in hybrids also be able to combine electric and gasoline? That's different! The engine of a range-extender car only charges the battery and does not directly drive the wheels, so it can operate in the optimal fuel economy range even when the engine is working. On the other hand, the engine of a plug-in hybrid vehicle needs to drive the wheels directly, which affects fuel economy.
In addition to solving range anxiety and reducing fuel consumption, another highlight of the extended-range car is that its power system structure is relatively simple and more reliable.
Let's first take a look at the difference between the powertrain of a range-extended car and a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The powertrain of a plug-in hybrid vehicle is very complex, requiring precise coordination between the electric motor, engine and gearbox, and the complex power distribution and switching mechanism to achieve different drive modes. Once something goes wrong, the whole vehicle may be paralyzed.
But the extended-range car is much simpler, its engine only acts as a "generator", specifically charging the battery, not directly driving the wheels. Therefore, the whole power system only has three core components: battery, motor and engine, and there is no complex power distribution and switching mechanism, so the natural reliability is higher.
In addition, since the engine of the extended-range car does not directly drive the wheels, it only needs to operate in the optimal fuel economy range, and there is no need to adjust the output power frequently. This not only helps to reduce fuel consumption, but also extends the life of the engine and reduces maintenance costs.
Therefore, extended-range cars not only have low fuel consumption and zero emissions when traveling in the city, but are also a great choice for long-distance travel. As long as the battery is sufficient, you can drive all the way to pure electric driving, which is both environmentally friendly and silent; When the battery runs low, the engine automatically starts to recharge the battery, helping you get straight to your destination.
For example, driving from Beijing to Zhangjiakou for skiing, you need to drive more than 200 kilometers of mountain roads, which is a big challenge for pure electric vehicles. But for extended-range cars, it's not a problem at all. In downtown Beijing, you can use pure electric mode to travel in an environmentally friendly way; As soon as you leave the city, the engine will automatically start to help you sail all the way.
The extended-range vehicle combines the advantages of pure electric vehicles and fuel vehicles, which can not only travel with zero emissions in the city, but also meet the needs of long-distance travel, which perfectly solves the range anxiety problem of pure electric vehicles. Moreover, its power system structure is relatively simple, the reliability is higher, and the maintenance cost is relatively low.
For those of us who often travel between urban and rural areas, a range extender car is undoubtedly a very ideal choice. In the city, you can use the pure electric mode to travel in an environmentally friendly way, which is both energy-efficient and quiet; As soon as you leave the city and need to drive long distances, the engine will automatically start to recharge the battery and get you straight to your destination.
For example, a friend of mine bought a range-extender car, and he usually works in the city, going back and forth between work and home every day, and it is enough to use the pure electric mode. Once he wants to go out on an outing on the weekend, he doesn't have to worry about running out of power, just start the engine and run all the way.
In addition, the fuel consumption of the extended-range car is also very good on long journeys. Some data show that when driving on the highway, the fuel consumption of the extended-range car is only about 4 liters per 100 kilometers, which is more than 30% lower than that of fuel vehicles of the same level. And since the engine is only used as an auxiliary, the working time is shorter and the service life will be longer.
After all, the extended-range car is an emerging type of car, and the current options are still relatively limited. However, in the next few years, major car companies will increase investment in this field, and extended-range vehicles will surely bloom. At that time, I believe it will definitely become the most powerful green alternative to traditional fuel vehicles.
If you're looking to get a new car, consider a range extender car! It not only meets your travel needs, but also contributes to environmental protection. Without further ado, let's act quickly and let us contribute to the sustainable development of the earth's environment!